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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces 2023 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2023 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition.

Jennings man sentenced for wildlife hunting violations

Trevor Istre, 22, of Jennings, has been sentenced by U.S.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 15 Isiah Mouton, 24, 1000 block of Harper Street, Opelousas. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, failure to use safety belts. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dion Carter Jr.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 14 00:27 Caller in the 300 block of Boudreaux advised that a subject is banging on her door. 05:26 Assisting Eunice Fire Department with a heavy lift at Oaklane.

Ellen B. Medlin

EUNICE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Ellen B. Medlin announces her passing on Monday, February 14, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 74. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 12-14 Amalfi I. Watley, 25, 700 block of S. 5th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, aggravated second degree battery, bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. Aryanna A. Guillory, 24, 700 block of S.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 11 01:37 Caller in the 1300 block of Ann advised that someone is pulling on car doors. 07:24 18-wheeler knocked down power lines in the area of North St. Joseph.

Concealed carry class is Saturday

The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is holding a concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice.  The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

News notes

Pro-Life Rosary set every Tuesday The weekly Pro-Life Rosary will begin at 11:30 a.m. inside Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church prior to noon mass. The public is invited and welcomed. 11th annual Taster’s Choice event Feb. 23 The 11th annual Taster’s Choice Event will be held from 6 until 9 p.m.

Sharlene Marie Fontenot

EUNICE–On Friday, February 11, 2022, Sharlene Marie Fontenot passed away at Mercy Regional Hospital in Ville Platte at the age of 68 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.