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Scorched railroad cars were found east of St. Mary Road on Thursday. The cause of the fire had not been determined as of Friday morning. (St. Landry Parish Government photos)

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Train fire cause unknown

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 11, 2024

A train car fire east of North St. Mary Road after 2 p.m. Thursday caused a flurry of action from first-responders. Thick black smoke came from rail cars on fires north of Acadian Medical Center.

The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System celebrated state funding on Wednesday which will allow it to improve its services including new digital water meters. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Water district plans upgrades with nearly $1M in state funding

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 11, 2024

The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System, a water district nestled between Opelousas, Church Point and Lawtell, has $940,000 in state funding for upgrades.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, October 11, 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, Oct. 11 Donovan Fitzgerald Lafountain, 37, 500 block of Highway 178, Church Point.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, October 11, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 10 12:31 a.m. Caller in the 1500 block of West Dudley reported a fight. 2:04 a.m. Noise complaint at Beulah Gardens. 8:24 a.m. Ungovernable juvenile in the 500 block of South 12th.. 8:47 a.m.

H. Ross Miller

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H. Ross Miller

Myra Miller

Friday, October 11, 2024

H. Ross Miller passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 82. No Services have been planned at this time.

Owen "Sonny" Dobbs

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Owen "Sonny" Dobbs

Myra Miller

Friday, October 11, 2024

Owen “Sonny” Dobbs, 77, of Eunice, New Mexico, passed Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Big Spring, Texas. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Eunice with Brother John Dean Davis, officiating.

Eunice area first-responders battled a train car fire at about 2 p.m. This is an aerial photo provided by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.

Update: Fire is out, fire was centered on bridge and tank car

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The following is from St. Landry Parish Government FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/10/24 Eunice, LA – At approximately 2:30 PM today, a train fire was reported near the North St. Mary railroad crossing in Eunice.

Breezie James Martel

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Breezie James Martel

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Breezie James Martel passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the age of 45. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Cremation will follow.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Tray Ceasar, 33, 300 block of Ida, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 9 6:40 a.m. Report of a stalled vehicle at the intersection of Peach and CC Duson. 7:22 a.m. Suspicious two subjects in a truck with a trailer dumping trash behind the Liberty. 7:50 a.m.