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St. Landry Parish voters were in a ‘no’ mood

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
All four state constitutional amendments were rejected by St. Landry Parish voters on Saturday and votes threw in a “No” vote on a tax renewal in Fire District 3.
Monday Morning’s tornado destroyed this recreational vehicle in Grand Prairie. (Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Government)

Monday Morning’s tornado destroyed this recreational vehicle in Grand Prairie. (Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Government)

Tornado hit Grand Prairie

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A pre-dawn tornado struck Grand Prairie on Monday as a storm blasted through St. Landry Parish. The National Weather Service reported the tornado touched down at 4:21 a.m. and on the ground for about 1.8 miles until 4:24 a.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 1 Oterraius Mason, 29, 100 block of North Beulah, Eunice. Domestic abuse with strangulation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 2, 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 1 There were 9 traffic stops between the hours of 3:28 a.m. until 8:52 p.m. Officer C.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 2, 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, April 2 Derick Anthony Lewis, 27, 1700 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas.
Lannie Degeyter

Lannie Degeyter

Lannie Degeyter

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lannie Degeyter announces his passing on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 1, 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 1 Dustin Charles Walker, 34, 100 block of Cottonwood Street, Krotz Springs. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 1, 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, March 31 There were 10 traffic stops between the hours of 1:31 a.m. until 10:33 p.m. Officer A.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, March 31, 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. Saturday, March 29-Monday, March 31 Danielle N. Casse, 38, 400 block of Brady Road, Port Barre.