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Jenora "Jen" Brown Nagata

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of Jenora “Jen” Brown Nagata on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. She peacefully left this world at Eunice Manor Nursing Home at the age of 94. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

William "Bill" Allen Thompson

William “Bill” Allen Thompson passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the age of 84. No Services have been planned at this time.

Geno Delafose returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam

Famed accordionist Geno Delafose returns to the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans. Herman Fuselier, director of the St.

Adjudicated property awardees asked to contact parish government

St. Landry Parish Government is requesting that anyone who was awarded an adjudicated property prior to March 1 to get in touch with Cynthia Fontenot at 337-948-3688 before Nov. 17.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Nov. 1-Thursday, Nov. 2 Jessica Marie Lujan, 47, 3100 block of Levin Street, Alexandria. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Daniel Tyree Citizen Jr.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Kenneth Malveaux, 61, 1000 block of West Ash, Eunice. Disturbing the peace by intoxication. Octavia Fontenot, 59, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Aggravated assault, contempt of court. Juvenile, 15, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Nov. 1 1:15 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of 3rd said cell phone is missing after another subject came into the home. 6:21 a.m.

News notes

Coco Tribe at Opelousas Museum The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will be at the Opelousas Museum from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday. The Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center is located at 315 N. Main St., in Opelousas. November is National American Indian Heritage Month.

Revenue sharing with student athletes is coming and could mean sports cutbacks

An LSU athletics administrator predicted there’s a “90% chance” a judge will rule in favor of former student athletes in a case that could result in schools sharing revenue with players.

Americans are being hurt by the politics of hate

“The more we learn about the 2020 election the more illegitimate it becomes. America deserves to know whether we have a fake president in the oval office.