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Mamou Mardi Gras shooting suspect is arrested in Texas

A suspect accused of the mass shooting that claimed two lives and injured several others is now behind bars, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of law enforcement. On March 8, members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Conroe Police Department, serving alongside the U.S.

Edna Gail Frey Granger

Edna Gail Frey Granger passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at St. Lawrence with Father Eric Groner Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Anthony Scott “T-Tony” Thibodeaux

The family of Anthony Scott “T-Tony” Thibodeaux shares the heartbreaking news of his sudden passing on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 39. At the request of the family, a service will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice.

Steven “Steve” Talley Reaux

With heavy heart the family of Steven “Steve” Talley Reaux announces his sudden passing on Friday morning, March 7, 2025. He was 68.

Clifton Cowart

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Clifton Cowart's passing on March 7, 2025, at the age of 80, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family

News notes

Early voting begins March 15 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.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 6 Mary Davis, 58, 400 block of Mac Arthur Drive, Eunice. Cruelty to juvneniles. Tristen Perry, 21, 600 block of East Oak, Eunice. Criminal damage to property.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, March 6 6:16 a.m. Traffic stop at LSUE Drive and Maple. 6:38 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of North 8th said someone hit the gas meter and there is a strong smell of gas. 6:41 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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 7 Deztini Love Thomas, 28, 500 block of Brignac Lane, Opelousas.

Eliminate the need to repot houseplants in bigger containers

Root pruning, trimming the roots of a plant, is not as common as repotting a plant, but it can be an excellent alternative. When a plant is getting too large for its container, or, if you simply want to keep a plant at a certain size, root pruning will do the trick.