The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff.
Dec. 17
Going in search of the perfect Christmas tree can be an annual event enjoyed by the entire family.
But bringing that beauty home is just the beginning of the process, according to LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Niels De Hoop.
Kirk Coussan, program director for Air Evac Lifeteam’s Opelousas office, has trained local law enforcement on how to set up an emergency landing zone. The officers also learned about landing zone safety. (File photo by Tom Dodge)
Minutes can count when it comes to the response to an emergency, and a helicopter transport to a medical facility can often buy the precious time needed to save a life.
Eight UL Lafayette seniors have been recognized as Outstanding Graduates. Seated from left, are: Margot Fry, College of the Arts; Annie Briley, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Kevin Thomas Malone, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. Standing, from left, are: Dr. Jim Henderson, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Leondre' Queen, College of Education; Brittany DiNunzio, University College; Anastasiya Gromova, College of Engineering; Emily Gauthier, College of Liberal Arts; Gage Seaux, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences; and Dr. Joseph Savoie, University president. (UL Lafayette Photo)
Every spring and fall semester, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association honors outstanding graduates from the University’s eight colleges.
Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards announced several key cabinet appointments for his administration on Wednesday.
Gov.-elect Edwards announced the following positions:
Adjutant General, Louisiana National Guard – Major General Glenn Curtis
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs.
Dec. 16
07:01 Shattered window on a vehicle at Holiday Inn Express.
07:20 Vehicle burglary in the 300 block of Dulles.
07:22 Window at Holiday Inn Express broken by accident.
The following are arrests by Eunice police.
Dec. 16
John W. Parker, 36, 6100 block of Old Basile Hwy., Eunice. Purse snatching.
Horatio Roussell, 38, 200 block of Childs Street, Eunice. Simple battery.
James ‘“Donnie”’ Fontenot
James ‘“Donnie”’ Fontenot is announcing his candidacy for Eunice Ward 4 alderman in the March 5 election.
His announcement includes the following.
“I was born and raised in Eunice, and a graduate of Eunice High School in 1983.
Steven Moosa, an accountant with Darnall, Sikes, Gardes and Frederick, delivered an audit report to the St. Landry Parish Economic Development District in Opelousas on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
An audit of the St. Landry Parish Economic Development District found “everything is in order,” accountant Steven Moosa said.
Moosa delivered the audit report by Darnall, Sikes, Gardes and Frederick at the district’s board meeting Tuesday.
Difficulties in acquiring land for a parish event center south of Opelousas may force the St. Landry Economic Industrial Development District to seek a different site.
That was one option discussed at the parish development district meeting Tuesday.
A second bomb hoax within a week occurred at Eunice Elementary.
Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said investigators are focusing on two suspects.
The latest bogus bomb threat was at Eunice Elementary and reported by phone at about 12:19 p.m. Tuesday.
The following is an arrest by Eunice police.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.
The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
