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Savage attack in a parish jail results in arrest of inmate

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.

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3rd annual Theology on the Prairie set The 3rd Annual Theology on the Prairie, sponsored by Acadiana Roots, a non-profit organization, will be held on Thursday evenings beginning Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments and at 6:05 p.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. Friday, Oct. 3 Jamarcus Jovan Thomas, 34, 1200 block of Stardust Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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. 2 There were 29 traffic stops from 5:03 a.m. until 11:29 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 6:56 a.m.

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. 2 Shawn Poullard, 51, 200 block of North, Eunice. Battery of dating partner with child endangerment.

Irene Mae Courville

BASILE–It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Irene Mae Courville announces her passing on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile, La.

Cecelia Gayle Manuel Fruge

BASILE– It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Cecelia Gayle Manuel Fruge passed away at Eunice Manor with her loving family by her side. She is 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Jill W. Fuller

IOTA - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jill W. Fuller announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home at the age of 87. A celebration of Jill’s life will be held at a later time, where friends and family can gather to honor the remarkable woman she was.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

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. Sunday, Sept. 28 Officer D. Spears 12:39 a.m. Fight in the area of West Walnut and South 2nd. Officer J.

CP man killed in area crash

CARENCRO – On Sept. 30, just before 5 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on the Interstate 49 South Frontage Road near its intersection with Froeba Road.