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Baby boy Grayson Bryc Marvin is Acadian Medical Center’s first baby of the year. Grayson, born on Jan. 3 at 10:14 a.m., weighed 6 pounds and 4.8 ounces and measured 20- 1/2-inches in length. His parents are Lanie Gary and Laken Marvin of Jennings. Dr. Monty Heinen, OB/gyn, delivered the baby. Lanie’s due date was Jan. 10. The baby’s pediatrician is Dr. Lawanda E. Lamar Bellamy in Crowley. The grandparents of Grayson are Tad and Sam Gary, and Chasity and Randy Marvin, all of Jennings. Acadian Medical Center

First baby of the year at Acadian Medical Center

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 5, 2024

Michael A. Guillory

Guillory named to JD Bank Board

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 5, 2024

Guillory Oil President Michael A. Guillory has been named to the JD Bancshares Board of Directors. Donald, Jr., chairman of the Board of Directors of JD Bancshares Inc., announced the appointment in a news release. The appointment was effective Dec. 19, 2023.

Jerry James Guillory

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The family of Jerry James Guillory announces his passing on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 84. A private Memorial Service will be held at Guillory Cemetery.

Parish reschedules adjudicated property sale

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, January 4, 2024

St. Landry Parish Government regrets to inform the public that the adjudicated property sale, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, has been postponed. This decision comes in response to the official journal failing to advertise the property listings in accordance with legal requirements.

Michael Brown

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 4, 2024

EUNICE–It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Brown on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home at the age of 75. A Celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. The ceremony will commence at 2 p.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 3 10:21 a.m. Caller said that there was a theft that occurred at rental propety in the 100 block of North 8th. 12:28 p.m. Welfare check on a subject in the 700 block of Carron. 3:16 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Jan. 4 John Kasey Thomas IV, 22, 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nicolas David Spears, 26, 100 block of Orchid Drive, Opelousas.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 4, 2024

CDA meeting set for Monday Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court, Eunice 208, will have a monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Jeanmard Center. Catholic women 18 years of age and older are invited to attend to learn more about this charitable organization.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Dec. 30-Wednesday, Jan. 3 Rachael Tellifero, 38, 200 block of Jasmine Drive, Pineville. Suspended license, headlamps, possession of Schedule II CDS, drug paraphenalia. Arrested by Port Barre Police.

The urgency to become cyber-secure in 2024

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Cyber attacks will be significantly worse in 2024 for anyone who uses a digital device. Yet few are aware of, or prepared for, the threats they face — or how their poor cybersecurity skills are putting them and their families at incredible risk.