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Two Eunice men arrested in connection with Acadia Parish burglary

Myra Miller

Friday, September 27, 2024

Two Eunice men were arrested by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office in connection with the burglary of a structure in the northern area of Acadia Parish. Adam Gustin, 40, and Marcus McGee, 45, are each charged with one count of burglary and one count of criminal damage to property.

Top prizes in the experienced divisions of the upcoming International Rice Festival Fiddle and Accordion contests will be a locally sourced accordion and fiddle. The accordion is being made by made by Junior Martin of Martin Accordions in Scott. The fiddle for the fiddle contest will be purchased from a local merchant. The contests are set for 10 a.m. Oct. 19, on the Cajun Country Rice Soundstage of the festival, hosted in Crowley. To enter either of the contests, visit www.ricefestival.com/event-entry-form

Signature local instruments are top prizes at International Rice Festival contests

Myra Miller

Friday, September 27, 2024

By Claudette Olivier LSN Editor SCOTT — Acadia Parish — and the whole of Louisiana — is home to all kinds of musicians, especially accordion and fiddle players, and if you are a squeeze box aficionado or fine fiddler, you might want to make your way to the 87th International Rice Festival this fall.

Ronald Dies, one of four board members of Eunice Housing Authority Board who were removed from their seats earlier this month, was the first of three board members to speak to the Eunice City Council to appeal his removal from the board. Dies, Roland Miller and David Guillory were denied their appeals in unanimous votes during a special city council meeting on Tuesday. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Removed Eunice Housing Authority board members denied appeals

Myra Miller

Friday, September 27, 2024

By: Claudette Oliver LSN Editor Three of the four members of Eunice Housing Authority Board who were removed from their seats earlier this month were denied appeals during a special Eunice City Council meeting on Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, Sept.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, September 27, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Edward Hill, 21, 400 block of B. Mayers, Eunice. Probation warrant. Thursday, Sept. 26 Sabrina Adams, 42, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Cruelty to animals, 4 counts.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, September 27, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Sept. 26 8:05 a.m. Wreck at East Maple and South CC Duson. No injuries, no road blockage. 9:28 a.m. Caller said a student is running off of campus at East Elementary, the juvenile is heading east bound.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, September 27, 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, Sept. 27 Naomi Ruth McLendon, 37, 300 block of Shady Acres, Eunice. Hold for Livingston Sheriff Office, bench warrant (2 counts).

Magan “Maga” Bellard

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 26, 2024

BASILE–With heavy hearts the family of Magan “Maga” Bellard announces her passing on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette at the age of 47.

Larry James LaFleur

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Larry James LaFleur passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shawn Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Sept. 22 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Thursday, Sept. 26 Atticus Miller, 30, 500 block North 4th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Sept. 25 2:50 a.m. Damage to property in the 100 block of Ulysee. 3:15 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Bruce and Juanita. 9:35 a.m. Wreck reported at Jake and Hwy. 190, unknown injuries with road blockage.