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38th annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-Off winners named

Shine and then rain... the show went on Saturday. The 38th annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off was held under the pavilion at the Northwest Community Center.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, March 24 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Runaway juvenile. Wednesday, March 26 Lepoleon Herbert, 56, 2500 block of 4th, Ville Platte. Warrant for Evangeline Parish.

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. Friday, March 28 There were 18 traffic stops between the hours of 12:23 p.m. until 10 p.m. Officer B.

Barney Allen Andrus Jr.

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Barney Allen Andrus, Jr. announces his passing on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 81. At the request of the family, visitation was held at First Baptist Church in Eunice from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

News notes

K-Intent to register form at East available All kindergarten students in the Eunice zone will attend Highland Early Learning Center for the 2025-26 school year. Parents are asked to complete an intent to register form by April 11.

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. Friday, March 28 Brock Kobe Valin, 22, 3300 block of Highway 103, Port Barre. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 27 Courtney Allen, 29, 300 block of Benoit, Eunice. Contempt of court. Joseph Leday, 32, 900 block of Dufilho Road, Opelousas. Resisting, run stop sign.

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. Thursday, March 27 There were 3 traffic stops from 12:54 p.m. until 8:56 p.m. Officer D. Broussard 8:12 a.m.

Roddie Jacob Bellon

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Roddie Jacob Bellon announces his passing on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt.

Phyllis LaFleur Ortego

Phyllis LaFleur Ortego passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the age of 70. No Services have been planned at this time.