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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 27, 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, Feb. 27 Cory Jacob Vidrine, 44, 1000 block of Dejean Street, Washington. Possession of Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby

Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby

Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby, 80, of Matthews, NC passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born in Eunice, LA on March 29, 1944, to the late Theo Huckaby and Hilda Thibodeaux Huckaby.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rotary Club seeks nominations The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.
Austin G. Smith

Austin G. Smith

Austin G. Smith

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Austin G. Smith announces his passing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at St.
The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.

The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.

Eunice Mardi Gras schedule

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice has announced its Mardi Gras schedule. The Mardi Gras festivities is a five-day celebration.

Security enhanced for the Eunice celebration

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said security is being enhanced for the upcoming five-day Mardi Gras celebration. “We’re preparing to keep our patrons safe for our festival the best way that we can,” he said.

5-day party to start

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The premiere time to be in Eunice starts Friday and continues through Tuesday as the Cajun Prairie celebrates Mardi Gras. The five-day Cajun Mardi Gras Festival may draw up to 14,000 people for a free authentic Cajun experience.
The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.

The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.

Mayor: Everything is coming together for a Mardi Gras party

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
When the five-day Eunice Mardi Gras celebration was announced at the February city council meeting, Mayor Scott Fontenot said everything is coming together. “They’ve got the best band lineup you can imagine as far as Cajun French music goes,” he said.
Barricades were up around the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center. The Center is scheduled to reopen at noon Friday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Barricades were up around the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center. The Center is scheduled to reopen at noon Friday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center to reopen Friday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The National Park Service announced the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve will resume regular programming at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. Programs planned include the following. Noon, Friday, kickoff. 12:30 pm Friday, Cooking demonstration featuring Michelle Brown.