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Attack results in arrest of inmate

OPELOUSAS — Gaige White, 28, of Jennings, was arrested with attempted second degree murder. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On October 1, the Shift Supervisor at the Parish Jail responded to an attack upon an inmate on the first floor.

Le Grand Réveil Acadien begins Saturday, Oct. 11

After months of planning and scheduling, it’s finally here -- the Grand Reveil Acadien, GRA 2025, the “Great Acadian Awakening!” scheduled October 11-18 throughout Acadiana.

One in custody following incident

Caldrick Devon Hurse, 19, of Eunice was arrested without incident and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On Tuesday, Oct.

School board increases number of employees who will get stipends

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The St, Landry Parish School Board voted on Thursday night to increase the number of District employees who will receive a one-time annual stipend for teaching critical shortage area subjects, while approving a new job description for a chief financial...

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Oct. 9 Jamie Babineaux, 43, 2000 block of of Hwy. 752, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Henry Meyer, 25, 700 block of South 6th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Thursday, Oct. 9 There were nine traffic stops from 7:17 a.m. until 12:04 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Officer D.

Joan Evelyn Burson

EUNICE—A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joan Evelyn Burson on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Eunice, Louisiana. Joan passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 84. A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, Oct. 9 Joyce Gail Craig, 44, 500 block of Madison Street, Opelousas. Aggravated arson. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 8 Darrell Johnson, 24, 100 block of Tamaran Loop, Eunice. Contempt of court. Christina Jackson, 49, 100 block of Ulysee, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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, Oct. 8 There were 12 traffic stops from 6:53 a.m. until 3:36 p.m. Officer D. Allison 12:13 a.m.