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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, Jan. 8 Hollis Priest, 43, 1000 block of Diane Gail Road, Basile. Possession of Schedule I, possession of drug paraphernalia. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Aggravated burglary, resisting, illegal possession of firearm. Juvenile, 12, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 9 12:11 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of North 5th said a subject stole money from his wallet. 3:35 a.m.
Paul “The Agent” DeRousselle

Paul “The Agent” DeRousselle

MLK Celebration is Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Dr. M.L. King Dream Team will present the MLK Celebration in Eunice with a parade at 2 p.m. and a program at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The program will be held at New Zion Baptist Church, 251 Nimitz, Eunice with keynote speaker Paul “The Agent” DeRousselle.
Jennifer Aguillard, a physical therapist and Board certified pediatric clinical specialist, was the guest speaker last week at the Eunice Rotary Club. She developed and patented Anni’s Activity Chair, an early intervention chair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Jennifer Aguillard, a physical therapist and Board certified pediatric clinical specialist, was the guest speaker last week at the Eunice Rotary Club. She developed and patented Anni’s Activity Chair, an early intervention chair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Aguillard develops activity chair for disabled children

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Jennifer Aguillard of Magic Moments Physical Therapy, LLC in Opelousas spoke about Anni’s Activity Chair at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Jan. 3. Aguillard is a licensed physical therapist and Board certified pediatric clinical specialist with over 30 years of experience.

Bad idea to keep Trump off the ballot

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Here is the election question dominating the national news. Can a minor state official decide the outcome of the presidential election? The Maine secretary of state apparently thinks so.
Accordionist Gerard Delafose. (Submitted photo)

Accordionist Gerard Delafose. (Submitted photo)

Zydeco Capital Jam opens 2024 with Gerard Delafose

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Veteran accordionist Gerard Delafose hosts the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Delafose was originally scheduled to lead the December jam but had a scheduling conflict.

City audit, Mardi Gras meeting nixed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Eunice city government meeting on Tuesday included a report from Shirley Vige about an audit of city finances, but the focus seemed to be on Mardi Gras and the youth sports season. Vige said the city government finances are in good shape in 2023.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, recites his oath delivered by Louisiana Associate Supreme Court Judge James Genovese and Bellard’s wife, Melissa, holds a bible.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, recites his oath delivered by Louisiana Associate Supreme Court Judge James Genovese and Bellard’s wife, Melissa, holds a bible.

Parish holds inauguration for its officials

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
An inauguration for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials was held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. The event honored and formally inaugurated Parish President Jessie Bellard along with Parish Council members.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Anthony F. Gordon, 43, 100 block of Alberta Ned Lane, Morrow. Illegal Possession of stolen things, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Anthony F.