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Regional juvenile detention center proposed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The creation of a nine-parish Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District is now before the legislature. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, chairman of the proposed district’s board of directors, said, “Everybody in here knows that we have issues across all nine parishes.

St. Landry Parish awarded $500k grant for blight removal

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
St. Landry Parish Government has been awarded $500,000 to remove about 90 blighted structures throughout the parish. The money is from a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant and was announced Tuesday in a news release from Parish President Jessie Bellard.
The Welcome to Eunice entrance sign on U.S. 190 east received a refresh by members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club. Volunteers re-worked the flowering bed and planted Petite Knock out roses as their project for Arbor Day. Other flowering plants, trees and greenery include two Magnolia trees, ligustrums, and Indian Hawthorns. From left are Lynn Pavich, Sarah Bollich, Fran Guillory, Martha Guempel, Christie Spekschate, Mayor Scott Fontenot, Donna Baltakis, David Ingram and Randy Miller. Participants not pic

The Welcome to Eunice entrance sign on U.S. 190 east received a refresh by members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club. Volunteers re-worked the flowering bed and planted Petite Knock out roses as their project for Arbor Day. Other flowering plants, trees and greenery include two Magnolia trees, ligustrums, and Indian Hawthorns. From left are Lynn Pavich, Sarah Bollich, Fran Guillory, Martha Guempel, Christie Spekschate, Mayor Scott Fontenot, Donna Baltakis, David Ingram and Randy Miller. Participants not pic

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club renews welcome sign flower bed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club and Keep Eunice Beautiful have collaborated on many projects over the years. Keep Eunice Beautiful received a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful a few years back to replace the damaged welcome sign on La. 13 north and to replant the landscaping.
The plan to close Eunice Elementary remained unchanged at a St. Landry Parish School Board Committee of the Whole meeting on April 15, but an option was added for Washington Elementary. Both elementary schools are to be closed for the next school year and their use changed. Both elementary schools are to be used to enlarge the parish’s vocational technical education. In Eunice, a portion of the elementary school is to be used for alternative classes. A second plan arose at the committee meeting to reassi

The plan to close Eunice Elementary remained unchanged at a St. Landry Parish School Board Committee of the Whole meeting on April 15, but an option was added for Washington Elementary. Both elementary schools are to be closed for the next school year and their use changed. Both elementary schools are to be used to enlarge the parish’s vocational technical education. In Eunice, a portion of the elementary school is to be used for alternative classes. A second plan arose at the committee meeting to reassi

Eunice school plan unchanged, option added for Washington Elementary

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The plan to close Eunice Elementary remained unchanged at a St. Landry Parish School Board Committee of the Whole meeting on April 15, but an option was added for Washington Elementary. Both elementary schools are to be closed for the next school year and their use changed.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 23, 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 22 There were 9 traffic stops between the hours of 12:11 a.m. until 9:56 p.m. Officer D.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 22, 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 22 Romalis Otto Thomas, 39, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 22, 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 21 There were 14 traffic stops between the hours of 5:31 a.m. until 9:21 p.m. Officer D.
Deborah Aline Simon

Deborah Aline Simon

Deborah Aline Simon

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Aline Simon, who departed this life on Monday, April 21, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Eunice, Louisiana at the age of 67. Born on Thursday, July 4, 1957, Deborah was a cherished and devoted member of her community.
Ann Kemp Linhart Bihm

Ann Kemp Linhart Bihm

Ann Kemp Linhart Bihm

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Ann Kemp Linhart Bihm passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 84. No Services have been planned at this time.
Kenneth Glenn Fontenot

Kenneth Glenn Fontenot

Kenneth Glenn Fontenot

Myra Miller
Monday, April 21, 2025
Kenneth Glenn Fontenot of Duralde, a dedicated horseshoer and horse trainer, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana, at the age of 73.