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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. Tuesday, Dec. 31-Thursday, Jan. 2 Quanderrick Romond Joshua Bradley, 22, 200 block of St James Ave, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.
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. 2 7:28 a.m. Caller in the 2000 block of West Magnolia said her son moved out a week ago and she does not want him back.
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.
Alvin "T-Vin" 94,.Douget

Alvin "T-Vin" 94,.Douget

Alvin "T-Vin" Douget

BASILE–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Alvin Douget announces his passing on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings with loving family by his side at the age of 94. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m.
Sareta Victorian Vallere

Sareta Victorian Vallere

Sareta Victorian Vallere

Sareta Victorian Vallere passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mathilda Cemetery.
Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing. At right, Bryan Frey, of Eunice,  said he walks daily at the trail. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing. At right, Bryan Frey, of Eunice, said he walks daily at the trail. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Winter walk on the Nature Trail

Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar (Photo provided by FBI)

Shamsud-Din Jabbar (Photo provided by FBI)

Bourbon Street killer had family ties to state

The man who authorities say killed 14 people in a New Year’s Day early-morning attack on Bourbon Street has family ties to several Acadiana communities, including St. Landry, Parish Lafayette, St. Martinville and Ville Platte.
Snake plant, syngonium ivy and pothos ivy are commonly grown as houseplants. (Photos by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Snake plant, syngonium ivy and pothos ivy are commonly grown as houseplants. (Photos by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Help! I kill every indoor plant I touch

Do you have a black thumb? What’s that — you’ve never heard of a black thumb? It’s the opposite of having a green thumb. Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: You buy a plant that is promoted as low maintenance or beginner friendly — something like pothos ivy or snake plant.

Pay attention if you hear a rooster crow

In the days before Powerball and other Win Big schemes began to inspire visions of instant wealth, the best way to get rich quick in Louisiana was to find buried treasure. In my experience it has probably been the only way — aside from finding oil on the old family farm.