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Daniel Mark Prudhomme

Daniel Mark Prudhomme passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the age of 39. No Services have been planned at this time.

Charles Norton Tweedel Sr.

Charles Norton Tweedel, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the age of 73. Memorial Service details are pending to be held at a later date at First Baptist Church Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Jan. 25 Bridgett Polk, 49, 100 block of Mesquite Street, Lafayette. Simple battery, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Sunset Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 24 12:24 a.m. 911 caller in the 800 block of South Beulah said her teenager intentionally tried to overdose. Med Express is en route. 3:01 a.m.

News notes

Etouffee Cook-off sponsors sought The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion.

John Alvin Matte

John Alvin Matte passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the age of 57. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jaimie Tyler officiating. Cremation will follow.

St. Landry Parish public school reopen Thursday

All schools and offices in the St. Landry Parish School District will be open Thursday, Jan. 25. "While we acknowledge that some roadways may be impassable, bus drivers will assess the situation accordingly when picking up students," an announcement stated.

Juvenile escapee from Eunice remains at large

St Landry Crime Stoppers needs help locating a juvenile who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail. During the evening hours of Jan. 19, a corrections deputy was overtaken by three juveniles that were housed together.

Marjorie G. Bellow

EUNICE–With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Marjorie G. Bellow on Monday, January 22, 2024. Marjorie peacefully departed this world in the comfort of her own home at the age of 87.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Jan. 24 Leonard Jermond Broussard, 38, 700 block of E. South Street, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Opelousas Police.