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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, February 10, 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. Friday, Feb. 7 Niagara Harris, 42, 300 block of E. Madison Street, Opelousas. Theft. Arrested by Grand Coteau Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, February 10, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Feb. 6 7:24 a.m. Caller in the 1200 block of East Laurel reported a suspicious subject leaning against a pole or tree and hollering near 2nd. 8:04 a.m. Traffic stop at Amy Center parking lot. 9:25 a.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, February 10, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Feb. 6 Derrick Washington, 30, 200 block of Natalie, Eunice. Probation warrant. Zachris Alfred, 42, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Contempt of court.
Levence Dies Sr.

Levence Dies Sr.

Levence Dies, Sr.

Myra Miller
Monday, February 10, 2025
Levence Dies, Sr. passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 77. No Services have been planned at this time.
Patrick Wayne Fontenot

Patrick Wayne Fontenot

Patrick Wayne Fontenot

Myra Miller
Monday, February 10, 2025
IOTA-Patrick Wayne Fontenot, born on May 7, 1949, departed this life on February 6, 2025. Patrick was a devoted husband, loving father, beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, and a cherished friend to many. A funeral service at Northside Assembly of God in Crowley will be held on February 10, 2025.
David J. Gonzalez, DMD, center with Acadiana Smiles was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. He had his own guests with him, from left Daniel de la Nuez, owner of Healthy Solutions & Clinic of Crowley and president-elect of the Crowley Rotary Club; and his mother Dr. Leonor Gonzalez. Leonor is an assistant professor in elementary education at LSUE. (Photo by Myra Miller)

David J. Gonzalez, DMD, center with Acadiana Smiles was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. He had his own guests with him, from left Daniel de la Nuez, owner of Healthy Solutions & Clinic of Crowley and president-elect of the Crowley Rotary Club; and his mother Dr. Leonor Gonzalez. Leonor is an assistant professor in elementary education at LSUE. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dentistry is getting high-tech

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 7, 2025
Where is dentistry headed? The future in dentistry is in 3D printing technology. David Gonzalez, DMD, a dentist at Acadiana Smiles, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Gonzalez was a guest of Rotarian Dr. Nancee Sorenson.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, right, reads a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week for March 24 to 25 in Eunice and Lakeview Park. Also shown, from left, are Jeanne Solis, executive director for Louisiana Folk Roots, and Board member Colby Martin at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. (Photo Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, right, reads a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week for March 24 to 25 in Eunice and Lakeview Park. Also shown, from left, are Jeanne Solis, executive director for Louisiana Folk Roots, and Board member Colby Martin at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. (Photo Harlan Kirgan)

Balfa Week declared at Parish Council meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 7, 2025
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week was declared for March 24 to 25 in Eunice and Lakeview Park in proclamation signed by Parish President Jessie Bellard at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting.
Eric Lafleur, right, a bond attorney, speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council on Wednesday. Council members seated from left are Harold Taylor Ken Marks, Dexter Brown, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eric Lafleur, right, a bond attorney, speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council on Wednesday. Council members seated from left are Harold Taylor Ken Marks, Dexter Brown, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council approves Bellard budget

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 7, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Council approved a 2025 parish budget on an 8-4 vote as submitted by Parish President Jessie Bellard at its meeting on Wednesday.