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LDWF agents rescue lost hunter in St. Landry Parish

By Adam Einck aeinck@wlf.la.gov Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents successfully rescued a missing hunter from the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Oct. 10 in St. Landry Parish. LDWF Agents were notified about a missing person on Oct.

Murder-suicide investigated

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies dispatched just after 7 p.m. on October 12 on La. 367 (White Oak Highway) discovered two people deceased from gunshot wounds. According to the news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson, the case is believed to be a murder / suicide.

Early voting begins Friday

Early voting for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election will be held from Friday to 29 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to ongoing construction in the courthouse in Opelousas, early voting in Opelousas will take place at the Delta Grand Theater.
Jerry Devillier, right, was recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday in Lafayette. Presenting the certificate is John Sharp, assistant director for research at Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Devillier, 86, of Eunice, was described as the “...only one true Cajun harmonica player” during the ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Jerry Devillier, right, was recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday in Lafayette. Presenting the certificate is John Sharp, assistant director for research at Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Devillier, 86, of Eunice, was described as the “...only one true Cajun harmonica player” during the ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Devillier honored as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Along the way to being honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday, Cajun harmonica player Jerry Devillier took command of the stage for about an hour during which he did what he has done for decades — entertain.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 14 Jessie Folse, 25, 100 block of Julia, Eunice. Dogs running at large. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Ty Thibodeaux, 26, 100 block of Habetz Loop, Rayne. Contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 15 3:41 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of Acadian Village wants a subject to be removed from the property. Subject is banging around the residence. 3:57 a.m. Subject is leaving the property. 8:33 a.m.
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. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Obey Lee Leblanc, Jr., 51, 1400 block of Highway 356, Sunset. Negligent injuring, illegal use of weapons. Arrested by St.
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. Saturday, Oct. 12-Tuesday, Oct. 15 Dalton J. Williams, 18, 100 block of Pointe Claire Avenue, Arnaudville.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 14 Jabralin Hampton, 20, 300 block of Wilson Drive, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, simple assault.