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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 15, 2023

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 7 Stephanie Speyrer vs Jennifer Pitre, monies due. Brenda Soape vs Walmart Inc et al, damages. Republic Refinance vs Walter W. Gilley, petition to make judgment executory. Republic Finance vs Shelly A.

Daphney Victoria, left, and Sharlan Williams play bingo.

Seniors treated to holiday luncheon

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 15, 2023

Senior citizens enjoyed a fun-filled event, along with a luncheon, at the Southeast Neighborhood Center Thursday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. holiday event included bingo, door prizes and lunch held at 11:30 a.m. The official bingo caller was Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman.

Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Police Jury holds annual French meeting

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 15, 2023

As the Evangeline Parish Police Jury reappointed Gregory Monier to the Mamou Fire District No. 1 for two additional years and Lucas Berzas and Robert Lejeune to Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners for two additional years.

U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was the speaker at Friday’s LSUE Fall Commencement. (Submitted photo)

U.S. judge, LSUE alumnus offers 5 tips to grads

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 15, 2023

U.S. District Judge Darrel J. Papillion told LSUE graduates their education is a lifeline and bridge to the future. The LSUE almunus also provided five tips to the graduates that he wished he had been told years ago. Papillion spoke at LSU Eunice’s Fall Commencement on Friday.

Eunice News candidate announcement policy

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 15, 2023

The deadline for announcements in The Eunice News is Feb. 23 for the March 23 election. The Eunice News will publish candidate announcements at no charge when accompanied by a $250 payment for advertising. The payment must be made in advance of publication.

3 qualify for district judge

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 15, 2023

As of Friday morning three people qualified on for the 27th Judicial District judge seat to be vacated by the retirement of Judge Gerard Caswell. The Division B seat includes western St. Landry Parish. Qualifying was held through Wednesday through Friday.

Driver killed in two-vehicle Evangeline Parish crash

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash on La. 10 about half a mile west of Beaver Road. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 75-year-old Eddie Brunson (female) of Oakdale.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 14, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Dec. 13 Lachandria Sonnier, 38, 100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Probation warrant. Lee Menard, 52, 1700 block of West Peach, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 14, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 13 12:17 a.m. Suspicious vehicle behind the building of Dollar General. 10:04 a.m. Was advised by deputy that a subject trustee walked off of a detail near St. Edmund. 10:21 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 14, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Dec. 14 Barclay Barell Angello, 38, 300 block of S. Court Street, Opelousas. Disturbing the peace. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Angela Marie Barnaba, 50, 3300 block of Highway 93, Sunset.