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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, Feb. 28-Monday, March 2 Kerrie Don Semaire, 51, 1100 block of Hayward Street, Opelousas.

Monty Lou Putnam Stoute

Monty Lou Putnam Stoute, age 86, of Scott, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. A service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Basile with Pastor Mike Fontenot officiating.

Cecile "Faye" Prejean Dies

Cecile "Faye" Prejean Dies, born on February 1, 1955, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. The funeral service will take place at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10 a.m., officiated by Deacon Gary Gaudin.

David Anthony Gaspard

David Anthony Gaspard, a cherished family man, passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 74. No Services have been planned at this time.

News notes

Pre-k Enrollment at Highland Early Learning Center set Highland Early Learning Center is having a Pre-K Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2026 to qualify for Pre-K. Visit Highland Early Learning Center for an application, 1341 Duck Avenue, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Feb. 26 There were 15 traffic stops from 8:37 a.m. until 4:28 p.m. Officer C. Godeaux 12:31 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, Feb. 27 Kimberly C. Carriere, 37, 100 block of N. Barousse Street, Church Point. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Feb. 26 Jerod Guillory, 30, 100 block of College Road, Eunice. Simple battery.

Parent charged in alleged assault against teacher

A Washington woman was arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office after allegedly assaulting a teacher a North Central High School. Terrall Evette Babineaux, 46, was arrested on a charge of: assault on a school teacher by non-student (felony). St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J.

Inmates graduate from Opioid Program

A dozen inmates have graduated from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Opioid Program. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz is pleased to report, “We initiated this program in conjunction with Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center last year, to a successful conclusion.