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Council passes budget, president signs it

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said he signed parish government’s 2023 budget Thursday afternoon. It has taken about six months for that to happen. At Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting a budget passed with a 10% cut to the general fund budget.

Toddler killer’s appeal rejected

Robert Miller III’s appeal of his manslaughter conviction and 5-year sentence for the killing an 18-month-old toddler has been rejected by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal.

Church leaders complain about revoked liquor license

The circumstances are unusual, but leaders of the Opelousas Life Church made their case for a liquor license to be restored for a restaurant/bar they operate at the former Indian Hills Country Club. Associate Pastor Angela Angello told the St.

Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts the family of Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling announces his passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Opelousas General Hospital at the age 82 with family by his side. Woodrow’s life will be celebrated on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 21 Brandon Scott Stelly, 41, 300 block of Heard Sylvester Road, Washington. Theft, value less than $1,000.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 21 00:13 Three subjects riding bicycles heading in the direction of Wilson Drive. 00:16 Loud music complaint in the 100 block of East Ardoin. 00:42 Suspicious subject in the area of B&B and Marjorie.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 22 Dana Marie Borel, 41, 2300 block of Highway 357, Opelousas. Hold for Avoyelles Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ethelen Drew, 60, 500 block of Vincent Street, Opelousas.

Blazing well drew crowds, confused cows

They still happen occasionally, but gas well fires are not nearly as common as they were in earlier days in the oil field, and, it seems, not nearly so spectacular.

News notes

ECCBC Summer Concert set July 13, 14 The Eunice Community Concert Concert Band & Community Choir will have its Summer Concert, “Summertime” at 7 p.m. July 13 and 14 at First Baptist Church in Eunice. ECCBC promises a musically diverse program with something for everyone in the family.

Berline Boone

EUNICE–On the beautiful evening of June 20, 2023, a loving and kindhearted mother and grandmother, Berline Boone passed away in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at St.