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Shootings are on top of Eunice’s story list

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 30, 2022

A seemingly endless number of shootings is the top story for Eunice in 2022. The Eunice News pages were studied for top stories during the year, but instead of the substantial progress such as the paving of La.

After the special St. Landry Parish Council meeting Wednesday night, from left, Parish President Jesse Bellard, and Council members Harold Taylor and Jerry Red. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council rejects giving parish president OK for drainage projects

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 30, 2022

St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard lost in his request for authority to sign for a capital outlay project. A special meeting Wednesday turned into a testy exchange between Bellard and Council member Harold Taylor.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 29, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 28 Mark Toussaint, 26, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Lacey LeJeune, 41, homeless, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 29, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 28 02:08 911 caller in the 200 block of North 8th said his finance’ is not letting him get his clothes, causing a disturbance.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 29, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 29 Dusty Ryan Guerin, 36, 100 block of Morgan Lane, Port Barre. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. ORyann ONeal Soileau, 22, 1600 block of Pujo Avenue, Opelousas.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Court Eunice 208 CDA meeting set Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Members are reminded to bring any non-perishable item to contribute to our ongoing support of the Eunice Food Bank.

Workforce up, jobless rate down in November

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

The Tri-Parish workforce was up nearly 2% in November compared to a November 2021 and jobless rates are down from a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,506 in November, up 1,321 from the November 2021 count.

State Fire Marshal

State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

BATON ROUGE — The final fireworks sales season of the year kicked off this week, so the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.

The neck of an abused dog. (St. Landry Parish Government photo)

Man arrested for abusing dog

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Jimmy J. Olivier Jr., 52, of Darryl Lane in Port Barre, was arrested on one count of cruelty to animals on Tuesday, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Government. On Dec. 24, Animal Control Director Spencer Cornette was notified by the St.

Jack Montoucet, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was guest speaker of the Crowley Lions Club. Montoucet outlined a number of improvements initiated during his seven years at the helm of the department. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Montoucet tells progress of LDWF during tenure

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

After a stint as a state representative, Jack Montoucet has served seven years as the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Dating back to his years in the House, Montoucet has visited the Crowley Lions Club on numerous occasions as guest speaker.