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St. Landry Parish School Board finance director Shaun Grantham, right, announced at the April 4 School Board meeting she is leaving the school district, After the meeting she said she accepted the position of finance director for the Acadia Parish Police Jury effective April 29.

St. Landry Parish School Board finance director Shaun Grantham, right, announced at the April 4 School Board meeting she is leaving the school district, After the meeting she said she accepted the position of finance director for the Acadia Parish Police Jury effective April 29.

School employees to get $1K stipend

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
All active full-time St. Landry Parish School Board employees as of May 31 are to receive a $1,000 stipend in June. The School Board’s Finance Committee recommended the payment be approved by the full Board at its May 2 meeting.
Some of the 248 volunteers who spread across Eunice on Saturday gathered for a photo in front of the Eunice Municipal Complex. The cleanup was part of Love the Boot in Louisiana. The local cleanup was organized by Keep Eunice Beautiful. The crew in front are members of the LSUE softball team. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Some of the 248 volunteers who spread across Eunice on Saturday gathered for a photo in front of the Eunice Municipal Complex. The cleanup was part of Love the Boot in Louisiana. The local cleanup was organized by Keep Eunice Beautiful. The crew in front are members of the LSUE softball team. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Keep Eunice Beautiful bags a cleanup success

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Some 248 volunteers turned Saturday’s Keep Eunice Beautiful Love the Boot cleanup day a success. “I think it was probably one of our better ones to be so widespread,” said Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director. The cleanup started at about 9 a.m. and for some continued to 4 p.m.

2 men guilty of ambush murder

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Two men who stood trial together for an ambush murder now face life sentences after they were convicted of second-degree murder. St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre reported Marcus Chenier, 27, of Opelousas and Jevon Figaro, 26.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 24, 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, April 23 George Stepney Jr., 24, 400 block of Raymond Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, April 22 Tilden Leger, 26, 600 block of Block St., Lake Charles. Reckless operation of a vehicle.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, April 22 6:47 a.m. Caller from Take 5 Oil reported a break in a back window their deposit was taken. 8:07 a.m. Caller said her brother is threatening to shoot her. 11:07 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 23, 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, April 23 George Stepney Jr., 24, 400 block of Raymond Street, Opelousas.
Raoul Guillory

Raoul Guillory

Raoul Guillory

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Raoul Guillory on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Lake Cove Baptist Church.

Joan Bertrand Roberts

Myra Miller
Monday, April 22, 2024
Joanie Roberts of The Woodlands, Texas (formerly of Eunice) passed away on April 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Eunice High School and McNeese State University. She retired from Spring ISD in Texas as a special education teacher of severe and profound children.
Charles Francois Sr

Charles Francois Sr

Charles Joseph Francois Sr.

Myra Miller
Monday, April 22, 2024
Charles Joseph Francois, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the age of 81. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at (time pending) at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.