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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Adam Sage Dennis and Ainsley Marie Grayson, both of Eunice. Peter Joseph Edmonson Jr. and Beverly Ann Reed, both of Opelousas. Wednesday, Nov.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

The following civil cases were filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Monday, Nov. 25 Gulfco of Louisiana LLC vs Rebecca Millet, et al, open account. Succession of Walter Allen Leonard. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Jessie Bellard vs Bobby J. Guidroz, declaratory relief.

Senator’s staff sets hours in Eunice, Mamou

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

The office of U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), will host two constituent assistance events in Eunice and Mamou on Thursday. The sessions are to help constituents needing assistance with federal agencies ranging from the Social Security Administration to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 7%

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections continued rising in November when they were up 7% for the year compared to the same 11-month period in 2023, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.

Angela Huckaby with CDA Court 208 demonstrates how to craft reindeer antlers at the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival Thursday. From left are Gabriel Daire, Branson Daire, Gina Daire, Jayla Mickens, Michael Laird and Jax Laird. Huckaby also had crafts of Christmas ornaments.Turn to Page 10 for more photos from the festival. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Food drive, Christmas parade top the holiday events this week

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

Food drives are on the holiday schedule this week along with the Christmas parade in Eunice. On Tuesday, the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the Department of Motor Vehicles Office.

At Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, Ellis Daigle, club president, Elbert Lee Guillory, guest speaker, and club member Bob Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Guillory offers 4-part plan to heal divisions

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

Former State Sen. Elbert Guillory is a politician, preacher and lawyer. As a politician he recently came in second in the Nov. 5 election to represent the newly formed 6th Congressional District. Guillory won 38% of the vote, but lost to State Sen.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, December 6, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Joseph Broussard, 38, 100 block of Goose, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Thursday, Dec. 5 Kasey Perron, 50, 400 block of 2nd, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, December 6, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Dec. 5 4:53 a.m. Stalled vehicle at North Bobcat and Hwy. 190. 5:59 a.m.

3 Lafayette men busted for conspiracy to commit armed robbery

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Three Lafayette men targeted for an undercover buy of four pounds of marijuana ended up being charged with criminal conspiracy to commit armed robbery. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz stated that on Wednesday, detectives initiated an undercover purchase of four pounds of marijuana.

Crime Stopper tip leads to drug bust

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, December 5, 2024

A Crime Stopper tip on June 4 led to the arrest of an Opelousas man on Thursday, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported. The tip was about illegal drug activity in the 1300 block of Nash Drive, Opelousas.