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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

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

Patrick Neil Landreneau

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

Patrick Neil Landreneau passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 75. No Services have been planned at this time.

Sandra Savoy Johnson

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

Sandra Savoy Johnson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 73. A Memorial Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Nick Ware Celebrant. Interment of her ashes will be held at a later date.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, June 7 Anique Whitehurst, 42, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Bench warrant. Dominique Leger, 33, 500 block of East Magnolia, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, June 7 12:18 a.m. Just ran off five college kids out of the old hospital. They were advised that if they come back that they would be charged with criminal trespassing. 12:50 a.m. Suspicious motorcycle at Mr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 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. Saturday, June 8-Monday, June 10 Lois Mae Martin, 41, 3300 block of Highway 741, Port Barre.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding three free events off-site in June. Read with a Ranger from 10 to 11 a.m. June 26 at the Eunice Public Library, 222 2nd St., Eunice. Join a park ranger for a children’s book reading and activity.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, June 7, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, June 6 1:00 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of South Beulah said she believes that someone is trying to break into her home. 1:05 a.m. Disturbance reported at a local bar. 1:57 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, June 7, 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, June 7 Wilfred Junius Malbrough, 58, 100 block of Key Street, Sunset. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Dr. Malcolm Vidrine was the guest of fellow Rotarian Jerome Fontenot Wednesday. From left, are LSUE Chancellor and Rotary President Dr. Nancee Sorenson; Vidrine; Dr. Jerome Fontenot, Rotary Club member; and Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs/Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Biologist explains biodiversity crisis

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, June 7, 2024

Since 1970 more than 70 percent of larger living organisms and invertebrates have literally disappeared, Dr.