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A tree marker donated by Ray’s Bakery is one of many at the Eunice Community Nature Trail & Walking Park. at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will celebrate the completion of its tree marker project at the parks. The Walking Park is located at 1600 West Maple Avenue in Eunice and the public is encouraged to attend. Turn to Page 6A for details and a map of the trees. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A tree marker donated by Ray’s Bakery is one of many at the Eunice Community Nature Trail & Walking Park. at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will celebrate the completion of its tree marker project at the parks. The Walking Park is located at 1600 West Maple Avenue in Eunice and the public is encouraged to attend. Turn to Page 6A for details and a map of the trees. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Walking Park tree markers to be celebrated

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 14, 2025
A tree marker donated by Ray’s Bakery is one of many at the Eunice Community Nature Trail & Walking Park. at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will celebrate the completion of its tree marker project at the parks.

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Parish Council to consider pay raise for clerk

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 14, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Council is limited to hiring two people and one of those employees is being considered for a raise at its meeting scheduled at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Old City Market, 131 W. Bellevue St., Opelousas. Council Clerk Sherell Jordon is up for a raise from her $23.
Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director, speaks at the March 11 city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director, speaks at the March 11 city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Keep Eunice Beautiful keeps an eye on $5K grant

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 14, 2025
There no doubt about it, Keep Eunice Beautiful director Donna Baltakis has an eye on a possible $5,000 grant from the state’s Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Baltakis spoke at Tuesday’s city council meeting and noted, “I have to promote Keep Louisiana Beautiful.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, March 14, 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, March 14 Christopher Lee Mettetal, 33, 200 block of Finmar Drive, Crowley. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The Courir de Mardi Gras arrives to downtown Eunice.

The Courir de Mardi Gras arrives to downtown Eunice.

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Eunice Mardi Gras was ‘great event’

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 14, 2025
The five-day Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival drew praise from the mayor and city council members at their meeting on Tuesday.
Derwin "Dud" Paul Davy

Derwin "Dud" Paul Davy

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Derwin “Dud” Paul Davy

Myra Miller
Friday, March 14, 2025
IOTA–It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Derwin “Dud” Paul Davy passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Basile, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 13, 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 13 Datreyveus Tyrell Manuel, 21, 100 block of Antigua Circle, Sunset. Aggravated battery, theft. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, March 12 There were two traffic stops from 6 a.m. Wednesday, until 2:12 a.m. Thursday, March 13. Officer D. Broussard 2:19 p.m. Unauthorized use of a movable vehicle in the 200 block of Rodney. 3:14 p.m.
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News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Early voting continues through March 22 Early Voting for the March 29 election will be held from March 15 to 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.
Louis Thomas

Louis Thomas

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Louis Thomas

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Louis Thomas passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the age of 49. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Eric Groner Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.