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Bobby Bufford Miller

IOTA~It is with the heaviest hearts and great sadness that the family of Bobby Miller announces his sudden passing on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Tyler, TX at the age of 65. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 10-12: Charles D. Ledet, 56, 3300 block of Hwy. 741, Port Barre. Two counts of Possession of Schedule II, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Arrested by Port Barre Police.  Justin B.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. April 9: Lance Hargrave, 24, 1000 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000. Ravis James Guillory, 36, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice. Serving time. Chase Emil Deville, 30, 500 block of Hwy. 190, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 9 04:45 Disturbance reported in 600 block of Bernice. 05:11 Call from 1600 block of West Peach advised that he would like his keys and phone back from his girlfriend.

News notes

VFW & Acadia Fire Dist. host blood drive The VFW Post 8971 & the Acadia Parish Fire District 4 will have a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the post located at 3809 Hwy. 190, Eunice. The United Blood Services mobile will be on site. Coronavirus Blood Supply Drive Apr.

Ray Authement’s lasting legacy

Anyone compiling a list of the men and women who most influenced the growth and character of south Louisiana would certainly have to put Ray Authement well toward the top.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation bios and senior photos from Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are needed. Seniors can email their senior photo directly to myra.miller@eunicetoday.com Include your first and last name and school on your email. Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to email their senior bios.

Meals to be offered at New Zion Baptist Church

The St. Landry Parish School District will be partnering with The Healthy School Food Collaborative beginning the week of April 20. They will deliver meals to the address that is provided in the registration form completed.

Motorcyclist dies from injuries in Acadia Parish crash

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 6, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle crash on La. 365 near Heinen Road in Acadia Parish. The crash ultimately took the life of 78-year-old Ronald Lawson of Crowley.

UL Lafayette plans virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2020 grads

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will celebrate its spring graduating class with a virtual commencement on May 15. Spring graduates are invited to walk at either the summer or fall commencement ceremony, wrote Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, in an email to graduates on Thursday.