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Fireworks were discussed at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Former Mayor Kenneth Peart, third from left, said he is stepping back from his role as the lead in staging the Fourth of July show at the Recreation Complex. From left, are Acadia Parish Fire District 4 Chief Harral “New York” Johnson; Donald Richard, who is taking the lead for the fireworks show and holding an aerial shell; Peart; and Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Former mayor brings fireworks to city meeting

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Former Eunice Mayor Kenneth Peart showed up at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting with fireworks shell in hand and an announcement. “I seem to remember this place,” he said. Peart served as mayor from 1996 to 2002.

Landry shakes up economic development agency

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Tuesday that restructures the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) agency, eliminates labor union representation from its board and exempts the agency from certain state purchasing laws that critics say have caused bureaucratic delays.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 11 Kevin Manuel, 50, 200 block of Cady Lane, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, June 11 4:39 a.m. Caller at William and South Vivian said that there may be a tree in the roadway. 5:35 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 12, 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, June 11 Alicia Louise Carrier, 30, 100 block of Slemco, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.

St. Landry Parish TRIAD workshop is Wednesday

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The St. Landry Parish TRIAD workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Church Hall (St. Joseph’s Hall) located at 417 Saizan Ave, Port Barre. The guests are treated to live music and door prizes from the St.

Pedestrian killed in Evangeline Parish crash

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Shortly before midnight Saturday, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on La. 104 near Studio Lane. The crash claimed the life of 63-year-old Sharron Hampshire of Ville Platte.

Raphael “Floyd” Kidder, Sr.

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Raphael “Floyd” Kidder, Sr. passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in Lanse Meg.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, June 10 1:19 a.m. 911 caller in the 500 block of South Cane said someone is beating on his car. 7:43 a.m. St. Landry Parish Sheriff deputy called in a possible kidnapping from the 100 block of Johnson.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, June 10 Tonya Arvie, 31, 1200 block of Stella Place, Opelousas. Identity theft. David Darby II, 31, 100 block of Mill, Eunice. Tampering with video surveillance.