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Brandon Ledet. (Submitted photo)

Brandon Ledet. (Submitted photo)

Brandon Ledet to perform at the parish Visitor Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Zydeco accordionist and band leader Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas. Since February 2019, the jam has welcomed seasoned zydeco musicians and newcomers to play in St.
Robert Johnson, the city’s recreation director, stands on the infield turf at the Recreation Complex. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Robert Johnson, the city’s recreation director, stands on the infield turf at the Recreation Complex. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

City receives $5M grant for sewer plant

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The City of Eunice received a $5 million grant for sewer improvements, announced Mayor Scott Fontenot at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Fontenot said the city has secured nearly $9 million for the project expected to cost about $12 million.

St. Landry Parish School Board tax proposals go to voters Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Three St Landry Parish School Board tax proposals go before voters in early voting that starts Saturday. Early voting continues Monday through March 19 at the Eunice City Hall and the Registrar of Voters Office in the parish courthouse in Opelousas. Voting hours are 8:30 am. to 6 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 9 Alyssa B. Dupont, 29, 100 block of Kennerson Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Timothy James Woolridge, 46, 800 block of Pulford Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 8 Nicholas Chet Andrepont, 39, 100 block of Armide, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000, criminal trespass.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 8 00:19 Caller in the 600 block of South 7th requested removal of a subject from property. 00:21 Caller from Anytime Fitness advised of a possible intoxicated subject in a vehicle in the parking lot.
Wanted.

Wanted.

Crime Stoppers seeks 3 men

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating three fugitives wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 8 Tavier Malik Fontenot, 22, 2300 block of Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 7 07:33 Subject in the 400 block of North Mallet advised of a subject banging on resident’s window. 09:37 Caller in the 100 block of Nimitz requested subject off of the property.