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Leroy Thomas leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

‘Jewel of the Bayou’ leads Zydeco Jam

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Singer and accordionist Leroy Thomas leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.

Ray’s Bakery was gutted in Sunday afternoon fire. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Fire guts Ray’s Bakery, owner plans to reopen

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A Sunday afternoon fire gutted Ray’s Bakery, but there are plans to restore and reopen the family-owned business. The bakery is owned by Steven Oncale and is managed by Delana Oncale. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown, said, “The initial investigation and cause of the fire is pointing to an electrical.

Begging for throws on Park Avenue on Tuesday.

800 registered for Mardi Gras run

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Despite a forecast of really miserable Mardi Gras weather, the Run left the Northwest Community Center with about 800 participants.

A rooster attempts to flee a frenzied pursuit by Mardi Gras runners Tuesday morning About 800 people registered for the run, according to Capitaine Pat Frey. Turn to Page 7 for more photos. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Weather rules on Mardi Gras

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Mardi Gras is a time of tricks and foolery. This year it was the weather that had the big bit of teasing. Tropical force winds and driving rain marked most of the day and only ended as the Mardi Gras runners arrived in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, March 3 Jai Guillory, 22, 400 block of Eula, Eunice. Domestic abuse with dangerous weapon, telephone harassment and introduction of contraband.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, March 4 12:00 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of South 2nd said a vehicle is parked in the middle of the roadway. 12:17 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of East Peach reported a stab wound to the chest.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 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, March 4-Wednesday, March 5 Janet Marie Barnaba, 44, 400 block of McNeal Street, Melville.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, March 3 12:22 a.m. Traffic stop near 3rd and Walnut. 4:07 a.m. Suspicous subject near the 400 block of Hill. 4:23 a.m.

Roxanna Marie (Boyer) LeBlanc

Roxanna Marie Boyer LeBlanc

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Roxanna Marie (Boyer) LeBlanc, 72, of Flower Mound, peacefully entered into her eternal home on February 17, 2025. Roxanne was born January 31, 1953, in Eunice, Louisiana, the firstborn of Francis H. (Buttons) Boyer and Ruth Elaine (Blanchard) Boyer.