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Ira “Iry” LeJeune

Ira “Iry” LeJeune

LeJeune honored today

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Center for Louisiana Studies announces the unveiling of a new marker celebrating legendary Cajun musician Ira “Iry” LeJeune in Church Point at 5 p.m. today. The City of Church Point has declared October 27 as “Iry LeJeune Day” to honor native son and legendary Cajun musician.

Downtown entertainment, Halloween events on tap

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Several events are planned for Eunice through Monday. Tonight, the second Fall into Downtown is schedule to begin at 6 p.m. on 2nd Street. Live music will be Three Thirty Seven, and Lost Bayou Ramblers. The event is free and there will be food vendors. On Sunday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Caleb Aguillard hands his ID to Cynthia Martin as he votes at Eunice City Hall on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Caleb Aguillard hands his ID to Cynthia Martin as he votes at Eunice City Hall on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

146 cast ballots in early voting here

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
As of Tuesday, 146 ballots had been cast in early voting at the Eunice City Hall for the Nov. 8 election. In St. Landry Parish, 675 votes had been cast in person. Total votes cast in early voting in the parish tallied 2,093, according to Secretary of State’s website.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux, left, Sgt. Thomas Kimrey spoke at the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee meeting on school safety on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux, left, Sgt. Thomas Kimrey spoke at the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee meeting on school safety on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Locking doors is fundamental to school security

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A fundamental to school security is as simple as keeping doors locked. Sgt. Thomas Kimrey gave that assessment to the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee at meeting Monday. Kimrey is heading a safe school program for St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 25 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Theft. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Theft. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Theft. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Theft. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Theft. Victoria Dale Lee, homeless, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 25 05:49 Suspicious vehicle near parking lot at Cajun Station. 08:19 Suspicious vehicle near the area of West Peach and 12th. 08:57 Subject running in the 1500 block of West Vine.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 26 Allen Ray Kennerson, 59, 900 block of Park Circle, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Michael Anthony Guillory, 34, 1400 block of Prudence Highway, Church Point.
Brenda Dies Lanclow

Brenda Dies Lanclow

Brenda Dies Lanclow

Myra Miller
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Brenda Dies Lanclow passed away, just five days after her husband, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

US 190 eastbound at 4th Street in Eunice lane closure announced

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The outside lane of US 190 eastbound near its intersection with 4th Street in Eunice will be closed on from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, weather permitting. The closure is necessary to allow crews to perform repairs to drainage structures.