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Paul Trosclair, holding a football near the center of photo, was honored at the Sept. 13 football game when the Eunice High School stadium officially was named the Paul Trosclair Stadium. During his career at Eunice High Trosclair has served as athletic director, head football coach and mentor. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Paul Trosclair, holding a football near the center of photo, was honored at the Sept. 13 football game when the Eunice High School stadium officially was named the Paul Trosclair Stadium. During his career at Eunice High Trosclair has served as athletic director, head football coach and mentor. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Coach Paul Trosclair honored

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Some things just are inevitable. The sun rising and setting. Time marching on. Death and taxes. Eunice High honoring its all-time winningest coach. There is a lot one can say about the success Paul Trosclair had in 24 years as the leader of the Eunice High football program.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Jude Lavergne, 18, 700 block of South 12th, Eunice. Probation violation. Tony Williams, 44, 200 block of Roderick St., Ville Platte. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Sept. 16 12:28 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of East Vine thinks that someone is snooping around her home. 5:06 a.m. Caller said a subject is on the tracks behind the hospital. 5:42 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 17, 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. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Jewel Lucille McGrath, 42, 400 block of Park Ave, Opelousas. Access device fraud, theft, bench warrant (2 counts).
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, September 16, 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. 13-Monday, Sept. 16 Anthony Wayne Bertrand, Jr., 38, 3100 block of Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, September 16, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Sept. 13 Christopher Taylor, 32, 700 block of East Peach, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Brian Gotreaux, 54, 700 block of West South, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, September 16, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 13 8:02 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to needing an officer to look at a video of trespassers on his property, at the 100 block of Corrine, stealing bricks. 10:58 a.m. At Ardoin’s Marble Works on Hwy.
Carroll "Gene" Smith

Carroll "Gene" Smith

Carroll "Gene" Smith

Myra Miller
Monday, September 16, 2024
Carroll “Gene” Smith was born October 27, 1945, and passed away September 11, 2024, at the age of 78. Gene worked 47 years for the Union Pacific Railroad, 12 of which he was the Local Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.