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Swamp Pop Reunion XIX scheduled for March 3

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Swamp Pop Reunion XIX will be held March 3 at the Civic Center in Ville Platte, the “Swamp Pop Capital of the World.” Tickets will be sold on-line through EventBrite.com. Look for the Swamp Pop Reunion event on the EventBrite.com website. Tickets cannot be purchased by phone or mail.

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Tips sought about homicide in Church Point

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Church Point Police Department is seeking information regarding a homicide which occurred near the intersection of Sunrise and Kelly streets just after midnight on Jan. 28. Officers responded to a shooting call where multiple shots were fired, fatally wounding Eric St.
Milton Batiste III presents a cost-savings plan at St. Landry Parish School Board retreat on Saturday in Opelousas. The School Board is to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday to vote on the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Milton Batiste III presents a cost-savings plan at St. Landry Parish School Board retreat on Saturday in Opelousas. The School Board is to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday to vote on the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School Board to decide on $2.5M savings plan

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A $2.5 million savings plan is the sole item on a special meeting of the St. Landry Parish School Board at 5 p.m. Thursday. The meeting follows a School Board retreat on Saturday in Opelousas where Superintendent Milton Batiste III unveiled the plan.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Keithan Monday, 25, 200 block of West Elm, Eunice. Failure to dim lights, driving under suspension, possession of marijuana.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 11 9:37 a.m. Down near the 900 block of Tate with a trespasser by the train tracks. 9:51 a.m. Traffic stop at East Laurel. 10:07 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 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. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Drake Ryan Soileau, 32, 1900 block of Charlene Highway, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Feb. 10 12:04 a.m. Traffic stop near Valero on Hwy. 190. 12:23 a.m. Down with two subjects on bicycles at Eula and West Vine. 12:28 a.m. Traffic stop at North 8th near Stine’s. 2:18 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, February 11, 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. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Ernest Ray Polotzola, 32, 500 block of Clinton Street, Krotz Springs. Drug court violation. Arrested by St.

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Unrestrained driver killed in two-vehicle Acadia Parish crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, February 10, 2025
On Feb. 9, shortly after midnight, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 West near Trumps Road. The crash claimed the life of 58-year-old Luvenson Sowell of Baton Rouge.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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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. Sunday, Feb. 9 Johnny Soileau, 29, 1200 block of Tulip Lane, Iota.