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Allen Thibodeaux

Allen Thibodeaux

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Allen Thibodeaux

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Allen Thibodeaux passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 92. He now joins his beloved wife, Mary Ann Pousson Thibodeaux, who preceded him in death just weeks earlier on December 29, 2025, reunited once again after a lifetime of love.
15th annual Taster’s Choice set for Feb. 11

15th annual Taster’s Choice set for Feb. 11

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15th annual Taster’s Choice set for Feb. 11

Claudette Olivier
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The 15th annual Taster’s Choice will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus. The public is promised great different varieties of food, live music, a silent and live auction.
A mixture of geese, including Snow, Blue and Ross’ geese, take flight from a cut and flooded rice field in the Tri-Parish area on a recent day. Goose hunting seasons are still open in St. Landry Parish, which has areas in the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries East and West Waterfowl Zones. For more information on the 2025-2026 goose hunting regulations, visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

A mixture of geese, including Snow, Blue and Ross’ geese, take flight from a cut and flooded rice field in the Tri-Parish area on a recent day. Goose hunting seasons are still open in St. Landry Parish, which has areas in the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries East and West Waterfowl Zones. For more information on the 2025-2026 goose hunting regulations, visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

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Geese on the ‘geaux’

Claudette Olivier
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Jacolby Ray Nunez (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

Jacolby Ray Nunez (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

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Local wanted in attempted kidnapping incident

Claudette Olivier
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A local man is wanted on several charges, including attempted kidnapping, following a Jan. 12 incident in the 1300 block of Rose Street.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 14, 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. 14 Stevie Adam Charlot, 51, 300 block of E. Briscoe Road, Church Point. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Arrested by St.

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LSUE to honor Athletic Department Creators at Gala on Jan. 24

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
EUNICE – LSU Eunice Athletics will honor the foundation of its department during the Hall of Fame Gala set for January 24 inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus. The evening centered on supporting Bengal athletics begins at 5 p.m.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 14, 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. Tuesday, Jan. 13 There were five traffic stops from 6:44 p.m. until 9:20 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:21 a.m.
Pamela Kay Taylor Williams

Pamela Kay Taylor Williams

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Pamela Kay Taylor Williams

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Pamela Kay Taylor Williams, age 68, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 9 a.m. until noon at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 13, 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. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Mitchell Chad Vidrine, 49, 4300 block of Highway 104, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by St.