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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke to Eunice Rotary Club members on Wednesday about an ethics complaint filed against him in September. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke to Eunice Rotary Club members on Wednesday about an ethics complaint filed against him in September. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Sheriff refutes ethics charge

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz refuted state ethics charges in an address to the Eunice Rotary Club. “I can’t wait to get to Baton Rouge at the Ethics Board in December. They will have to correct their issues.

School speed zone planned for Sittig Road

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
An ordinance to set a school speed zone for the Eunice Christian Academy at 865 Sittig Road is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting A public hearing on the ordinance is set at 6:15 p.m. with the meeting to start at 6:30 p.m.
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean

Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean

Acadia Parish assessor is on transition team

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean has been chosen by Governor-elect Jeff Landry to represent Acadia Parish and Louisiana on one of the 14 transition councils formed to identify and create a path for the future of Louisiana.
James M. Guidry signs his name at early voting at the City Hall on Tuesday. Assisting him is Cynthia Martin, commissioner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

James M. Guidry signs his name at early voting at the City Hall on Tuesday. Assisting him is Cynthia Martin, commissioner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Early voting ends Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
At the end of voting Thursday, 2,388 votes had been cast for the Nov 18 election in St. Landry Parish. Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Friday there was no early voting on that day. Voting resumed on Saturday.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Javin Augustus, 24, 2100 block of Woodring, Lake Charles. Simple assault.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Nov. 8 5:17 a.m. Did a walk through at St. Edmund field. 7:16 a.m. Wreck reported at 8th and Hwy. 190, road blockage and no injuries. 8:21 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Nov. 9 Aaron Willie Williams Jr., 56, 2100 block of East Gauthier Road, Lake Charles. Probation hold. Arrested by Louisiana Probation and Parole.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 9, 2023
ECCB&C Christmas Concert Dec. 7-8 The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will present a Christmas Concert “Merry Christmas” at 7 p.m., Dec. 7 and 8 at First Baptist Church.

Murder-suicide victims identified

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz at 1:47 p.m. Monday the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department received a phone call about a female who appeared to be deceased in the Sunset area. Patrol deputies responded to the scene, 2686 N.