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St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left at Tuesday’s committee meetings in Opelousas are Renee Aymond, Tiffany Nolan and Mary Ellen Donatto. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

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School tax of 9.9 mills proposed by panel

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The St. Landry Parish School Board is prepared to move a proposed parishwide 9.9-mill property tax resolution forward for consideration at a December meeting, following a Finance Committee decision on Tuesday night.

Chad Lemelle is principal at Central Middle School in Eunice. (File photo)

Lemelle appointed Central Middle principal

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Chad Lemelle arrives at Central Middle School as its new principal. Lemelle served as the assistant principal at Eunice High School prior to his post at Central Middle. Lemelle said, “It is a true honor and privilege to be selected to serve as the new principal of Central Middle School.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 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. 19 Richard P. Breaux, 58, 600 block of E. Martin Luther King, Sunset. Theft of Livestock (3 Counts).

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 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. 18 There were 13 traffic stops from 6:50 a.m. until 11:37 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:04 a.m.

Clerk warns about deed scam

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is warning the public about Recorded Deed Notice Scam being sent out to the public. The scam begins with a letter urging property owners obtain a copy of their Property Assessment Profile.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, November 18, 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. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Jorene Joy Lanclow, 44, 200 block of Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, November 18, 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. Monday, Nov. 17 There were two traffic stops from 12:19 p.m. until 7:06 p.m. Officer D. Allison 1:34 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, November 17, 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. Saturday, Nov. 15-Monday, Nov. 17 Ava Janice Chambers, 32, 100 block of Jeanette Drive, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, aggravated battery.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, November 17, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Nov. 16 Justin Thibodeaux, 40, 300 block of Hoffpauir Road, Ragley. DWI, 2nd offense, unnecesary noise, open container. Lori Mott, 37, 600 block of 2nd Street, Jennings.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, November 17, 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. Friday, Nov. 14 There were eight traffic stops from 3:36 p.m. until 1:13 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Officer J.