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Travis Cormier (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

CP man arrested on attempted first degree murder, several other charges

Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 12, 2025

A Church Point man wanted for numerous criminal charges including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer has been arrested and booked into the Acadia Parish Jail. Travis Cormier, 36, of Church Point, was arrested at a residence in Crowley on Wednesday.

The Eunice Food Bank Food Drive was held Tuesday with 3.5 tons of food collected. Mary Ann Guillory, director at the Eunice Food Bank, will accept all food items and monetary donations. Guillory is pleased with the community’s help and their spirit of giving to those less fortunate. Guillory is also in need of volunteers at the food bank. The Eunice Food Bank is located at 2101 West Ash in Eunice, directly behind the DMV office, and it is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. until noon. For more i

Eunice Food Bank collects 3.5 tons of donations

Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 12, 2025

Board moves forward with condemnation of properties

Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 12, 2025

By Claudette Olivier Editor The Eunice Board of Alderman approved individual motions to issue an order of condemnation for five different properties in the city during its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Jaylan Nicholson

Corrections officer arrested, charged with bringing narcotics into parish jail

Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 12, 2025

OPELOUSAS — A St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office corrections officer has been arrested on a charge of bringing narcotics into the parish jail. Jaylan Nicholson, 21, of Opelousas, was arrested on charges of introduction of contraband into a penal facility and malfeasance in office. Sheriff Bobby J.

School board discusses millage election

Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 12, 2025

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The St. Landry Parish School Board has agreed to send a two-part property millage election that includes employee pay raises and school projects funding to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for approval.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 11, 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. Thursday, Dec. 11 Danny Trey Deranger, III, 18, 900 block of East Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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, Dec. 10 There were 13 traffic stops from 7:15 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Officer S. Myers 1:03 a.m.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Decorating contest announced. Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 10, 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. Wednesday, Dec. 10 Dajin Malik Cottrell, 29, 900 block of Rice Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.

Betty Ann LeJeune Morgan

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Betty Ann LeJeune Morgan, age 78, and a lifelong resident of Eunice, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel from 12 noon until 9 p.m. Cremation will follow.