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Tips sought to Opelousas cold case

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

Opelousas Police detectives return to Crime Stoppers and ask your help in solving a shooting in the Ina Claire subdivision. On May 30, 2022, just before 1 a.m., Opelousas Police responded to a report of shooting in the 1200 block of Ina Claire Drive.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court. Friday, March 7 Garrett Matthew West and Meagan Nicolle Lacey both of Eunice. Monday, March 10 Corey Lynn Vidrine and Braille Rene Courville, both Opelousas. Wednesday, March 12 Kody Demon Charles Jr.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, March 5 Interdiction of Gussie Castille. Midland Credit Managment Inc. vs Skyla T. Higginbotham, open account. Tony Guillory vs Chrystal Semien, protective order.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, March 14, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 13 Christopher Mettetal, 33, Bench warrant. William Chaumont, 59, Bench warrant.

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Fortified roof grant program is proving effective

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Friday, March 14, 2025

The state’s grant program that helps homeowners pay for upgrades for a fortified roof is proving effective in lowering the cost of their homeowner’s insurance, according to a review published Monday by the state auditor.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, March 14, 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. Thursday, March 13 Officer D. Broussard 9:54 a.m.

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Safety concerns raised after Mamou Mardi Gras

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during its meeting held March 10 revisited concerns expressed by citizen Rufus Searile regarding the recent and deadly Mardi Gras tragedy in Mamou. The incident sparked a renewed commitment to public safety.

Rep. Fields to hold March town hall meetings

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

Congressman Cleo Fields, District 6, is kicking off a second round of town hall meetings to be held across Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District.

Chère Élise, a Cajun band formed by Elise Riley in late 2023, will be featured from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the weekly Rendezvous in the Prairie free music program in the Performance Hall of the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in downtown Eunice. From left are Amelia Biere, Steve Riley (Elise’s father), Jamie Lynn Fontenot, and Elise Riley. The group has played at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles as well as area music venues and in April will perform at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans and at

Prairie Center entertainment

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

LSU Eunice assistant professor Nikki May, right, receives the Innovative Contributions to Online Learning at the recent Innovation Series from LSU Online and Continuing Education’s Jennifer Morrisette, left. (LSUE photo)

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LSUE’S Nikki May receives award for learning innovation

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 14, 2025

LSU Eunice Assistant Professor Nikki May is the recipient of a teaching award from LSU Online and Continuing Education (OCE) during its recent Innovation Series.