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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, April 27, 2026

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, April 25-Monday, April 27 Darriana Deanti Gorrell, 22, 7000 block of Highway 93, Arnaudville.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, April 27, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 22 Cody Collins-Woodruff, 29, unknown address, Eunice. Unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling. Thursday, April 23 Nikita Hebert, 32, unknown address, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, April 27, 2026

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. Friday, April 24 There were 12 traffic stops from 8:03 a.m. until 1:51 a.m. Saturday, April 25. Officer L.

News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, April 27, 2026

Eunice City-wide food drive May 9-May 16 Keep Eunice Beautiful is partnering with Keep America Beautiful for Good Neighbor Day America, a nationwide event “America 250.

Dollie Kay Myers Holford

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Dollie Kay Myers Holford

Myra Miller

Monday, April 27, 2026

Dollie Kay Myers Holford was born on February 8, 1975, in Eunice, and passed away on April 25, 2026. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, cherished daughter, and beloved sister.

Miranda Kay Isaac

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Miranda Kay Isaac

Myra Miller

Monday, April 27, 2026

Miranda Kay Isaac, age 51, left this world on April 20, 2026, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph. After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully, leaving behind memories infused with love, laughter, and a spirit that touched all who knew her.

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

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A Worm Bin can be fun and easy

Myra Miller

Friday, April 24, 2026

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club A worm bin can be a fun and easy alternative way to compost, especially if you do not have enough room for a compost pile.

Ted Houston and his crew from Williams Gas Pipeline Transco every year do volunteer work, and they refer to this day as their Volunteer Project. They choose a city and a project to clean up and beautify. On Wednesday morning the crew volunteered and worked at the Harris Park in Eunice.

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Volunteer Project at Harris Park

Myra Miller

Friday, April 24, 2026

Kevin McFarlain

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Trooper returns to road after year of recovery

Myra Miller

Friday, April 24, 2026

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Louisiana State Trooper Kevin McFarlain of Eunice returned to the road Thursday night for his first shift in 281 days. McFarlain was struck by a passing motorist in July of 2025 while working a crash on US 190 in Opelousas.

Seatbelts prevented serious injuries in this two car crash last week. (Photos by Rebecca Chaisson)

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Eunice Police join ‘Buckle Up in Your Truck’ Safety Campaign

Myra Miller

Friday, April 24, 2026

Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A foggy windshield led to an early morning car crash last week at the intersection of West Laurel and South Bobcat. An 18-year-old driver was attempting to make a left turn on the yellow caution arrow at that intersection.