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Jessie Bellard, St. Landry Parish president, speaks at Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Bellard: Plan would upgrade all parish roads

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

St. Landry Parish Jessie Bellard said he is working on a plan that would upgrade all parish roads. Speaking to the Eunice Rotary Club, Bellard said he visited Washington, D.C., in January with a goal of obtaining grants for the parish.

There will be a first Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. to noon on April 13.

Belly Buddies to battle hunger in kids

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

There will be a first Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. to noon on April 13. This Color Fun Run’s purpose is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students through the non-profit Belly Buddies.

Downtown Eunice was packed on Tuesday with dancers, drinkers and shoppers. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Mardi Gras unfolds as a perfect day to party

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

The sky was a deep blue and the day warmed into the comfortable 60s for a Mardi Gras that drew what was probably a record crowd to downtown Eunice. The Mardi Gas runs no matter what the weather — maybe something like a hurricane would stop it.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, February 16, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Feb. 16 Ranvill Markeith Richard, 36, 1600 block of Brown Street, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Rontrell Tarik Boutte, 27, 100 block of Steed Place, Lafayette.

Brent James Lahaye

Man accused of abusing wheelchair-bound wife

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, February 15, 2024

A 44-year-old Krotz Springs man has been charged with abusing his wheelchair-bound wife, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. Brent James Lahaye, of the 100 block of Waterfront Road, is charged with cruelty to persons with infirmities and false imprisonment.

Shirley Mae Richard Miller

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Shirley Mae Richard Miller passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the age of 80. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating.

Melva Marie Cart

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Melva Marie Cart passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the age of 84. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 15, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Feb. 14 Christie Boudreaux, 46, 1600 block of Ellis Daigle Drive, Eunice. Warrant for Cameron Parish. Donald Gabriel, 45, 500 block of Emmett St., Opelousas. Violation of protective order, misdemeanor. Donald Gabriel, 45, 500 block of Emmett St.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 15, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Feb. 14 1:25 a.m. Assist with Med Express that is en route to the 500 block of East Vine. Subject is being physical and verbal with mother. 8:22 a.m. Report of a vehicle in a ditch at Vine and Hwy. 13.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 15, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Feb. 15 Casey Ray Snoke, 28, 1100 block of Jeanus Road, Ville Platte. Fraudulent firearm and ammunition purchase. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.