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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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, Jan. 9 Mary Tweedel, 65, 200 block of June, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Belinda Fontenot, 58, 200 block of Mill, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Jan. 9 5:45 a.m. Caller said a subject is harassing them while trying to unload the truck and she wants to go inside the store. 8:02 a.m. Wellness check on a subject in the 300 block of Martin Luther King.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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. Thursday, Jan. 9 Teddy Horace Coleman, Jr., 61, 1600 block of W. Vine Street, Eunice. Issuing worthless checks, bench warrant. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Jeremy Fall, 42, homeless, Eunice. Contempt of court. Teddy Coleman, 61, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish office.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 8 9:24 a.m. Caller said she and her daughter are being harassed at the Windcrest Apartments. 11:20 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Childs reported a stolen license plate. 12:16 p.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Beginners’ Genealogy class set Jan. 18 There will be a Beginners’ Genealogy Class 2025: Unpacking Memories and Building Stories from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Eunice Public Library. The Beginners’ Genealogy Class will be presented by the Imperial St.
Mary Isa Fontenot Darbonne

Mary Isa Fontenot Darbonne

Mary Isa Fontenot Darbonne

Mary Isa Fontenot Darbonne passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Keenan Brown Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Biden order expands Trump’s offshore drilling ban

An energy industry researcher says, despite both praise and criticism of President Joe Biden’s executive order banning offshore drilling in huge swaths off much of the nation’s coastline, the measure will likely have no near-term impact on oil and gas exploration.

Ordinance to guide parish boards

Serving on a parish board is more than attending meetings and voting. It also requires following laws governing how meetings are to be conducted and keeping records. The St. Landry Parish Council is developing an ordinance setting up guidelines for the boards and their members.
The scene of a fatal fire on Jan. 2 in Church Point. (State Fire Marshal Office photo)

The scene of a fatal fire on Jan. 2 in Church Point. (State Fire Marshal Office photo)

Home fire safety urged after 3 fires result in 6 fatalities

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams urges Louisianans to be aware of and proactive about addressing home fire hazards after six lives were lost overnight Monday in three different house fires across the state. Just after 4 a.m.