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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, October 13, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Oct. 10 Markee Benjamin, 23, 400 block of Perry Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant, 2 counts for St. Landry Parish.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, October 13, 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. Friday, Oct. 10 There were seven traffic stops from 4:22 p.m. until 8:03 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 12:10 a.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, October 13, 2025
Cajun Famous Art Walk announced The Cajun Famous Art Walk is set for 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, along South 2nd Street and Park Avenue. The event will be hosted by Amelia V.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Sunday, October 12, 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. Friday, Oct. 10 Kenneth Ramon Perrodin, 38, 400 block of N. Beulah Street, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II CDS, tail lamps/license plate lights.
On Thursday at approximately 10:20 a.m. the Eunice Police Department responded to a call of an alleged rape at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street.

On Thursday at approximately 10:20 a.m. the Eunice Police Department responded to a call of an alleged rape at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street.

Eunice Police respond to an alleged rape

Myra Miller
Friday, October 10, 2025
On Thursday at approximately 10:20 a.m. the Eunice Police Department responded to a call of an alleged rape at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street.
The Rev. Chris Frye, pastor of New Hope Church, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Rotary Club President Erika Fontenot, Frye; Megan Frye, wife of Rev. Chris; and Jerome Fontenot, Rotarian. Fontenot invited Rev. Frye as a guest speaker. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The Rev. Chris Frye, pastor of New Hope Church, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Rotary Club President Erika Fontenot, Frye; Megan Frye, wife of Rev. Chris; and Jerome Fontenot, Rotarian. Fontenot invited Rev. Frye as a guest speaker. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Pastor discusses leadership style, evaluating staff

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 10, 2025
You cannot change without growth, and you cannot grow without change. The Rev. Chris Frye, pastor of New Hope Church, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.
Nominees

Nominees

Nominees for 2nd Annual Eunice’s Best announced

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 10, 2025
The nominees for the 2nd Annual Eunice’s Best have been announced. The event is set for Thursday, Nov. 13, at LSUE. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., and the awards ceremony will start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Eunice Chamber of Commerce at 337-457-2565.
New Look dusty miller leaves have fewer serrations than familiar older cultivars. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

New Look dusty miller leaves have fewer serrations than familiar older cultivars. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Dusty miller: A dependable choice for Louisiana’s cool-season gardens

Myra Miller
Friday, October 10, 2025
By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter With eye-catching, silvery foliage that’s velvet-soft to the touch, dusty miller is a unique plant. Add to that the fact that it’s easy to care for and readily survives frosty winter temperatures, and you’ve got a recipe for a winning plant for cool-season landscapes.
Officers from the Eunice Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the 700 block of South 6th Street following a tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. The case remains under investigation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Officers from the Eunice Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the 700 block of South 6th Street following a tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. The case remains under investigation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

EPD executes search warrant after FBI tip

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 10, 2025
Officers from the Eunice Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the at the 700 block of South 6th Street following a tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Henry N.