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St. Landry Crime Stoppers will pay $150 for every anonymous tip that results in enforcement action, either by citation or arrest for littering. In announcing the bounty, Crime Stoppers cited flooding that occurs when drainage is clogged with litter. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Crime Stoppers will pay $150 for every anonymous tip that results in enforcement action, either by citation or arrest for littering. In announcing the bounty, Crime Stoppers cited flooding that occurs when drainage is clogged with litter. (Submitted photo)

Anti-litter campaign launches with $150 bounty

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 2, 2025
The St. Landry Crime Stoppers Board, in conjunction with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, begins a new anti-litter campaign: “Stow It, Don’t Throw It”.
Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary Club president-elect; Brown; and Greg “Stormy” Soileau, a Rotarian. Brown was the guest of Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary Club president-elect; Brown; and Greg “Stormy” Soileau, a Rotarian. Brown was the guest of Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Central Fire Station returns to service

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 2, 2025
Eunice firefighters moved back into Central Fire Station on April 17 after a two- year renovation project was completed. The Central Fire Station, located on Park Avenue, closed Jan. 18, 2023, due to roof and building renovations.

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Local vote on carbon capture fails

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 2, 2025
A bill that would have let parishes vote on whether to have carbon sequestration wells in their areas failed in a 6-10 vote Tuesday in a state House committee.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 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. Thursday, May 1 Kevanea Minnix, 24, 100 block of Sunset Strip, Sunset. Battery of a dating partner, bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 30 Cardero Coleman, 34, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Battery of dating partner. Rylie James, 26, 1100 block of S. Ryan Street, Basile.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 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. Wednesday, April 30 There were 21 traffic stops between the hours of 1:31 a.m. until 9:53 p.m. Officer B.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 1, 2025
CDA meeting set Monday The Catholic Daughters of Americas meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the Jeanmard Hall on N 3rd Street. Non-members are invited to learn more about the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at this meeting.
Joyce Marie Miller LeJeune

Joyce Marie Miller LeJeune

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Joyce Marie Miller LeJeune

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Joyce Marie Miller LeJeune, who left this world on April 28, 2025, at Ochsner Acadia in Crowley, LA, at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial and ceremonies to honor Joyce’s remarkable life will take place at 10 a.m.

Sunset Herb & Garden Festival is Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
For over 20 years, the Sunset Garden Club has held the Annual Sunset Herb & Garden Festival in Sunset on the first Saturday in May. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival vendors specialize in a variety of plants. Because of this, they can answer your questions about growing and cultivation.

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Controversial books are reinstated

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
In the dystopian Ray Bradbury novel “Fahrenheit 451,” a totalitarian government mandates the burning of books. At the time of its writing, 1953, the author suggested that the impetus for the book was the Red Scare that was taking place in the country.