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Hundreds of people turned out for the second annual Belly Buddies Color Fun Run on Saturday in Eunice. Katie Richard, founder, executive director of Belly Buddies, said about 450 people registered for the event and nearly 500 people participated. “We had even more businesses and organizations sponsor the color run this year, and it just speaks volumes about the hearts of these business owners,” she said. Belly Buddies is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable stu

Belly Buddies Color Fun Run

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 30, 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,April 30 Patrick Pierre, 56, 200 block of Emile Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 29 Jakazian Stewart, 23, 1100 block of N. JN Road, Mamou. Contempt of court. Cody Vaughn, 39, 300 block of Cotton, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 30, 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, April 29 There were 9 traffic stops between the hours of 2:50 a.m. until 9:12 p.m. Officer K.

John "David" Duplechain

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

John “David” Duplechain passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the age of 69. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, April 28 Chassidy Miller, 47, 1700 block of Scott, Eunice. Probation violation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 29, 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, April 28 There were 8 traffic stops between the hours of 9:18 a.m. until 11:53 p.m. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 29, 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, April 29 Harry Dumas, Jr., 24, 100 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Prairie Center summer programs

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Summer Family Days are planned at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in June and July. The free program include sessions on reading, crafts, museum exploring and games. The programs, all from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, April 28, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, April 25 Jake Briggs, 38, 800 block of Hwy. 1100, Marksville. Possession of marijuana, improper lane usage. Sunday, April 27 Troy Francis, 27, 20000 block of Dejean St.