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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 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. Thursday, July 11 Dylan Jon Richard, 30, 400 block of Clinton Drive, Krotz Springs. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Dallas Manuel Jr.

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The life of Dallas came to an end on May 24, 2024. Dallas was a 1971 Eunice High graduate. He lived an adventurous life after he left Eunice, LA moving from several states until finally settling down in Houston, Texas where he lived out his days. Dallas returns home to be laid to rest at Mt.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at other times by appointment.

Echoes of the film ‘1776’ are still heard today

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
As I’ve done for every Fourth of July since the 1976 bicentennial, I settled down last week to watch my favorite patriotic movie: “1776.” The music is as familiar as it is delightful, the actors are perfectly cast, and the finale never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
The entrance to the former Moosa Memorial Hospital has disappeared as demolition of the building progresses. The demolition is expected to take about three months to complete, according to St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The entrance to the former Moosa Memorial Hospital has disappeared as demolition of the building progresses. The demolition is expected to take about three months to complete, according to St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Moosa Memorial Hospital begins to disappear

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The former Moosa Memorial Hospital is slowing disappearing as a St. Landry Parish Government crew demolishes the hospital that has been vacant since 2006. St.
Associate State Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Genovese, right, speaks with Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick in April. Genovese administered the oath of office to Laura Garcille as she became a district court judge. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan

Associate State Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Genovese, right, speaks with Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick in April. Genovese administered the oath of office to Laura Garcille as she became a district court judge. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan

Genovese is finalist for Northwestern president

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A non-traditional applicant with the backing of Gov. Jeff Landry and two others were named finalists to be the next president of Northwestern State University.
John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

‘Lapin’ Bertrand remembered

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand passed away on Thursday, July 4, at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Thomas Chapel with Father Corey Lavergne as celebrant. Burial followed in St. Paul Cemetery.
Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson presents a flag and certificate to Paige Coutee in honor of Joseph “Joe” Coutee Jr. who operated Coutee’s Grocery. Looking on at left is Mayor Scott Fontenot. Turn to Page 10 for more photos from Tuesday’s city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson presents a flag and certificate to Paige Coutee in honor of Joseph “Joe” Coutee Jr. who operated Coutee’s Grocery. Looking on at left is Mayor Scott Fontenot. Turn to Page 10 for more photos from Tuesday’s city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City pays tribute to Coutee’s Grocery

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The focus of the Eunice city meeting Tuesday turned to Coutee’s Grocery. Alderwoman Germaine Simpson called it, “Our neighborhood store in Ward 2 for many years -— 77 years to be exact.” State Rep.