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Council probe into firings still alive

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
An ordinance to investigate the firing of St. Landry Parish Government employees from Aug. 24, 2020, to the present is to be introduced at the Oct. 17 Parish Council meeting.
Volunteers pick up T-shirts and cleaning supplies on April 22 at the Eunice Municipal Complex lobby. (Photoo by David Simpson)

Volunteers pick up T-shirts and cleaning supplies on April 22 at the Eunice Municipal Complex lobby. (Photoo by David Simpson)

Eunice cleanup best ever

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup was the best ever, according to Donna Baltakis director of volunteer group. Baltakis spoke at the Tuesday Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting where the city business centered mostly on ordinances.

Parish sales tax collections up 4% from a year ago

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 4% in April compared to a year ago, according to the School Board’s tax division. Year-to-date collections through April totaled $31,315,498, up $1,209,742 from $30,105,756 in April 2022.
The crowd listens to the St. Landry Parish School Superintendent candidates on Monday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas.

The crowd listens to the St. Landry Parish School Superintendent candidates on Monday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas.

School superintendent finalists quizzed at forum

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The two candidates for St. Landry Parish School Superintendent answered a dozen questions related to the job one of them may get this week. The hour and half forum was sponsored by Vision St. Landry and the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 9 Kayla S. Gaugh, 31, 700 block of South 13th, Eunice. Bench warrant. Brian Miller, 28, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Probation warrant. Girard Deville, 36, 200 block of College, Eunice. Contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 9 06:39 Caller in the 1800 block of Betty said a person is sitting on her porch. 10:02 Restraining order on a subject, and now subject is in the area of Jake.
Betty Fontenot Guillory

Betty Fontenot Guillory

Betty Fontenot Guillory

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Betty Fontenot Guillory passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 88. No Services have been planned at this time.
Kathryn “Cathy” Sue Landreneau

Kathryn “Cathy” Sue Landreneau

Kathryn Landreneau

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kathryn “Cathy” Sue Landreneau announces her passing on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 68 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 9 Charles Ray Burton, 50, 400 block of Dupre Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Amanda Marie Figueron, 46, 900 block of Highway 754, Sunset.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 8 Gerald W. Fontenot, 73, 600 block of North 8th, Eunice. Bench warrant. Kimberly Porche, 42, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Bench warrant.