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Laura Rougeau Garcille

Garcille announces for St. Landry Parish district judge

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

My name is Laura Rougeau Garcille and I am announcing my candidacy for St. Landry Parish District Court Judge, Division B, which became vacant after the retirement of Judge A. Gerard Caswell in December of 2023. I earned my juris doctorate from the Paul M.

From left, are Deborah Eckholdt, Eunice Chamber Board member; Susan Vigee, Eunice Chamber Board member; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots treasurer; Jeanne Solis, executive director Louisiana Folk Roots; Jacob Bergeron, Eunice Chamber Board member; Bonnie Kyzar, Eunice Chamber Board member; Broch Leger, Eunice Chamber vice president; Erika Fontenot, president; Kayla Heinen, Eunice Chamber executive director; and John Pucheu, Eunice Chamber Board member. (Submitted photo)

Crawfish Etouffeé Cook-off scheduled Saturday in March

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce executive director Kayla Heinen is preparing for the upcoming annual World Championship Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off to be held March 23. Heinen said she is looking forward to it and hoping for a huge crowd.

Lance Armentor

Savoy Medical Center CEO Armenter to lead OGHS

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Lance Armentor, former president and CEO of Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, will be the new president and chief executive officer of Opelousas General Health System on April 1. Gina Bradley Tuttle, chairwoman of the Opelousas General Health System Board of Trustees, announced the appointment.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 20 12:02 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of South 8th said a subject is under her carport. 1:32 a.m. Caller requested extra patrol in the area of the South Martin Luther King apartments. 7:53 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Feb. 21 Tyren Daniel Buckner, 28, 200 block of S. Bridge Street, Washington. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alexis Marie Kennedy, 41, 2200 block of Babe Street, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Feb. 17-Tuesday, Feb. 20 Sherika Pitre, 33, 800 block of Pulford Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse battery (strangulation). Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, Feb. 19 Rachel Fink, 36, 500 block of Pearl, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Feb. 19 12:16 a.m. 911 caller in the 1100 block of West Vine said she thinks she hears something outside near her windows. 12:50 a.m. Suspicious person behind the Northwest Pavilion. 2:03 a.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, February 19, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Feb. 16 1:39 a.m. Acadian Ambulance requested an officer in the 1200 block of Yukon for a patient that took medicine and is not sure how much. Subject is awake and is responding. 5:31 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, February 19, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, Feb. 15 Matthew Miller, 19, 400 block of Pearl, Eunice. Simple battery. Valerie Tweedel, 66, 400 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Rusty Tweedel, 44, 400 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Probation warrant.