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Arnaudville man convicted of sex crimes against juveniles

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office tried and convicted Jack Joseph Ray Sr., 73, of Arnaudville, of numerous sex crimes against two juveniles that occurred over the course of 2022. The trial concluded on Thursday after two days of testimony and evidence.
Kenneth Peart, Eunice’s pyrotechnist, prepares for Eunice’s 4th of July Fireworks showing. Peart had volunteer helpers from the Eunice Recreational Department. From left, are Maynard Andrepont, Steven Guidry and Marvelous Walker. The volunteers work at the concession stand at the Eunice Recreational Complex. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Kenneth Peart, Eunice’s pyrotechnist, prepares for Eunice’s 4th of July Fireworks showing. Peart had volunteer helpers from the Eunice Recreational Department. From left, are Maynard Andrepont, Steven Guidry and Marvelous Walker. The volunteers work at the concession stand at the Eunice Recreational Complex. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Peart plans a flashy finale on the Fourth

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Kenneth Peart, former mayor and expert pyrotechnist, “It will be bigger and better!” he said of the 4th of July fireworks to begin at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Recreational Complex on Sittig Road.

Board approves annexations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
In a rare occurrence, the Eunice Board of Aldermen approved two annexation requests at a special meeting on Wednesday. Both are for businesses on the south side of U.S. 190 on the west side of the city. One request is for a Whataburger on 1.38 acres and the other is for 1.
Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City’s budget approved

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the 2025 fiscal year budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. The Board also OK’d amending the 2024 fiscal year budget along with two annexations.
Mayor Scott Fontenot was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. From left, are Bob Fontenot, Rotarian; LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, president of Rotary; and Fontenot. Mayor Fontenot was the guest of Bob Fontenot. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mayor Scott Fontenot was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. From left, are Bob Fontenot, Rotarian; LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, president of Rotary; and Fontenot. Mayor Fontenot was the guest of Bob Fontenot. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mayor touts progress at City Hall

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot touted a range of achievements from improving the General Fund balance to pay raises for public safety employees during this tenure as mayor.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 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, June 27 Stevie Jones Fruge, 46, 200 block of Louisiana Avenue, Opelousas. Probation/parole violation.
Dani-Ryan Andrus

Dani-Ryan Andrus

Dani-Ryan Andrus

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Kaplan—With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Dani-Ryan, who brought immense joy and love during her short but impactful time with us. Born prematurely on March 7, 2024, at 33 weeks and 2 days, Dani-Ryan defied the odds from the very beginning.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, June 26 1:00 a.m. Down with a suspicious vehicle at John R. Young. 1:18 a.m. Report of several dogs tearing up the trash at St. Edmund’s field. 3:20 a.m.
City of Eunice offices closed July 4 and July 5.

City of Eunice offices closed July 4 and July 5.

City of Eunice offices closed for Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
City of Eunice closed Thursday & Friday for 4th of July On June 24 Governor Jeff Landry issued a Proclamation declaring Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, as legal holidays in observance of Independence Day.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
City office hours changed Due to staffing shortage, the City of Eunice Gas/Sewer Billing Office and Permits/License Office will close for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices will continue to open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.