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(Left) Amy Janaye Smith and (right) Travis James Soileau. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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JAG grant operation nets seizures and two arrests

Claudette Olivier

Friday, January 30, 2026

Two locals have been arrested on several narcotics charges following an operation in which St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives worked in conjunction with a Justice Assistance Grant.

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Local man arrested in narcotics investigation

Claudette Olivier

Friday, January 30, 2026

A local man has been arrested on several narcotics charges as well as firearm charges following a joint investigation between the Evangeline and Allen parish sheriff’s offices.

School board discusses $4.2 million shortfall

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School board discusses $4.2 million shortfall

Claudette Olivier

Friday, January 30, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent St. Landry Parish school board members were made aware of current District budgetary issues after an in-depth financial discussion unfolded Wednesday night during a Finance Committee meeting.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Jan. 29 Charles Hill, 50, 800 block of North 3rd, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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, Jan. 28 There were three traffic stops from 10:55 a.m. until 2:02 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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, Jan. 29 Paul Craig Matte, 62, 100 block of Bruner Street, Port Barre. Home invasion, criminal damage to property, DWI.

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Bengals’ Opening Weekend changed to Murray State

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

EUNICE– LSU Eunice Baseball will open the 2026 against Murray State College in a Friday doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. inside Bengal Stadium. The Bengals’ weekend plans changed after Dyersburg State CC had travel issues with the hazardous winter weather still affecting portions of the southeast.

News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

EMTL holds Spring Registration The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) is currently holding its Spring 2026 tennis registration, which began Jan. 27 and will continue through Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. The EMTL season will begin on Feb. 23. There will be a Captain’s meeting on Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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, Jan. 28 Fredrick Jermaine Jacko, 44, 600 block of E. Jefferson Street, Opelousas. DWI 1st offense. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Yancey Fontenot, left, Eunice Community Health Center director, with St. Landry Parish Council member Timothy Lejeune. Fontenot was presented with the annual President’s Award by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

State of the Parish

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent OPELOUSAS — A pair of St. Landry Parish government capital outlay projects scheduled for completion in 2026, will provide increased medical benefits for residents of the Eunice area, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.