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Rosalind A. Chachere

Rosalind Anderson Chachere

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

EUNICE–With love, the family of Rosalind Anderson Chachere announces the passing of their beautiful mother in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side at the age of 98. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St.

Gov. Edwards' 2023 Regular Session remarks

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, April 10, 2023

Gov. Edwards' 2023 Regular Session remarks As prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of legislature, distinguished guests and my fellow Louisianans. This is the eighth time I’ve delivered the State of the State address.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, April 10, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 7-April 10 Ramsey Allen Grenfell, 44, 500 block of Curleys Road, Sunset. Bench Warrant (2 Counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Corey Andre Venture, 36, 300 block of West Bertheaud Ave, Lafayette.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, April 10, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 7 Terry James Peterson, 41, 600 block of Sherwood Street, Opelousas. Resisting an officer. April 9 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, loud music from a vehicle from 50 feet.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, April 10, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 6 00:05 Lobby complaint in reference to disturbance. 01:15 Stolen gun in the 400 block of McArthur. 01:42 Two juveniles seen near Little Green Bar.

Myriam Deshotel

Myra Miller

Monday, April 10, 2023

Myriam Deshotel passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the age of 58. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, April 10, 2023

Know Your Worth, Say Yes to the dress Sponsors New Zion Baptist Church’s Excellence Know Your Worth, Dads & Kids and New Day Personal Care Services will host a Prom Dress Giveaway from 5 to 7 p.m. from April 11 until April 13 at New Zion Baptist Church J.G. Frank Life Center, in Eunice.

Fatal shooting in Eunice

Victim dies from a fatal shooting in Eunice

Myra Miller

Friday, April 7, 2023

A 32-year-old Eunice man, Jeddimyer K Vallare, died after being shot in the 900 block West Walnut, according to a news release from Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. Police responded to the scene at 10:20 p.m. Thursday in reference to shots being fired.

After about two hours in closed session and another hour of meeting left, St. Landry Parish School Board member Hazel Sias briefly put her head down. The Board decided Thursday night to oust Superintendent Patrick Jenkins, center, in a buyout. At right is Board President Joyce Haynes. Jenkins will be paid through June 30 when his contract expires. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board votes superintendent out; 8 apply for the job

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, April 7, 2023

The St. Landry Parish School Board voted to end Superintendent Patrick Jenkins tenure after a closed session on April 6. The action was termed as a “buyout” of the superintendent who declared in February he would not seek renewal of his contract past June 30.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 5 Tyler Kaough, 30, 1100 block of College, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Brandon Louis, 31, 500 block of Halsey, 100 block of South Aymond. Theft, value less than $1,000, contempt of court.