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Belly Buddies, a program to fight childhood hunger, has been in existence nearly 10 years, and is hoping to expand. Chad Andrepont, the board president; and Katie Richard, the founder and executive director of the non profit program are with food items. Suggested food items are ones that are easy to open and prepare by a child. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Belly Buddies Color Fun Run registration deadline is Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.

Charlene Papillion and Bertman Papillion of Swords cast their votes at Eunice City Hall during early voting Wednesday morning. Also shown are Commissioners Cynthia Martin and Alexis Gallien. Voting in the front page photo is Eveline Ardoin. (Photo by Myra Miller)

535 early votes cast in 3 days in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

At the end of voting Tuesday, 535 early votes had been cast at the Eunice City Hall poll. The three day tally had 1,893 early votes cast in St. Landry Parish for the March 23 election. Of the votes cast, 816 were in person and 1,077 were absentee.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, March 12 Quentin Darby, 32, 700 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Bench warrant. Damian Boyett, 21, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Courtesy booking for State Probation/Parole. Ella Guillory, 49, 400 block of North Beulah, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, March 12 1:02 a.m. Suspicious person in the area of the 1500 block of West Elm. 1:13 a.m. Report of a vehicle break in at Acadiana Wreck. 7:26 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, March 13 David Christian Thomas Jr., 23, 1600 block of Railroad Street, St Martinville. Maximum speed limits, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, illegal use of weapons.

Heather Elizabeth Joubert Beard

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Heather Elizabeth Joubert Beard passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the age of 46. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Nick Ware Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Chapel Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, March 11 Seth Fuselier, 27, 1400 block of Dudley, Eunice. Domestic abuse. Elliot Gabryell Hardy, 29, 200 block of North Cane, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, March 11 1:32 a.m. 911 caller in the 100 block of Crestview Loop said her aunt lives there and is refusing to give her two daughters back. 2:30 a.m.

Sylvia Courville Marcantel

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sylvia Courville Marcantel passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, March 12 Matthew Necaise, 50, 900 block of Lastrapes Street, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by Opelousas Police.