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Eunice murderer denied appeal

A Eunice man convicted of a Nov. 4, 2019, murder will continue to serve his 35-year sentence at hard labor after his appeal was denied by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. Demyron L. Skinner was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of De’Omane Frank. Skinner was sentenced on April 27, 2023.

Prescription needed for pills under bill legislature OKs

The St. Landry Parish School Board is moving toward changing the title of its top finance job from finance director to chief finance officer. “We’ve been adverting this job for awhile. We have three applicants. None of them are certified.

Abortion pill possession to be a crime

The Louisiana Senate Thursday approved a bill that would classify abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances, sending it to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk for his signature.

Ronald “Johnny” John LeJeune

Ronald “Johnny” John LeJeune passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Michael Sucharski Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish congressional district changing to District 6

St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters Byron Stelly announces the start of both Congressional and State Supreme Court redistricting. All of St. Landry Parish will now be in Congressional District 6, and a portion of the parish will now be in Supreme Court District 2.

Arrest made in 20-year-old murder case

In December of 2003, Susan Kennedy Jackson’s body was discovered in Bayou Wikoff just north of exit 82 near Crowley. Jackson was discovered with blunt force trauma to her head. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P.

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. Thursday, May 23 Cameron Payne, 20, 1000 block of East Overston, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 22 Coty Manuel, 56, 500 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Hit and run, no driver’s license. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Theft, illegal possession of tobacco/nicotine product.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 22 12:15 a.m. Caller said he has been following a vehicle since I-10 and they are now on Hwy. 190 leaving Basile area. Vehicle is swerving and driving erratically. 7:43 a.m.

Bill eases penalties for paraphernalia

he Louisiana Senate on Tuesday approved an amended version of a House bill that would decriminalize the possession and use of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes and bongs, by making it a civil offense punishable by a fine but no jail time.