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Animal cruelty charged

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, May 12, 2025
Following an ongoing investigation, St. Landry Parish Government investigators arrested Khouri Frisch, of 978 Mulberry Road, Opelousas, on 14 counts of simple animal cruelty and one count of aggravated animal cruelty, according to a news release from Jessie Bellard, parish president.
Levans "Black" J. Guidry

Levans "Black" J. Guidry

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Levans “Black” J. Guidry

Myra Miller
Monday, May 12, 2025
Levans “Black” J. Guidry passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Greg Gaspard officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, May 12, 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. Friday, May 9 Montrell Terel Mallet, 17, 100 block of Chenier Road, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things. Arrested by St.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 12, 2025
Barefoot Sunday at Unity Church of God There will be a Youth Ministry shoe drive, “Barefoot Sunday” from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Unity Church of God in Christ. The church is located at 1220 East Maple Avenue in Eunice. The public is invited to donate shoes.
Khilon Frank, a Central Middle School student, holds a certificate for his performance in the Louisiana Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet Governor’s Games at the May 1 St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. Frank placed third in the state games in standing long jump. From left, are Kierra Poullard, his mother; Tamika Zachary, health and physical education teacher at Creswell Middle School in Opelousas, Frank; and Abigail Semien, Frank’s grandmother. Zachary organized the parish games at Northwest

Khilon Frank, a Central Middle School student, holds a certificate for his performance in the Louisiana Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet Governor’s Games at the May 1 St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. Frank placed third in the state games in standing long jump. From left, are Kierra Poullard, his mother; Tamika Zachary, health and physical education teacher at Creswell Middle School in Opelousas, Frank; and Abigail Semien, Frank’s grandmother. Zachary organized the parish games at Northwest

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St. Landry Parish School Board honors

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
The St. Landry Parish School Board recognized several people included three from Eunice at the May 1 meeting.
Sarah Jayde Williams was joined by Joshua Johnson at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center program Thursday. Williams is the granddaughter of famed Cajun musician Hadley Castille and she shared stories about her grandfather. The free entertainment series continues with: The Holiday Playgirls May 15; the Chad Huval Duo May 22; and Jeffery Broussard May 29. The center is at 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sarah Jayde Williams was joined by Joshua Johnson at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center program Thursday. Williams is the granddaughter of famed Cajun musician Hadley Castille and she shared stories about her grandfather. The free entertainment series continues with: The Holiday Playgirls May 15; the Chad Huval Duo May 22; and Jeffery Broussard May 29. The center is at 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center program

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
Sarah Jayde Williams was joined by Joshua Johnson at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center program Thursday. Williams is the granddaughter of famed Cajun musician Hadley Castille and she shared stories about her grandfather.

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Heavy rain ‘could have been worse’

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
Rains of about 6 inches from Tuesday overnight into Wednesday took a toll on the parish, “but it could have been been a lot worse as everybody knows,” St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting in Opelousas.
The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members met for their May meeting. Jean Johnson was recognized for her first place LGCF award, Wille A. Hundley Public Relations Award for her horticulture articles published bi-monthly in The Eunice News. From left are Johnson, Donna Baltakis, president; Crystal Manuel and April DeRouen. (Submitted photo)

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members met for their May meeting. Jean Johnson was recognized for her first place LGCF award, Wille A. Hundley Public Relations Award for her horticulture articles published bi-monthly in The Eunice News. From left are Johnson, Donna Baltakis, president; Crystal Manuel and April DeRouen. (Submitted photo)

Club congratulates Johnson on awards

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
Members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club gathered for their monthly meeting held at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The business meeting centered around programming ideas and topics for next year. The club takes a break during July and August and will begin again in September.
Foliage plants such as coleus can add color and texture to the garden.

Foliage plants such as coleus can add color and texture to the garden.

Here’s how to simplify spring plant shopping

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
It’s spring, and everyone seems to have the gardening itch. If you head to your local garden center right now, you’re likely to find the place stuffed to the gills with warm-season plants and bustling with customers. Shopping for plants this time of year can be exciting.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, May 1 Michael Gauge Briscoe and Briana Renee Vasseur, both of Church Point. Friday, May 2 Lane Patrick Kieran and Elissa Elaine David, both of Krotz Springs.