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Jeff Regan

IOTA-It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Jeff Regan announces his passing on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home with loving family by his side. He was 59. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 21-23 Kisa Lantz, 42, 8700 block of Highway 103, Washington. Criminal trespass. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nickolas Jefferson, 23, 600 block of Berdie Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 20 Francheska N. Semien, 41, 600 block of Lewis, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property, simple battery, simple assault. Stephanie Miller, 33, 300 block of Ulysee, Eunice. Dog running at large. Brennen J.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 20 08:34 Lobby complaint in reference to eviction. 09:06 Caller in the 300 block of Ulysee advised of a subject that was bitten by a dog. 10:19 Subject trying to break in a home in the 4200 block of Hwy. 190.

News notes

Statue to be unveiled at courthouse The Rotary Club of Opelousas was chartered in 1922 and is celebrating its centennial with a project to let everyone know that the namesake of the Parish. St. Landry. was a real person who served as Bishop of Paris from 650 to 661.

Karen Michelle Bollich

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Karen Michelle Bollich, 65, of Mowata, was called into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Karen was an amazing mother, Nana, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a heart of gold!

Eunice woman killed in La. 13 crash

A Eunice woman died in a two-vehicle crash on la. 13 near Walter Robinson Lane in Acadia Parish shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. Police identified her as 65-year-old Karen M. Bollich of Eunice.

Leaves of three, let it be

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Leaves of three, let it be.” For those who have spent time in the great outdoors, this is a rite of passage, much like the art of making s’mores. So, what am I talking about, and why is this important?

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. May 20 Myles Q. Colomb, 23, 573 block of Patty Street, Opelousas.

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