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Honorable Charlee Lear, right, was sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 18, by Honorable Charles Cravins, Judge, of the 27th Judicial District Court. Lear is the Hearing Officer for the newly established St. Landry Parish Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. (Submitted photo)

Honorable Charlee Lear, right, was sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 18, by Honorable Charles Cravins, Judge, of the 27th Judicial District Court. Lear is the Hearing Officer for the newly established St. Landry Parish Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. (Submitted photo)

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Lear sworn in as hearing officer of newly established bureau

Claudette Olivier
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
ST. LANDRY PARISH – St. Landry Parish Government has announced that Honorable Charlee Lear has been officially sworn in as the Hearing Officer for the newly established St. Landry Parish Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. Honorable Lear was sworn in on Tuesday, Nov.
DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials today to celebrate the start of construction on two roadway improvements along LA 95 in Acadia Parish.

DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials today to celebrate the start of construction on two roadway improvements along LA 95 in Acadia Parish.

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La. 95 improvement work begins

Claudette Olivier
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
ACADIA PARISH — Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials today to celebrate the start of construction on two roadway improvements along LA 95 in Acadia Parish.
The grand opening and launch of the Belly Buddies Community Fridge took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tri Parish Electrical Supply.

The grand opening and launch of the Belly Buddies Community Fridge took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tri Parish Electrical Supply.

Belly Buddies Community Fridge opens

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The grand opening and launch of the Belly Buddies Community Fridge took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tri Parish Electrical Supply. This community fridge is opened to anyone in need at the location of Tri Parish Electrical Supply at 101 West Walnut.
With both outdoor garden and indoor plants, understanding and managing hydrophobic soil is important.

With both outdoor garden and indoor plants, understanding and managing hydrophobic soil is important.

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Why understanding Hydrophobic Soil matters

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club With both outdoor garden and indoor plants, understanding and managing hydrophobic soil is important. Soil needs to have between 20%-40% moisture content for plants to thrive. Hydrophobic soil does not easily absorb water.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 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. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Catheleen Jordon Richard, 67, 1300 block of N I-49 Service Road, Sunset. Aggravated cruelty to animals.
Della Marie Lubin Janice

Della Marie Lubin Janice

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Della Marie Lubin Janice

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Della Marie Lubin Janice passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Arrangements are pending for Saturday, December 6, 2025. Burial will follow in St. Mathilda Cemetery.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Kenneth Perrodin, 38, 800 block of North 3rd, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 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. Tuesday, Nov. 25 There were three traffic stops from 7:32 a.m. until 6:13 p.m. Officer D. Allison 12:33 a.m.
According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On November 25, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Eunice Police Department Narcotics Division, and Tactical Response Unit, executed a search warrant of a private residence located in the 800 block of North 3rd Street. The residence had been under surveillance for possible narcotics transactions.

According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On November 25, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Eunice Police Department Narcotics Division, and Tactical Response Unit, executed a search warrant of a private residence located in the 800 block of North 3rd Street. The residence had been under surveillance for possible narcotics transactions.

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Narcotics, firearm seized by EPD during execution of search warrant

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A search of a home in the 800 block of North 3rd resulted in seizure of drugs and an arrest of Kenneth Ramon Perrodin of Eunice. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On November 25, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, a wreck occurred at the intersection of South CC Duson and Maple Avenue, resulting in damage to a power pole. The Eunice Fire Department as well as the Eunice Police Department responded to the scene. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, a wreck occurred at the intersection of South CC Duson and Maple Avenue, resulting in damage to a power pole. The Eunice Fire Department as well as the Eunice Police Department responded to the scene. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Power pole damaged following accident at intersection of La. 13 and La. 91

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The intersection of La. 13 and La. 91 was an emergency all-way stop for several hours on Monday following a traffic accident. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., the Eunice Police Department received a call of a traffic crash at the intersection of C.C. Duson and West Maple Avenue.