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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, December 1, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Timothy Longman, 69, homeless, Eunice. Unauthorized entry of a business. Antonio Thomas, 36, 800 block of Tate, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, December 1, 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, Nov. 26 Officer A. Pousson 6:45 a.m. Check area in the 100 block of East Laurel. 8:36 a.m.

Joseph Darwin Bertrand

Myra Miller

Monday, December 1, 2025

Joseph Darwin Bertrand passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 66.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, December 1, 2025

Eunice Rotary Spirit of Christmas Food Drive is underway The annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods is here. Each year the Eunice Rotary Club’s goal is to deliver baking hens and boxes of food to 50 needy families in the Eunice area.

Kenneth "Pug" Louis LeJeune

Myra Miller

Monday, December 1, 2025

Kenneth "Pug" Louis LeJeune, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the Acadian Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Honorable Charlee Lear, right, was sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 18, by Honorable Charles Cravins, Judge, of the 27th Judicial District Court. Lear is the Hearing Officer for the newly established St. Landry Parish Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. (Submitted photo)

Lear sworn in as hearing officer of newly established bureau

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

ST. LANDRY PARISH – St. Landry Parish Government has announced that Honorable Charlee Lear has been officially sworn in as the Hearing Officer for the newly established St. Landry Parish Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. Honorable Lear was sworn in on Tuesday, Nov.

DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials today to celebrate the start of construction on two roadway improvements along LA 95 in Acadia Parish.

La. 95 improvement work begins

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

ACADIA PARISH — Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials today to celebrate the start of construction on two roadway improvements along LA 95 in Acadia Parish.

The grand opening and launch of the Belly Buddies Community Fridge took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tri Parish Electrical Supply.

Belly Buddies Community Fridge opens

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The grand opening and launch of the Belly Buddies Community Fridge took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tri Parish Electrical Supply. This community fridge is opened to anyone in need at the location of Tri Parish Electrical Supply at 101 West Walnut.

With both outdoor garden and indoor plants, understanding and managing hydrophobic soil is important.

Why understanding Hydrophobic Soil matters

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club With both outdoor garden and indoor plants, understanding and managing hydrophobic soil is important. Soil needs to have between 20%-40% moisture content for plants to thrive. Hydrophobic soil does not easily absorb water.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 26, 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, Nov. 26 Catheleen Jordon Richard, 67, 1300 block of N I-49 Service Road, Sunset. Aggravated cruelty to animals.