News

Helen A. Guillory

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Helen A. Guillory announces her passing on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in the comfort of her home at the age of 82.

Twenty-four pound of methamphetamine with street value estimated at $200,000 was seized in a drug bust reported by Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson. (Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office photos)

24 lbs. of meth seized in Acadia Parish bust

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Twenty-four pound of methamphetamine with street value estimated at $200,000 was seized in a drug bust reported by Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson. During an investigation, Acadia Parish sheriff’s deputies confirmed that a large amount of narcotics was being transported in Crowley.

Eunice juvenile, 15, escaped from the St. Landry Parish jail

(not verified)

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a juvenile who escaped the parish jail Saturday night. The 15-year-old escaped custody around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, a press release said. He was last seen traveling west toward Eunice.

Paul Johnson

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Paul Johnson passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the age of 62. No Services have been planned at this time.

Dwayne Keith Young

Dwayne Kieth Young

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

EUNICE–With heavy hearts and great sadness the family of Dwayne K. Young announces his sudden passing at the age of 67. Dwayne was born on February 21, 1956 to Gil and Ruby Smith Young who precede him in death.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Jan. 22 12:09 a.m. Caller said he wants a wellness check on his teenager that is staying with her mother. 12:39 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Circle Park. 5:35 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Jan. 23 Quanderrick Romond Joshua Bradley, 21, 500 block of East Madison Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Hilda Johnson Manuel

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Hilda Johnson Manuel passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 94. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Thomas Chesson

Eunice man, 65, charged with raping mentally disabled woman

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, January 22, 2024

A 65-year-old Eunice man has been charged with raping a handicapped adult female who has the mentality of a child, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. In a news release, Guidroz stated on Aug.

Catherine “Cathy” Mary LeDoux Francois

Myra Miller

Monday, January 22, 2024

Catherine “Cathy” Mary LeDoux Francois passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Randy Moreau Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.