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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, Sept. 26 Teyon Wasahn Griffin, 22, 300 block of Richard Street, Sunset. Probation/parole violation.

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, Sept. 25 Michael Godfrey, 32, 400 block of Myers, Eunice. Contempt, riding bicycles on roadway, resisting an officer. Kyle Leblanc, 51, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice.

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, Sept. 25 There were seven traffic stops from 7:12 a.m. until 1:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Officer C.

Church Point man loses murder case appeal

A Church Point man lost his appeal of two convictions of first-degree murder of his grandfather John Guillory and godmother, Lois Guillory, on May 18, 2020. Judges of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed Detrick Nathaniel Guillory’s conviction.

Enrollment, finances, deficit talked at school board meeting

By Claudette Olivier Editor Student enrollment, finances and the deficit were discussed at the Tuesday, Sept. 23, St. Landry Parish School Board committee meeting.

LSUE sets enrollment records during Fall semester

LSU Eunice continues its impressive trend with a third straight fall semester of breaking enrollment records on campus. LSUE’s Fall 2025 semester features the largest amount of enrolled students as well as credit hours taken in school history.

Hearings scheduled for the highway priority construction program

A series of public hearings will be conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the state fiscal year 2026-2027.

Veterans Luncheon sponsors requested

OPELOUSAS — The St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial Committee announces that sponsorships and tickets are on sale for the Annual Hats Off to Veterans Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas.

Eunice bicyclist killed in crash

A two-vehicle fatality crash involving a bicyclist on U.S. 190 near Eastpark Drive claimed the life of 54-year-old Michael Fontenot of Eunice. Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating the incident just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.

LSUE launches ‘Let’s Talk’ with DeVillier, Miller

LSU Eunice officially launched its new conversation series, “Let’s Talk,” on Thursday with a program designed to foster dialogue and reflection on timely issues. The inaugural event, held in the South Commons Area of the Dr.