Public Safety

Satellite Club hosts local forum

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Addressing youth violence and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and residents were common themes among the first three speakers at Thursday night’s political forum hosted by the Satellite Club of Eunice.

Council chairman calls for forensic audit of parish funds

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The chairman of the St. Landry Parish Council says he’s fearful voters are becoming skeptical about renewing a sales tax dedicated for road improvements unless more transparency becomes available about how those revenues are being spent.

Cost of printing public notices addressed

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The length and cost of posting St. Landry Parish Council meeting minutes in the Eunice News could soon become smaller if council members agree to a resolution that was passed through a Finance Committee on Wednesday.

Man arrested on domestic abuse battery charge

A local man was arrested for allegedly attacking his girlfriend inside their shared residence on Tate Street, reported Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. Teddy James Wayne Charles, 53, was arrested at approximately 10:03 p.m. Oct. 6 on one count of misdemeanor domestic abuse battery.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights resources available to LA families

Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that every person deserves to live free from violence and fear.

Eunice man arrested after alleged domestic attack, threats

An Eunice man was arrested Sept. 27 after allegedly punching his girlfriend and threatening to shoot her during a domestic disturbance in the presence of their son, according to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.

Suspect who violated bananas now faced with pickleball exposure

A Eunice man accused earlier this year of lewd behavior involving a grocery store banana is now facing another felony obscenity charge for exposing himself at a local pickleball court.

Open Meetings Law Explained: (Source: Louisiana State Legislature)

What is a Walking Quorum In Louisiana, a walking quorum (also called a rolling quorum) is an illegal practice where a majority of a public body discusses or reaches a decision on public business through a series of separate, smaller conversations, emails, or phone calls rather than during a single,...

Gunfire, property damage prompt homecoming warnings from police

Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef and St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz are urging students to keep homecoming celebrations safe after reports of property damage and a gunfire incident that struck a deputy’s home, endangering his young daughter.

Eunice police logs record 104 incidents over weekend

The Eunice Police Department logged 104 incidents across six shifts from Friday morning, Sept. 25, through early Monday, Sept. 28. The calls included fights, disturbances, property damage complaints, traffic crashes and a drug law violation.