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Using the right Valentine’s Day questions?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
While struggling to find a suitable angle for this Valentine’s Day essay, I lucked upon some “Reader’s Digest” clickbait. The article talked about psychologist Arthur Aron’s 1997 study, in which he brainstormed 36 questions (including “What would constitute a ‘perfect’ day for you?

Alert desk clerk spotted secretive actress

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
It was the talk of the town when the movie star Elissa Landi was spotted in Crowley on Feb. 3. 1936. She was trying to travel incognito and registered at the Egan Hotel as Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, That didn’t work. Mary Amelia Egan, the sharp-eyed desk clerk, recognized her.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
The following applied for marriages licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Jan. 25 Amos Patrick Cravins II of Opelousas and Andrea Marie Thomas of Opelousas. Friday, Jan. 26 Darius De’Andre Stevens of Eunice and Alexis Reshea’ Senegal of Eunice. Monday, Jan.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Tuesday, Jan. 23 State of Louisiana vs James Edward Campo Jr., non-support. Credit Bureau of Opelousas et al Joshua Marks, open account. Thursday, Jan. 25 Discover Bank vs Tabitha Hargrove, open account.

Tips sought in theft, burning of vehicle

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the theft of a vehicle on Jan. 18 in the 400 block of Maggie Lane near Church Point. A 2022 Toyota Tundra, gray in color, was discovered missing from the residence during the early morning hours.
St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste talks about the weather extremes in January as Board President Mary Ellen Donatto listens at Thursday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste talks about the weather extremes in January as Board President Mary Ellen Donatto listens at Thursday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Substitute teachers voted a pay raise

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
Substitute certified teachers in the St. Landry Parish public schools will get a raise from $70 to $90 a day. The School Board approved the raise unanimously at its meeting on Thursday.
The slots on the curb side drains on U.S. 190 are credited in part with sparing the road from flooding on Jan. 24 and at other times. Mayor Scott Fontenot said Eunice may have been spared the worst of the heavy rainfall, but state Department of Transportation and Development’s installation of the slotted drain lids helped with drainage. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The slots on the curb side drains on U.S. 190 are credited in part with sparing the road from flooding on Jan. 24 and at other times. Mayor Scott Fontenot said Eunice may have been spared the worst of the heavy rainfall, but state Department of Transportation and Development’s installation of the slotted drain lids helped with drainage. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The flood that didn’t happen

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
This is the story that is a bit late, but needs to be told anyway. The clouds on Jan. 24 emptied flooding rain on most of St. Landry Parish. Many areas of the parish flooded and in particular, U.S. 190 on the west end of Opelousas became more of stream than a road.

3rd suspect to fatal Corn St. shooting arrested

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 2, 2024
A third suspect in a fatal shooting on Corn Street on Dec. 15 was arrested in Lafayette, according to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. The suspect, Trevon Lee Jones, 20, of Eunice, is the son of suspect Aaron Jones, who was found dead of an apparent suicide on Dec. 20.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Jan. 30 Kari Fields, 38, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Probation warrant. Wednesday, Jan. 31 Hailey Lowery, 28, 300 block of Poin St., Mamou. Money warrant. Francis Fortson, 37, 800 block of Wayne Road, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 31 12:48 a.m. A subject wants to speak to the Lieutenant in reference to harassment by officers. 1:16 a.m. Unwanted subject near Burger King pushing a green lawn mower. 1:56 a.m.