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Dudley Joseph Pitre

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Dudley Joseph Pitre

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 8, 2026

EUNICE-Funeral services for Dudley Joseph Pitre, 91, will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice, LA with the visitation observed from 8 a.m. until service time in Bishop Ceasar Hall. Burial will be in St. Mathilda C. C. Cemetery.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Little Mardi Gras registration opens It’s Mardi Gras season and Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras registration is now open. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras is open to youth, 0-16 years of age.

Sherry Manuel Menard

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Sherry Manuel Menard

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

EUNICE- Sherry Manuel Menard, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 7, 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. 7 Nagara Rose Harris, 43, 300 block of E. Maddison Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Johnathon Vidrine, 50, 1500 block of Scott, Eunice. Contempt.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 7, 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. 6 There was one traffic stop at 9:58 p.m. Officer D. Lachney 12:21 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 6, 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, Dec. 31-Tuesday, Jan. 6 Lance Russell, 39, 1000 block of N. 2nd Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Jan. 4 Paula Coleman, 46, 1400 block of Hwy. 758, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrest. Justin Carpeter, 41, 1400 block of Hwy. 758, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 6, 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. Monday, Jan. 5 There were three traffic stops from 6 p.m. until 9:19 p.m. Officer D. Allison 1:53 a.m.

Trees generally should not be staked for more than one growing season. When staking materials are left in place too long, they can girdle a growing tree and cause unsightly damage to its trunk.

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Planting a tree this winter? Here’s the right way to stake it

Myra Miller

Monday, January 5, 2026

By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter Get It Growing The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large trees.