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The ‘Shop With A Cop’ event was hosted Monday evening at the Eunice Walmart. The Eunice City Marshal’s Office received a grant from the local Walmart and donated the grant to ‘Dads & Kids’ to take 50 children Christmas shopping with a team from the marshal’s office, Dads & Kids, the Eunice Police Department and Walmart associates. (Clockwise from above left) Blake Fruge with the marshal’s office assists Armani Dugas, with her mother, Erika Dugas. Dax Daigle gets a lift to the toy section from Mike Young wit

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Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 19, 2025

Local killed in vehicle accident

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Local killed in vehicle accident

Claudette Olivier

Friday, December 19, 2025

On Dec. 15, at about 4:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 190 at Beck Miller Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 65-year-old Glenn Thibodeaux of Eunice.

Eston Bellow

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Myra Miller

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Eston Bellow, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Arrangements are pending.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Decorating contest announced Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Myra Miller

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Dec. 17 Jeremy Fall, 43, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Warrant, failure to pay.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Myra Miller

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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, Dec. 17 There were two traffic stops from 11:02 a.m. until 3:33 p.m. Officer D. Allison 2:05 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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, Dec. 18 Jessica Henderson, 41, 100 block of Harris Lane, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St.

Dewey John Clavier

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Dewey John Clavier

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Dewey John Clavier, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Chapel, with Father Korey Lavergne serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Peggy Sue Watson

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Peggy Sue Watson

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Peggy Sue Watson, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. A Graveside Service for Peggy will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, with Brother Bert Langley officiating. Burial will follow.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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. 17 Kevin Paul Edwards, Jr., 31, 100 block of Jennifer Street.