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Parish budget points to leaner times

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The St. Landry Parish Government budget includes a $2 million line of credit for the 2024 amended budget and a $1.5 million line of credit in the 2025 proposed budget. Parish President Jessie Bellard presented the Parish Council the amended current budget and proposed 2025 budget at the Dec.

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Marshals, constables audited

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The Eunice City marshal ranked 24th in compensation among the 47 city marshals and constables included in a Louisiana State Auditor study released on Monday.

St. Anthony Catholic Church presented its Live Nativity at 7 p.m. Sunday. Characters were portrayed by parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. (Photos by Amy Myers)

Merry Christmas!

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

St. Anthony Catholic Church presented its Live Nativity at 7 p.m. Sunday. Characters were portrayed by parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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2024 rice harvest started fast but faded late

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

It was a tale of two crops this year for Louisiana rice farmers. Rice planted and harvested early had excellent yields. The ones that were planted and harvested later, not so much.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Dec. 23 9:42 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to an arrest on the 6th. 11:07 a.m. Welfare check on a subject in the 300 block of North 5th. 11:44 a.m.

Vivalyn Rita Champagne LeJeune

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Vivalyn Rita Champagne LeJeune

Myra Miller

Monday, December 23, 2024

Vivalyn Rita Champagne LeJeune passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, December 23, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Dec. 20 1:03 a.m. 911 caller reported a possible active break in progress at the 400 block of Corn. 1:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Daiquiri Shack. 2:36 a.m. Noise complaint at 1000 block of West Maple.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, December 23, 2024

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. Friday, Dec. 20 Brandi Michelle Wells, 37, 200 block of Woodrow Street, Lafayette. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, December 23, 2024

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. Saturday, Dec. 21-Monday, Dec. 23 Fred Leon Stegall Jr., 63, 200 block of Deranger Lane, Leonville. Violations of protective orders.

Robert Savant

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Robert Savant

Myra Miller

Monday, December 23, 2024

Robert Savant passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontanta Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.