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Bourbon Street attack sparks a flurry of statements

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 3, 2025
State and national Louisiana leaders issued a flurry of statements about the deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. Gov. Jeff Landry stated, “From day one, my commitment to the people of this state has been that we will not look the other way.
Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory speaks at the St. Landry Parish Aministrative-Finance Committee meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Seated, at right, is the Rev. Kerney Thomas, pastor of the Opelousas Life Church. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory speaks at the St. Landry Parish Aministrative-Finance Committee meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Seated, at right, is the Rev. Kerney Thomas, pastor of the Opelousas Life Church. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Lawyer: Worshipers routed church

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opelousas lawyer Elbert Guillory charged that worshipers in a country club converted into a church that was sold to the parish were routed from a service on Dec. 29.

Work to begin Monday on George Soileau Road

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 3, 2025
Beginning Monday construction will begin on a $5.2 million project on La. 3277 (George Soileau Rd.) from La. 757 to La. 104 in Evangeline Parish, according to the state Department of Transportation and Development This 4.

Can you help solve a murder?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 3, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers is asking for information about a homicide in the Eunice area. On June 19, 2023, at about 1 a.m.,the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Eunice Police Department.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 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, Dec. 31-Thursday, Jan. 2 James Joseph Compton III, 29, 300 block of Haggity Street, Washington.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Jan. 1 Johnny Franshaw, 24, 100 block of Jennifer Circle, Iowa. Simple battery.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Dec. 31 12:27 a.m. 911 caller, open line, in the 100 block of Jake. 1:37 a.m. Suspicious vehicle near Hibbett Sports. 3:41 a.m.
Irene Doucet Richard

Irene Doucet Richard

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Irene Doucet Richard

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Irene Doucet Richard passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the age of 97. Arrangements are pending for Monday, January 6, 2025. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Jimmy "Fred" Ware

Jimmy "Fred" Ware

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Jimmy "Fred" Ware

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Jimmy “Fred” Ware. Jimmy passed away in his sleep at home on December 29, 2024, at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at St.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Fill The Shelves at Eunice Public Library The Eunice Public Library will be updating an Amazon Donation list throughout the year. The list is called, “Fill the Shelves at the Eunice Public Library” and you can go to the link to get there: https://a.co/g9oR8P8 For more information call 337-466-7077.