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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, June 12, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 9 06:40 Wreck at the 300 block of Wilson Drive. 07:39 Caller in the 100 block of Jeansonne said a subject with a bat is beating on a car. 09:37 Ungovernable juvenile in the 100 block of Jeansonne.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, June 12, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 9 Shane Marks, 37, 100 block of Knute Rockne Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gene Lanclos, 61, 1800 block of Jake Drive, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, June 12, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 7 Aaron Joseph Guidry, 32, homeless, Eunice. Criminal trespass. Ismail Drehmmsis, 21, 2100 block of Bearcat Dr., Basile, Probation warrant. Dontraious Willia MS, 22, 8100 block of West Cherry, Opelousas. Flight from an officer, no driver’s license.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, June 12, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 7 04:21 Report of a truck that hit a stop sign and a tree near Childs and Jelks and truck is still running and no one is inside the vehicle. 04:44 Suspicious person in the 1300 block of West Peach.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, June 12, 2023

Mt. Olive Cemetery in need of lawn care Help is needed from the family, friends and concerned citizens those laid to rest at Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family members, are compelled to organize together to consistently take care of the lawn care/landscaping needs of this property moving forward.

Belinda Chatman Ashford

Myra Miller

Monday, June 12, 2023

Belinda Chatman Ashford passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the age of 62. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Stacey Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Surprising gardening hacks

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, June 9, 2023

It’s always fun to find new and interesting ways of doing things. Here are some different tips on how to grow plants from seeds or propagate from cuttings.

Bees collect pollen from blanket flowers.

Nurturing nature’s champions with plants for pollinators

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Gardens come alive with the buzzing of bees, fluttering butterflies and graceful hummingbirds each spring and summer. In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S.

Gov. John Bel Edwards (Photo by Allison Allsop / LSU Manship School News Service)

Edwards says he expects to veto three transgender bills

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, June 9, 2023

Gov. John Bel Edwards said he expects to veto three anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in the legislative session that ended Thursday.

Flag poles were placed on the roof of the St. Landry Parish courthouse on Thursday. The poles are returning to the roof where they originally were located. There will be three placed on the roof. The pole on the roof will be brought down. It’s part of the courthouse renovation work that includes waterproofing, new energy efficient windows and doors, new awning, a handicapped ramp, new courtroom on the third floor, renovated tax assessor’s office and the old courthouse bell will be placed on the grounds in

Courthouse flag poles

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, June 9, 2023