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Bill Parrie

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bill Parrie announces his passing on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 82. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Frey Cemetery in Mowata with Msgr. Robert Romero Celebrant.

Catherine "Cathy/DeDen" Catimbang Miller

EUNICE~ Sadly, Catherine “Cathy” Miller was senselessly and tragically taken away from us from injuries sustained by an act of domestic violence on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 31. She was a resident of Eunice.

Clemon Allison, Jr.

On Friday, April 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m., Clemon Allison, Jr., age 80, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 9: Oterraius S. Mason, 24, 100 block of North Beulah, Eunice.

Trump Time Saving Americans During Coronavirus Crisis

Over the past month as Louisiana has faced tremendous trial and loss of life – state leaders have cast aside partisan politics and come together to protect our citizens from COVID-19.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. April 8 Gabriel Lee Patton, 32, 1500 block of West Maple Avenue, Eunice. Aggravated battery. O’Terraius Shavon Mason, 24, 100 block of North Beulah, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 8 04:32 Report of a suspicious person in her front yard. Call came from 400 block of Corn. 04:56 Suspicious person reported in N. 9th Street area, towards the gulley.

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.

Blood drive planned at VFW Post

Coronavirus responses have severely impacted the U.S. blood supply as Vitalant and other blood centers across the country are struggling to maintain stable inventories.

Is curve flattening?

East Baton Rouge Parish is Louisiana's most populated parish. U.S. 2020 Census estimates rank EBR in 1st place with 440,000 residents. Jefferson Parish is next and then Orleans.