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Jeanie Solis, left, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots, aand Jean Johnson, a Folk Roots Board member, announced a summer Folk Roots Kids Camp in July at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Jeanie Solis, left, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots, aand Jean Johnson, a Folk Roots Board member, announced a summer Folk Roots Kids Camp in July at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council hears about city’s summer programs for kids

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
There will be plenty of activities in Eunice this summer for kids. Louisiana Folk Roots will hold a summer Kids Camp at LSUE on July 21 to 25. And The Eunice Public Library plans summer programs. The summer activities for kids were explained at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, May 13 There were 7 traffic stops between the hours of 12:52 p.m. and 11:04 p.m. Officer C.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 14 Kia Lashae Salton, 32, 1200 block of Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Roland Legros, Sr.

Roland Legros, Sr.

Roland Legros, Sr.

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Roland Legros, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Caleb Semien officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 13 Phillip Washington, Jr., 27, 1500 block of Pujo Avenue, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, May 12 There were 4 traffic stops between the hours of 5:51 p.m. and 6:44 p.m. Officer W.
Haidie Mae Miller James

Haidie Mae Miller James

Haidie Mae Miller James

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
BASILE–It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Haidie Mae Miller James announces her passing on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile, La.
Rebecca "Becky" Bacon

Rebecca "Becky" Bacon

Rebecca “Becky” Bacon

Myra Miller
Monday, May 12, 2025
BASILE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rebecca “Becky” Bacon announces her passing on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Eunice Manor at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Town of Melville repeats audit findings

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, May 12, 2025
The independent auditor issued a qualified opinion for the Town’s business-type activities and utility fund because of the lack of adequate records and documentation, and a utility software program that did not allow accounts receivable balances in the utility fund to be reconciled to the general...