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Louisiana voters approve four amendments to state constitution

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Saturday’s statewide ballot included four proposed changes to the Louisiana Constitution, a charter that’s been amended 209 times since its adoption in 1974. With results not yet official, voters have given overwhelming approval to all of the proposals.
Nancy Landry, left, and Gwen Collins-Greenup will meet in the Nov. 18, 2023, runoff for Louisiana secretary of state. (Louisiana Illuminator)

Nancy Landry, left, and Gwen Collins-Greenup will meet in the Nov. 18, 2023, runoff for Louisiana secretary of state. (Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Secretary of State race goes down to the wire; runoff needed

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Republican Nancy Landry and Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup finished in a near dead heat Saturday to advance to a Nov. 18 runoff election for Louisiana secretary of state.
Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry greets supporters Oct. 14 at The Ballroom in Broussard after claiming an outright win in the primary election. (Travis Gauthier for Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry greets supporters Oct. 14 at The Ballroom in Broussard after claiming an outright win in the primary election. (Travis Gauthier for Louisiana Illuminator)

Jeff Landry surges to outright win in Louisiana governor’s race

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry will become Louisiana’s 57th governor, claiming the seat outright in Saturday’s primary in a field with three other GOP candidates, a conservative independent and a lone Democrat who was expected to force a runoff. “Tonight’s election was historic.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, October 16, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Oct. 14-Monday, Oct. 16 Donna Lynn Fontenot, 62, 100 block of Beauxis Road, Port Barre. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Port Barre Police. Tricia F. Richard, 40, 100 block of Beauxis Road, Port Barre.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, October 16, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, Oct. 12 Benjamin Allison Sr., 60, 100 block of Threatt, Eunice. Aggravated assault with a firearm. Dannon Fontenot, 50, 200 block of Childs, Eunice. Probation warrant. Tammie Murphy, 33, 300 block of St. Matthew Dr., Church Point.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, October 16, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 12 9:02 a.m. Caller said a suspicious person is trespassing through neighbor’s yards in the area of the 1800 block of West Dudley. 9:32 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, October 16, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Oct. 13 Desiree Nicole Bourgeois, 27, 300 block of Cheramie Road, Port Barre. Bench warrant, disturbing the peace, simple assault, battery of a police officer, resisting a police officer with force or violence.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, October 16, 2023
Eunice Library closed until Oct. 23 Due to unforeseen circumstances the Eunice Public Library will Not reopen on Monday, Oct. 16 as thought. The library will now reopen on Oct. 23. The library staff apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Joseph "Joe" Charles Benoit Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Charles Benoit Jr.

Joseph “Joe” Charles Benoit, Jr.

Myra Miller
Monday, October 16, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Charles Benoit, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Joe’s grandson, Louis Roy, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.