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Rice Field Road and Signo Road closed in Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area

Rice Field Road and Signo Road in the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have been temporarily closed due to oil and gas activity, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.

LDWF agents help rescue boaters from the Atchafalaya River

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents participated in a successful search and rescue mission in Avoyelles Parish on March 11. LDWF Cpl. Douglas Anderson received a call around 4 p.m.

Grand jurors indicts 3 on murder charges

St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre reported the grand jury indicted three men on March 15 on murder charges. Friday’s return indicted Carl Franklin Tates for the second-degree murder of Demetris Lincoln, both from Houston. On Aug.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, March 18 Garret Andrus, 30, 300 block of June, Eunice. Contempt of court. Billy Thomas, 46, 100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Attempted simple burglary, 2 counts.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, March 18 3:25 a.m. Stalled vehicle near LSUE and Maple. 7:40 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of Ida said the school bus hit her child and took off. Caller said she does not need an ambulance. 8:35 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, March 19 Martin Guillory, 48, 700 block of Abdalla Blvd., Opelousas. Aggravated assault with a firearm (4 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police. Kelsi Johnston, 29, 4800 block of George Soileau Road, Eunice.

Alma Jeanne Sittig Francois

Alma Jeanne Sittig Francois, affectionately known as Jeannie, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt passed away at home surrounded by family and friends March 17, 2024. A funeral service will be conducted at Ardoin’s Funeral Home on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Judy Verrett Cochran

Judy Verrett Cochran passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the age of 71. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, March 15 5:37 a.m. Caller from Tobacco Plus said someone keeps walking up and circling around her car. 7:51 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of North Beulah near the alley said a subject is on the ground. 10:39 a.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, March 16-Monday, March 18 Victoria Ann Offord, 41, 1300 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.