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Gov. John Bel Edwards will leave his chicken coop and hens for Gov.-elect Jeff Landry when he leaves office. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Governor’s Mansion chickens to remain in residence through transition

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ chickens will remain in residence at the Governor’s Mansion even after their owner leaves office. Edwards intended to take the chickens with him back to his home in Amite at the end of his term next month, but he has decided to leave them after Gov.

Remap appeal rejected

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

In Louisiana’s congressional redistricting case, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied the state’s petition to try to halt the lawsuit based on an unusual argument that says private individuals don’t have the right to sue over voting rights. Other aspects of the Robinson v.

City sets holiday hours

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot has decided to grant full-time, non-civil service employees 8 hours of paid administrative leave on Dec. 26 to coincide with the State and St. Landry Parish holidays. The City of Eunice non-civil service departments will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.

St. Landry Parish inauguration set Jan. 8

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

An inauguration for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The event aims to honor and formally inaugurate the Parish President, Jessie Bellard along with officials elected in October.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Dec. 20 Dexter Lee Stelly, 30, 100 block of Hickory Road, Arnaudville. Hit and run, simple obstruction of a highway. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Kodi Manuel, 28, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Kevin Thomas, 20, 100 block of Benoit, Eunice. Resisting an officer, disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Dec. 19 2:18 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of Mayers requested extra patrol in reference to dogs barking in the area. 7:11 a.m. Manager of a business said threats being mad. 7:34 a.m.

Items seized in a drug bust north of Church Point. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office photo)

Traffic was a tip for detectives making drug bust

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

A tip about a large number of vehicles visiting a residence in the 300 block of La. 751 north of Church Point led to a drug bust, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Donovan Javon Bourgeois, 30, was arrested on Dec.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Dec. 15 Kodi Manuel, 28, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Bicycle must have front mounted light, resisting an officer. Monday, Dec. 18 Danny Bertrand, 30, 900 block of North 4th, Eunice. Theft. Sadie Trumps, 68, 900 block of North 4th, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Dec. 18 1:23 a.m. Two suspicious subjects in the area of 11th and Hwy. 190. 2:16 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in a drive thru for over an hour. 8:30 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of McArthur. 9:51 a.m.