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After the death of Brittany Fontenot signs like this one at the intersection of U.S. 190 and la. 95 appeared in the area. Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory announced that Brittney’s husband, Ray Charles Fontenot Jr., is named in an arrest warrant issued Wednesday for one count of second-degree murder in her death. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Wife’s death once reported as a suicide is now a murder case

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 21, 2025

For nearly two years the cause of Brittney Fontenot’s death has been the subject of investigation. There were reports of FBI agents, Louisiana State Police investigators and Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies asking questions and conducting interviews.

Acadia Parish rice farmer and leader Jackie Loewer talked about rice at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Yes, there is an issue with rice tariffs

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 21, 2025

The Rotary Club guest speaker Wednesday brings a lifetime of experience and achievement in the field of rice and soybean production. Jackie Loewer farms over 3,000 acres of rice, soybeans and crawfish with his brother Jim, and his nephews, Micah and Clint.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 20, 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, March 20 Michael Vaughn, 44, 1300 block of Hayward Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 20, 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 March 19 There were 9 traffic stop between the hours of 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Officer B.

News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Early voting continues through March 22 Early Voting for the March 29 election began on Saturday and will continue until March 22 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are: — Registrar of Voter’s Office (Courthouse), 118 S. Court St. (Ste. 133), Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 19, 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. Wednesday, March 19 Aaron Deyonta Berry, 30, 100 block of Lee Street, Opelousas.

Early voting for four amendments on the ballot for the March 29 election continues at Eunice City Hall through Saturday. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cynthia Martin, voter commissioner, hands back Austin Miller’s driver’s license as he will cast his vote. Results from early voting in Eunice included Saturday, 39; Monday, 42; and Tuesday, 32. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Few early voters turning out to amend Louisiana Constitution

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Early voter turnout so far is very low for Louisiana’s March 29 election to decide the fate of four constitutional amendments and, for some voters, local races and tax referendums. As of Monday night and the close of the second day of early voting, statewide turnout tallied 67,072.

Rep. Cleo Fields conducted a town hall meeting at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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The crowd is friendly, fired up for Fields town hall Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Rep. Cleo Fields is a soft-spoken veteran politician elected as the second Black congressman in Louisiana’s newly drawn 6th District.

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot, center, was joined by former mayors Kenneth Peart and Lynn LeJeune at a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of Bulb and Blossom Garden Club tree marker project at the Eunice Nature Trail and Walking Paark on Tuesday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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Tree marker project celebrated

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The completion of the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club’s 2024 Tree Marker Project was celebrated Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Thank you all for your support in making something like this possible.

Jullian Guillory Jr.

Eunice man arrested, accused of armed threats in Acadia Parish

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a complaint of aggravated assault with a firearm on March 12 near Mallet Cove Loop near Eunice. The victim complained to a school bus driver about other children making threats to his children while riding the bus.