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Eunice jeweler Robert “Bob” Fontenot spoke about precious metals at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

War, inflation drive precious metal prices up

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 11, 2022

War and inflation are driving the price of gold up, said Robert “Bob” Fontenot, owner and manager of Jerry’s Jewelers, at the Rotary Club on Wednesday. Fontenot, a gold coin collector, brought with him some of his collection pieces. He also had pieces of gold and silver jewelry. “I just enjoy it!

The old saying is “it will take an act of Congress” for something that’s difficult to get done. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier isn’t going that far, but he is asking the Legislature in the session that starts Monday to lower speed limits on La. 91 in Eunice and U.S. 190 in Basile. DeVillier said it may be first if his bill passes that speed limits are set by the Legislature. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

DeVillier’s bills include Eunice, Basile speed limits

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 11, 2022

Rep. Phillip DeVillier has filed a bill to lower speed limits on La. 91 (Maple Avenue) in Eunice and U.S. 190 in Basile. The Legislature’s session begins Monday. “One of the frustrations I have ...

Early voting continues Monday

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 11, 2022

Early voting for the March 26 election continues Monday through March 19. Three propositions placed on the ballot by the St. Landry Parish School Board — two for building programs and one for pay raises — are the highlight on the ballot. Early voting is conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Joshua Chaisson

Dispute over meth lands man in jail

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 11, 2022

A domestic dispute over who smoked the meth in the house ended with a Eunice man facing charges. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of McKenzie at about 4 p.m. Wednesday about a male with a gun shooting several rounds in the residence.

Sales tax revenues up, but growth slows

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 11, 2022

The surprising fact is sales tax revenue in St. Landry Parish grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the report for February indicates the march of growth is slowing. The decreases were found in comparing January to February collections.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, March 11, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 11 Ryan Anthony Blanchard, 36, 1000 block of Samuel Drive, Eunice. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Rodney Darjean, II, 43, 1000 block of Montgomery Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, March 11, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 10 Anthony Soileau, 40, 3700 block of Valentine Road, Basile. Flight from an officer, bicycle required headlight. Rusty Dwight Tweedel, 42, 1500 block of West Peach, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, March 11, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 10 00:15 Group of intoxicated subjects in the parking lot at Best Western being loud. 02:11 Caller in the 500 block of College advised of someone outside of the residence.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 10, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 10 Joseph Allen Harrington, Jr., 22, 100 block of Moreau Street, Melville. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Brian Keith Dean, 30, 300 block of Westwood Street, Crowley. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 10, 2022

March 9 03:41 Caller advised of a dumpster diver at Goodwill. 07:25 Reckless driver reported headed into Eunice from Mamou, turned onto Vine or Peach. 08:29 Caller in the 200 block of McKenzie advised that he may have someone in his home. 09:22 Disturbance in the 200 block of Pearl.