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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Dec. 26 O’brian Terry, 24, 1000 block of Vivian, Eunice. Possession of Schedule I, possession of drug paraphernalia. Tuesday, Dec. 30 Joel Murray, 41, 500 block of S.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
Pageants announced The Junior, Teen, Miss and Ms. Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queen Cajun Mardi Gras Festival pageant is Jan. 17. Junior, Teen and Miss contestants must be from St. Landry, Acadia, or Evangeline parishes. The Ms. competition is open to anyone.
Bill Ardoin Jr.

Bill Ardoin Jr.

Bill Ardoin Jr.

Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
Bill Ardoin Jr, age 84, passed away on January 3, 2026. In Fredericksburg, VA.
Robert “Bobby” de’Perrodil was just a teenager the morning federal agents descended upon his home to arrest his father in an elaborate sting that ended in the arrest of more than 60 residents from the Gueydan area on charges of selling wild game.

Robert “Bobby” de’Perrodil was just a teenager the morning federal agents descended upon his home to arrest his father in an elaborate sting that ended in the arrest of more than 60 residents from the Gueydan area on charges of selling wild game.

‘The Peanut Man’

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
By Glenn Quebedeaux Contributing Writer GUEYDAN - It’s been 64 1/2 years, but Robert “Bobby” de’Perrodil remembers the events that unfolded here on May 5, 1961, as if it were yesterday — and how the infamous “Legend of The Peanut Man” became local lore.
Tyrone Guidry (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

Tyrone Guidry (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

Local man arrested by Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on theft charge

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A local man was arrested by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a charge of burglary. Tyrone Guidry, of Eunice, was arrested and charged with felony simple burglary of a vehicle, and his bond was set at $50,000. On Sept.
Gov. Jeff Landry

Gov. Jeff Landry

Landry appointed ‘special envoy’

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Gov. Jeff Landry thanked President Trump for appointing him a special envoy to Greenland, but also said the new role wouldn’t interfere with his main job as governor of Louisiana. “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.
Bertrand’s Printing, located at 115 South 2nd St., was the winner of the ‘Deck the Doors’ contest. The community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition event was sponsored by Eunice Main Street. (Submitted photo)

Bertrand’s Printing, located at 115 South 2nd St., was the winner of the ‘Deck the Doors’ contest. The community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition event was sponsored by Eunice Main Street. (Submitted photo)

‘Deck the Doors’ winner announced

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Bertrand’s Printing, located at 115 South 2nd St., was the winner of the ‘Deck the Doors’ contest. The community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition event was sponsored by Eunice Main Street. (Submitted photo)
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 30 Marlon J. Thomas, 47, 100 block of Thompson Street, Opelousas. Simple burglary, introduction of contraband into a penal institution.
Norma C. LeJeune

Norma C. LeJeune

Norma C. LeJeune

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Church Point–Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December, 31, 2025 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, LA for Norma C. LeJeune, 84, the former Norma Mary Cormier. Mrs. LeJeune, a native and long-time resident of rural St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Dec. 29 Angel White, 32, 800 block of Gallup St., Jennings. Bench warrant.