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Trahan pleads ‘no contest’ to theft, exploitation charges

Maxine Trahan, the former spokeswoman for the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, pleaded no contest Thursday to felony charges. Before District Judge Marilyn Castle, Trahan pleaded no contest to one count of felony theft and one count of exploitation of the infirmed.

Teen indicted on attempted second-degree murder charge

An Acadia Parish teen has been indicted on attempted second-degree murder charges. The Acadia Parish Grand Jury met earlier this month and indicted Joseph Robbins, 16 years of age. Robbins’ indictment means that he will be tried as an adult, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 23 Stephen Anthony Romar, 32, 200 block of Veazie Street, Palmetto. Attempt home invasion. Christopher Kelvin Gaines, 22, 700 block of East Madison Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 22 Vincent Gallow, 26, 300 block of Ulysee, Eunice. Two counts of theft. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Terrorizing. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Ungovernable juvenile, assault on a school teacher and simple criminal damage to property.

Balfa Week scheduled at Chicot State Park

Full- and part-time registration is open for Louisiana Folk Roots’ 19th Annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week, April 20-26 at Chicot State Park.

Bringing Amédé Home remembers iconic Louisiana musician

A special event, Bringing Amédé Home, is scheduled at 4 p.m. March 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Information Center in Opelousas.

James Luckett Bordelon

Church Point, LA ~ A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point for Mr. James Luckett Bordelon, 90, who passed away at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, February 20 in Crowley, LA. Fr.

John Jerry Comeaux

John Jerry Comeaux passed away on Monday, February 22 2018, at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday the 24th of February 2018, at 1:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate.

FCC program offers high-speed internet service

Over 6,000 rural homes and businesses in Louisiana that are currently unserved by high-speed internet service could get connectivity in the near future, according to a Federal Communications Commission news release.