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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, August 18, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 17 Nicholas Donate Richard, 23, 1200 block of Larry St., Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling. Brad Castille, 46, 1100 block of West Maple, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, August 18, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 17 12:48 a.m. Caller in the 800 block of South Beulah said a subject bit another subject. 2:44 a.m. Caller in the 600 block of South Martin Luther King said a subject is banging on her door and yelling for help.

Dawn Lavergne Blanchard

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 17, 2023

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dawn Lavergne Blanchard announces her passing on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home at the age of 45. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 21. 2023 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

La. 95 Spur “Tasso Loop” road work planned

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, August 17, 2023

La. 95 Spur “Tasso Loop” between the East and West Junction of U.S. 190 will have daily alternating lane closures beginning Monday until Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The closures are necessary to allow crews to perform asphalt milling and paving operations.

Lovan Barton Thomas

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 17, 2023

NATCHITOCHES– Lovan Barton Thomas, publisher of The Natchitoches Times, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, Aug. 13, 2023. Services will be Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the First United Methodist Church on Second Street in Natchitoches. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. with services at 11 a.m.

The Savoy Family Band performed on the Salle de Danse stage Sunday morning, March 20, 2022, at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette’s Girard Park. (Photo by David Simpson)

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 49th annual music lineup released

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 49th annual three-day FREE Cajun and Zydeco music festival, which will take place Oct. 13 to 15 at Girard Park in Lafayette.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 17, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 16 Jamichael Moreau, 22, 400 block of N. Railroad Avenue, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Jake Schaefer, 29, 100 block of Rodney, Eunice. No bicycle light, possession of Schedule II. Derick Comeaux, 37, 300 block of Corn, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 17, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 16 12:40 a.m. Report of a suspicious vehicle. 1:44 a.m. Caller reported a suspicious subject walking in the roadway. 8:42 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 17, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 17 Brigit A. Murphy, 66, 300 block of Natehez Blvd., Opelousas. Careless operation of a motor vehicle, DWI (2nd offense). Arrested by Opelousas Police.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Miss Eunice, Teen Miss Eunice set Aug. 26 The Eunice Pageant Organization, along with the city of Eunice, will present a Miss Eunice Pageant at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Northwest Community Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from any contestant or at the door for $10.