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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, February 6, 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. Friday, Feb. 6 Ricky James Lazard, 61, 700 block of E. Church Street, Bunkie.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, February 6, 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. Thursday, Feb. 5 Cedrick Dwayne Antoine, 36, 700 block of Hall Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Donatto, Stewart promoted at LSUE

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

Louisiana State University Eunice has announced that Audwin Donatto has been recently named the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs, and Dr. Charles Stewart has been named Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.

Dwight Broussard of Two Country Boys from Mallet Manglier Tea was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

‘The more bitter ... the more better’

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

A cup of Pure Manglier Tea will cure almost any kind of illness..and the more bitter, the better. Dwight Broussard of Two Country Boys from Mallet Manglier Tea was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. Broussard brews and sells Pure Manglier Tea.

Council discusses budget

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Although it was not a topic for discussion, St. Landry Parish council members on Wednesday night received their first glimpse of a completed 2025 budget that currently indicates the parish could avoid an overall annual net operating fund loss .

The 15th annual Taster’s Choice will be held from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus. Pictured is the crowd at the event last year. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Taster’s Choice event set for Wednesday

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

The 15th annual Taster’s Choice will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus. The public is promised great different varieties of food, live music, a silent and live auction.

Vernon McManus

McManus dies at 87

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

Long-time City of Eunice attorney Vernon McManus has passed away. He was 87. In 2011, late Mayor Claud “Rusty” Moody recommended McManus’s appointment as the attorney for the city. McManus succeeded Jacque Pucheu as city attorney.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Parade of Paws set for Feb. 15 The Parade of Paws this year will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at LakeView Park & Beach, located at 1717 Veterans Memorial Highway, Eunice. There will be no entry fees to participate. There will be no judges, and no prizes.

Charlene Guidry Benoit

Charles Guidry Benoit

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Charlene Guidry Benoit passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Reverend Alvin Ogea officiating. Burial will follow in Courville Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 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. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Nishu Nishu, 22, 200 block of Quebedeaux Street, Arnaudville. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS (240 counts).