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Chris Ardoin and NuStep Zydeko performed on the Heritage Stage Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2022, during the 48th annual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Girard Park, Lafayette. (Photo by David Simpson)

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Musician Chris Ardoin described shooting in social media posting

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 7, 2025

As the good times were rolling in Mamou, on Mardi Gras, during a performance from Chris Ardoin and Nustep Krewe, shots erupted. Following the incident, Ardoin posted a video on social media where he described the series of events that transpired.

The intersection of 6th Street and Poinciana Avenue in Mamou was the site of mass shooting that left two dead and at least 12 injured on Mardi Gras. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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2 killed in Mamou Mardi Gras shooting

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 7, 2025

Two juveniles fell victim to a mass shooting during the northside Mamou Mardi Gras celebration. The victims are identified as Alaya Christian,17, a student at Lafayette Renaissance Charter High, and Bryson Green, a student at Cecilia High .

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City prevails in suit over fatal party shooting

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 7, 2025

The City of Eunice prevailed in a lawsuit seeking damages following the death of Tyrie Frederick after a fight during a Christmas concert at the Southeast Community Center on Dec. 23, 2017.

Crash kills Church Point woman

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, March 6, 2025

A single-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on La. 357 near its intersection with La. 358 claimed the life of 86-year-old Anna Landry of Church Point. according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I new release. Police stated they began their investigation shortly before 2 a.m. Feb. 28.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 6, 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 6 Wayland Joseph Guillory, 37, 100 block of Raceway Street, Carencro. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 6, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, March 5 Jamarr Ross, 29, 100 block of Windflower Lane, Church Point. Contempt of court. Christopher Higginbotham, 42, 600 block of Ida, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 6, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, March 5 2:28 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a subject that walked in and is covered in blood. 8:27 a.m. Caller in the area of South 6th said that something was burning in the back yard. 8:52 a.m.

Sheri Renea McWilliams

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Sheri Renea McWilliams

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Sheri Renea McWilliams announces her sudden passing on March 4, 2025, at the age of 54. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday March 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Word Ministries in Eunice, officiated by Pastor Josh Belt and Jamie Tyler.

News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 6, 2025

39th annual Beef Cook-off set March 15 The 39th annual St. Landry Parish Cattlemen’s Association will have “Here’s The Beef” Cook-Off on March 15 beginning at 10 a.m. with a non-motorized trail ride and live music by Dylan Aucoin & Judice Ramblers and Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns.

Dr. Barry Ancelet, left, delivers a program on the history of Mardi Gras at the reopened Prairie Acadian Cultural Center on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Mardi Gras traditions, history told at Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Dr. Barry Ancelet’s “History of Mardi Gras” program at the newly reopened Prairie Acadian Cultural Center starts with what visitors here do not see.