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Hospice of Acadiana begins annual Hit the Road Raffle

LAFAYETTE – Hospice of Acadiana has kicked-off its annual Hit the Road with Hospice of Acadiana Raffle. Each $20 tickets provides a chance to win a 2021 Hyundai Tucson, a 2021 Rockwood GeoPro Camper, or two roundtrip domestic airline tickets and a $500 Visa gift card.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, April 2 Ryan Keith Mayon Jr. and Terrell Elaine Hills, both of Washington. Thursday, April 3 Anton Swanepoel and Kelli Brooke Wilson, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The. Following are. Civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, April 3 Succession of John Floyd Lanclos. Thursday, April 4 Gilead A. Reiterating vs Richard Young Jr., open account. Larry Dewayne Nobles vs Brenda Diane Chelette Nobles, divorce. Leander Guillory Jr.

Eunice school zones to change

The reorganization of Eunice elementary school zones is on the agenda for a St. Landry Parish School Board Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday. In February the School Board approved a plan to close Eunice and Washington elementary schools.

Landry, insurance commissioner clash over insurance rates

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said Gov. Jeff Landry has refused to speak to him about the state’s insurance crisis in nearly a year, a claim the governor’s office disputes.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 9 Terry Babineaux, 47, 800 block of Saddle Drive, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Wednesday, April 9 There were 7 traffic stops between the hours of 1:37 a.m. until 11:50 p.m. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Thursday, April 10 Chantelle Marie Templeton, 47, 4800 block of Threeton Street, Fordoche.

News notes

Library offers fine-free days The Eunice Public Library is fine-free through Saturday. Any book returned late will have no charge. E-books are now available to borrow through the Eunice Public Library. You must have a library card and call the library in order to set up an account.

Roger Lee Smith

EUNICE–The family of Roger Lee Smith announces his passing on Monday, April 07, 2025, at Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier.