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Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice treated first responders to a barbecued pork steak meal on Wednesday in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, response to the terrorist attack on the United States. Some of the Eunice first responders are by a fire truck flying the United States flag at noon. Volunteers served 169 lunches on Wednesday. Ardoin’s has been doing the remembrance since 2002 This year’s event was delayed a week because Hurricane Francine made landfall on Sept. 11. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice treated first responders to a barbecued pork steak meal on Wednesday in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, response to the terrorist attack on the United States. Some of the Eunice first responders are by a fire truck flying the United States flag at noon. Volunteers served 169 lunches on Wednesday. Ardoin’s has been doing the remembrance since 2002 This year’s event was delayed a week because Hurricane Francine made landfall on Sept. 11. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Honoring first responders

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice treated first responders to a barbecued pork steak meal on Wednesday in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, response to the terrorist attack on the United States. Some of the Eunice first responders are by a fire truck flying the United States flag at noon.

Stiffer standards proposed for parish-appointed boards

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
An ordinance is being crafted that will make new demands on boards and commissions appointed by the St. Landry Parish Council. An ordinance has been introduced to impose accountability and transparency to about 50 boards and commissions created by the Parish Council.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.

Parish housing authority member removed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council voted to uphold the removal of parish housing authority member Willie “Butch” Haynes III at a meeting on Wednesday. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard on Aug 19 wrote Haynes, “Effective immediately you are hereby removed from the St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, September 20, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Sept. 19 Sherman Mortin, 56, 700 block of South 5th, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, September 20, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Sept. 19 10:43 a.m. Wellness check in the 100 block of Benjamin. 10:44 a.m. Stalled 18 wheeler. 11:14 a.m. Wreck reported. Subject hit by a dump truck at Hwy. 190 and Martin Luther King.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, September 20, 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. 20 Cynthia T Benjamin, 53, 1100 block of South Railroad Ave, Opelousas.
Addison LeBlanc

Addison LeBlanc

Teen arrested on porn charge

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, September 19, 2024
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s school resource officers found on Tuesday that students at Beau Chene High School were in possession of videos containing child sexual abuse material, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 19, 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. Thursday, Sept. 19 Breion M. Rideau, 31, 100 block of West Coleman, Opelousas. Hold for Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office.
Sam J. Olivier

Sam J. Olivier

Sam J. Olivier

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Sam J. Olivier passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.