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APSO investigating body found in bayou

ACADIA PARISH — Acadia Parish sheriff’s deputies recovered human remains after two fishermen discovered them in Bayou Queue de Tortue late Friday, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson The remains were found near Highway 13 in the southern portion of the parish, Gibson said.

LSUE continues to set enrollment records

EUNICE – The momentum continues to build at LSU Eunice where the university has set more enrollment records during the Spring 2026 semester. LSUE is proud to announce that it has a record 3,580 students this spring, taking a record 33,606 scheduled credit hours.

Dudley Joseph Diaville

EUNICE–It is with great sadness that the family of Dudley Joseph Diaville announces his passing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home with loving family by his side at the age of 87. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Thursday, Feb. 26 Jaslyn Maricia Jackson, 33, 100 block of Michael Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, Feb. 25 There were six traffic stops from 4:40 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. Officer M. Pitre 3:29 a.m.

News notes

Pre-k Enrollment at Highland Early Learning Center set Highland Early Learning Center is having a Pre-K Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2026 to qualify for Pre-K. Visit Highland Early Learning Center for an application, 1341 Duck Avenue.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, Feb. 24 There were 12 traffic stops from 7:25 a.m. until 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Officer M.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Johnausray Marcell, 25, 900 block of Cicile Blvd., Breaux Bridge. Battery on a dating partner, false imprisonment.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Patrick Dwayne Lewis, 37, 600 block of East Street, Opelousas.

Jane Askew

Jane, beloved companion of Elton Faul, Jr., passed away peacefully joining her son Benito Canales, Jr. on February 19, 2026. She was known for her warm heart and kindness to everyone who crossed her path.