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Eunice High School senior Kelly Sonnier accepted a full scholarship to the University of Louisiana Lafayette and to march with the Pride of Acadiana, the UL Marching Band. Seated is Kelly Sonnier, and standing, from left, are Becky Sonnier, mother, Lamont Goodman EHS band director, and Mike Sonnier, father. (Submitted photo)

Eunice High School senior Kelly Sonnier accepted a full scholarship to the University of Louisiana Lafayette and to march with the Pride of Acadiana, the UL Marching Band. Seated is Kelly Sonnier, and standing, from left, are Becky Sonnier, mother, Lamont Goodman EHS band director, and Mike Sonnier, father. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette scholarship

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Eunice High School senior Kelly Sonnier accepted a full scholarship to the University of Louisiana Lafayette and to march with the Pride of Acadiana, the UL Marching Band.
K. Brent Vidrine

K. Brent Vidrine

St. Landry Parish bankers elected to Louisiana Bankers Association leadership

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
K. Brent Vidrine, president and CEO of Bank of Sunset, was installed as the 2022-2023 chairman of the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Board of Directors during LBA’s 122nd Convention, held May 18-20 in New Orleans. Vidrine succeeds Jerry Ledet, president and CEO of Synergy Bank in Houma.
Sen. Stewart Cathey

Sen. Stewart Cathey

Louisiana lawmakers approve study of university tenure policy

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The House gave final passage Monday to a resolution to study tenure policies at universities in Louisiana. Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, sponsored by Sen. Stewart Cathey, R-Monroe, creates the Task Force on Tenure in Postsecondary Education.
Bishop dedicates

Bishop dedicates

St. Landry honored

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Lafayette Diocese Bishop Douglas Deshotel blessed the statue of St. Landry unveiled on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds Tuesday. Opelousas Rotary Club President Missy Grimmett sits on the granite bench that holds the statue.

School Board approves special tax district on 8-4 vote

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a tax district for the Opelousas High School attendance zone on an 8-4 vote on Monday. The tax district is to narrow the school district’s focus in raising funds for school improvement after voters defeated parish-wide bond proposals this year and in 2018.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 24 07:22 Caller in the 100 block of Mamie advised of a subject sitting in the ditch.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 24 Jason Cole Leger, 35, 200 block of Herbert Ortego Road, Washington. Bench warrant (9 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Mykala Dnae Fuselier, 25, 4600 block of Beechnut Street, Houston, TX.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 25 Joseph Devon Alvin Smith, 20, 1700 block of Progress Street, Opelousas. Battery of a dating partner (child endangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 23 Octavia Lashawn Scott, 28, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian. Derrick Lynn Mott, 33, 2300 block of Aymond, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 23 04:21 Disturbance reported in the 200 block of South Beulah. 06:27 Caller in the 200 block of Fuselier advised of several shots that were fired, he has holes in a camper and a shed.