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Fall Into Downtown returning Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Fall Into Downtown will return for a third year Saturday in downtown Eunice. This year’s event features local bands and food trucks.

Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization, is the winner of the BBB Serving Acadiana Good Neighbor Award for non-profits. From left, are Brad Richard; Katie Richard, founder and executive director of Belly Buddies; Jennifer Fontenot and Jake Fontenot, board members of Belly Buddies. (Submitted photo)

Belly Buddies wins BBB Serving Acadiana Good Neighbor non-profit award

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Belly Buddies is the winner of the Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana “Good Neighbor” Award for non-profits in Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes. The event was held at La Pavillion at Parc Lafayette on Oct. 17.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Keshawn Guillory, 23, 200 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Simple battery. Johnny Burton, 30, 400 block of Dupre, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 22 6:42 a.m. 911 caller said a baby is locked inside the home. Eunice Police Department, and fire department are en route. 6:20 a.m. Caller said she was riding her bike and a dog bit her.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 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. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Steven Scott Bailey, 55, 100 block of Louis Lane, Church Point. Theft (2 counts), illegal possession of stolen things.

Barbara Myers Middlebrooks

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Barbara Myers Middlebrooks

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Barbara Myers Middlebrooks passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Brother Bert Langley officiating.

William "Billy" E. O'Donnell

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William "Billy" E. O'Donnell

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William E. O’Donnell, known lovingly by his family and friends as Billy O. He touched our hearts and his memory will live on in us in countless ways.

Theresa Jane Hebert Ardoin

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Theresa Jane Hebert Ardoin

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

EUNICE–With heavy hearts, the family of Theresa Jane Hebert Ardoin announces her peaceful passing on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Eunice at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 21 Ryan Aymond, 43, 300 block of Shady Acres Loop, Eunice. Driving under suspension, run red light. Angelina Thomas, 51, 500 block of B. Fuselier, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Oct. 21 4:14 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Jeansonne reported a suspicious person next door that has been hanging around the last few nights and early morning hours. 8:03 a.m.