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Sunday is Clean Out Your Freezer Day in Eunice

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
BATON ROUGE- Hunters For The Hungry is asking Louisiana to make room in their freezer for the upcoming hunting season by donating protein to one of the multiple drop-off locations throughout the state for the annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day, from September 20-26.
University of Louisiana Lafayette civil engineering students worked the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission Landfill in a summer internship. The students worked in all phases of the Solid Waste Commission’s operations. From left, are Brady Bogues, of Bossier City; Devan Ortego, of Ville Platte; Samantha McKisson, of Denham Springs; Rebecca Willis, of Kenner; and Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

University of Louisiana Lafayette civil engineering students worked the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission Landfill in a summer internship. The students worked in all phases of the Solid Waste Commission’s operations. From left, are Brady Bogues, of Bossier City; Devan Ortego, of Ville Platte; Samantha McKisson, of Denham Springs; Rebecca Willis, of Kenner; and Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

UL Lafayette engineering students learn landfill is more than burying trash

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
By Harlan Kirgan Editor WASHINGTON – For four UL Lafayette civil engineering students working as interns at the St. Landry Parish landfill they discovered it as an eye-opening and, perhaps, career-changing experience.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Log reports

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 21 05:45 Caller in the area of North 8th and Tate advised that Auto Unlimited there is a subject going in and out of the cars. 07:24 Wreck reported in the 1800 block of West Laurel, blockage, no injuries.
Courtney W. Granger (Photo by David Simpson)

Courtney W. Granger (Photo by David Simpson)

Legendary fiddler Courtney Granger dies

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Local musician Courtney Wayne Granger passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the age of 39. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Burial followed in St. Louis Cemetery.
Lillie Mary Blanchard Picard

Lillie Mary Blanchard Picard

Lilla Mary Blanchard Picard

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Lilla Mary Blanchard Picard passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.
St. Landry Parish sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 21 Lance Hargrave, 25, 100 block of Angel Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jeffery Chad Fuselier, 50, 800 block of Beverly Road, Opelousas. Theft (2 counts).
Eunice Police arrests

Eunice Police arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 20 Jeffrey Shurr, 45, 400 block of Acadia, Eunice. Contempt of court. Melvin T. Peters, 46, 1500 block of West Vine, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Cary A. LeJeune, 53, 1100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Probation warrant. Ronald L.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio Logs

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 20 00:30 Gunshot victim in the 200 block of North St. George. 00:42 EMS transporting one to Lafayette.
Phillip J. Fontenot

Phillip J. Fontenot

Phillip James Fontenot

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
EUNICE–It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip James Fontenot announces his passing on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. He was 63. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the New St.
Norman Cormier

Norman Cormier

Norman Cormier

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Norman Cormier passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the age of 64. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Greg Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.