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Philip Belton

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Philip Belton passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Keenan Brown Celebrant. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, September 18, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Sept. 15 Calvin Hardy, Jr., 44, 300 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Amplified devices, under suspension, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I, monies derived from drug sales, illegal window tit, possession of drug paraphernalia. Saturday, Sept.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, September 18, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 15 12:05 a.m. Caller said a vehicle hit the ditch and entered into someone’s yard then left the scene in the area of the 1500 block of West Maple. 6:40 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, September 18, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Sept. 16-Monday, Sept. 18 Devin Christopher Ansley, 32, 5500 block of Old State Highway, Lottie. Possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, felon in possession of a firearm, bench warrant.

Betty Jean Young Leger

Myra Miller

Monday, September 18, 2023

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Betty Jean Young Leger announces her passing on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Eunice Manor Nursing Home at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Eunice on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, September 18, 2023

Concealed carry permit class set Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class on Saturday, Sept. 23 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at 211 West Park in Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Saturday, September 16, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, Sept. 14 Dedrick Vigers, 48, 100 block of South St. George, Eunice. Probation warrant. Friday, Sept. 15 Jordan Leday, 24, 100 block of Church Street, St. Martinville. Reckless operation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Saturday, September 16, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Sept. 14 3:43 a.m. Shots fired and vehicle in the area with no headlights. 7:05 a.m. Caller said there was a hit and run that occurred sometime last nght at the Eunice Inn. 7:14 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Saturday, September 16, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Sept. 15 Bryant Cain, 39, 1600 block of College Avenue, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard is outside the renovated courthouse on Wedneday afternoon. A ceremony is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday to mark the completion of the renovation project. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ceremony to celebrate St. Landry Parish Courthouse renovation

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 15, 2023

A ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday will celebrate the near completion of a renovation project begun in January 2021. The building in Opelousas was constructed in 1939 and after more than eight decades it had problems.