News

Ortego takes oath of office for court of appeal

After being the only candidate to qualify in the special election, the honorable Gary Ortego took the oath office on March 3 to replace the late John Saunders on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal District Three.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
March 11
Terry Babineaux, 44, 800 block of Saddle Drive, Eunice. Warrant, city court contempt of court.
March 13

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.

News notes

Concealed carry weapon permit class set Saturday
The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday on March 19. The location is at 211 West Park Eunice,

Alessia Joy Malone

Alessia Joy Malone passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 20. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Jamie Tyler officiating.

Edwards’ text messages on Ronald Greene’s death sought

State lawmakers on a special committee investigating allegations of a coverup in the 2019 death of a Black motorist in State Police custody want to know more about trooper cellphones that were “sanitized” or wiped clean of data and more recent tex

‘Scentsational’ flowers for spring

The garden can rouse each of the senses. We can enjoy the beautiful colors, the sounds of wildlife, the texture of the plants, the taste of fruits, herbs and vegetables, and of course, the delightful fragrance of many flowers and plants’ foliage.