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Bond attorney Eric Lafleur speaks to the St. Landry Parish School Board virtually at a meeting Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Is the parish ready for another school tax election?

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

A month after an overwhelming defeat of three school tax proposals, the St. Landry Parish School Board heard about creating a special taxing district for the Opelousas area. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said, “I think this is a great opportunity for us to look at.

Eunice man indicted in shooting death

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury returned an second-degree murder indictment against Leonard James Miller, 35, for the shooting death of Clarence Mitchell, 36. According to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre, Miller performed an “ambush-style shooting” of Mitchell.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 27 Clint Jacob Lafleur, 47, 500 block of SW Railroad, Ville Platte. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. James Malveaux, III, 19, 1100 block of Hayward Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 26 04:31 Dogs barking across the street from the 100 block of College, and advised that a suspicious vehicle is parked in the yard with lights on.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 26 John Paul Pitre, 42, 300 block of Mulberry Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Victor Jordan, Jr., 18, 100 block of Boudreaux Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 25 Christopher Leon Ashworth, 41, 1600 block of West Vine, Eunice. Probation warrant, criminal trespass. Christopher Allen Taylor, 49, 300 block of S. Central, Cushing, Oklahoma. Bench warrant, 3 counts, for Payne County, Oklahoma.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 25 01:53 Report of a possible break in at the 500 block of Pearl. 06:52 Wreck reported at Faris and Vivian, road blockage, no injuries. 07:05 Report of a Head Start bus that was broken into.

Albert Arabie

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Albert Arabie passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 72. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota with Jimmy Broussard officiating. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, April 25, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 23-25 Trevor Cole Zachary, 24, 1400 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas. Obscenity, simple battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Julien Giles Gaspard, 49, 300 block of Flagstation Road, Opelousas.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, April 25, 2022

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. April 22 Ammorette, 47, Iota. Prohibited acts Schedule IV, III and I. Jesse Gay, 35, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, and simple criminal damage to property. Shelia Citizen, 28, Church Point. Warrant.