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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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 15-Thursday, April 16 Keyondria Keyanna Harrington, 30, 1300 block of Plaisance Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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 15 There were nine traffic stops from 12:04 p.m. until 12:04 a.m. Thursday, April 16.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2026
St. Francis Shrimp Poboy fundraiser set St. Franics School cheerleaders will hold a shrimp poboy sale fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 with pickup in front of St. Francis School. Tickets are $10 donation and will include a shrimp poboy and a bag of chips.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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 14 There was one traffic stop at 11:08 a.m. Officer D. Spears 3:42 a.m.
Boardwalk calls this their Week of Caring. They provide four hours of volunteer time with trusted nonprofit partners, offering a variety of ways to give back to the community. This is an annual event that Boardwalk plans to do for the Eunice Food Bank. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

Boardwalk calls this their Week of Caring. They provide four hours of volunteer time with trusted nonprofit partners, offering a variety of ways to give back to the community. This is an annual event that Boardwalk plans to do for the Eunice Food Bank. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

Eunice Food Bank continues to serve less fortunate thanks to local donations

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Special to the Eunice News When a local family experiences a house fire and loses everything, they often find help on the far side of the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles building.
Pat and Cindy Onire of Mississippi, pictured left, playing their instruments during the celebration. The week was not only about music but also featured crafts, food, workshops and more. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Pat and Cindy Onire of Mississippi, pictured left, playing their instruments during the celebration. The week was not only about music but also featured crafts, food, workshops and more. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week celebrated

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Musical notes from Cajun fiddles, guitars and accordions playing traditional French songs swept gently across the Lakeview Campground on Monday for the opening of the annual Balfa Cajun And Creole Heritage Week.
Fifth Annual Spring Into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show coming June 6.

Fifth Annual Spring Into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show coming June 6.

Eunice City Council promotes Classic Car and Truck Show

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Rebecca Chassion Special to Eunice News “Mark your calendar for June 6th,” announced an excited Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot as he set the stage for this year’s Fifth Annual Spring into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show.
Contract workers on LA. 13 replacing cross drain. (Photo by Misty Gilley)

Contract workers on LA. 13 replacing cross drain. (Photo by Misty Gilley)

DOTD announces start of emergency cross drain replacement project

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning Monday, April 13, construction has begun on a $260,000 emergency cross drain replacement at the intersection of LA 13 and W. Ash Ave.
Shane Castille

Shane Castille

Acadia Parish teenager killed in ATV crash

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Church Point – On April 11, shortly after 8 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 95 near Wikoff Cove Drive in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 17-year-old Hayden Castille of Branch.