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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, Nov. 22 Carlton Leger, 62, 400 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Bench warrant for St. Landry Parish. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Ungovernable, resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Friday, Nov. 21 There were eight traffic stops from 12:23 p.m. until 1:54 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Officer D.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Saturday, Nov. 22-Monday, Nov. 24 Nicole Nicholas, 52, 300 block of Colt Lane, Lafayette. Criminal mischief. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Rebelle Mayeaux Manuel

Rebelle Mayeaux Manuel passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 85. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Sam Fontana officiating.

News notes

Christmas Fest at Eunice Community Garden set Dec. 2 The Eunice Community Garden will hold its 5th annual Christmas Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Randy Miller, organizer and director of Eunice Community Garden, needs groups or individuals to help decorate this year.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Nov. 20 Brianna Sam, 32, 400 block of McArthur, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Thursday, Nov. 20 There were eight traffic stops from 3:52 p.m. until 11:52 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 3:06 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven Friday, Nov. 21 Lee Arive, 36, 700 block of Harvey Lebas Drive, Ville Platte. DWI (1st offense), careless operation. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Thanksgiving fake news

Thanksgiving is a myth? According to Smithsonian Magazine, our beloved holiday actually has two histories: one real and one largely made up. Naturally, we celebrate the made-up version. Everything we know about the “first Thanksgiving” comes from two colonists: Edward Winslow and Gov.

Ready for the Grand Ole Opry’s next 100 years?

“Oh, baby, I’m gonna love you forever/ Forever and ever, amen” — as sung by Randy Travis. When I was a second-grader, I was fascinated by the short-lived ABC sitcom “The Second Hundred Years.