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Elta F. LeBouef

Elta Fruge LeBouef

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

EUNICE-For 103 years, Elta Fruge LeBouef, graced her family and friends with her kind spirit and sweet smile. On Monday, October 4, 2021, Elta passed away unexpectedly in her home. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 4 Logan Heath Marcantel, 26, 100 block of Bradley Road, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 4 00:50 Ungovernable juvenile reportted in the 800 block of South Beulah. 02:27 Caller in the 500 block of Pearl advised of people with flashlights around his home.

A COVID-19 vaccination site at Blackham Coliseum for the public is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays except on Fridays, when hours are 9-11:30 a.m. (University of Louisiana at Lafayette photo)

Free COVID-19 vaccination site for public opens at Blackham Coliseum

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, October 4, 2021

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana National Guard have established a free COVID-19 vaccination site for the general public at Blackham Coliseum. The site is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor. (Submitted photo)

Taylors are among Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, October 4, 2021

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor. As a lifelong resident of St.

Gussie Richard

Myra Miller

Monday, October 4, 2021

Gussie Richard passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 95. His wishes of donating his body to science were honored, and as such, there will be no services. He worked in the oilfield industry all his life. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 76 years, Nela S.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, October 4, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 2-4 Christopher Joachain, 27, 1300 block of Jennings Road, Opelousas,. Domestic abuse battery (strangulation), home invasion. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Kevin James Prudhomme, 43, 2600 block of I-49 N.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, October 4, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 1 04:56 Lobby complaint in reference to the 500 block of Lewis. 06:33 Swat La State Police executing search warrant on Pierrotti. 08:09 Caller in the 800 block of North 4th advised that his tires were cut.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, October 4, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 1 Priscilla Ann Monday, 58, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse aggravated assault. October 2 Sallie A. Newton, 46, 1000 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Shirley Ray LaVergne

Myra Miller

Monday, October 4, 2021

Eunice-It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Shirley Ray LaVergne announces his passing on Friday, October 1, 2021, in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. He was 83. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at St.