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James Wallace Thibodeaux

James Wallace Thibodeaux

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James Wallace Thibodeaux

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
IOTA– It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Wallace Thibodeaux announces his passing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home at the age of 76. At James’ request, there will be no services.

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Childhood TV idols went full-throttle left

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
“Little House on the Prairie” was never one of my favorite television shows for a very specific reason: The series of books about a pioneer girl and her family, written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was in fact one of my favorite pieces of literature.
Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)

Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)

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Bayou Des Cannes debris removal

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)
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)

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Council hears about city’s summer programs for kids

Rebecca Chaisson
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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.