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Kelley James McFarlain Sr.

Kelley James McFarlain, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 80. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 24 Donna Lynn Martin, 55, 200 block of Benoit Street, Eunice. Aggravated assault. Wilson Baron Coleman, 48, South Beulah Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Stephanie D. Crowder, 34, 700 block of Harold Street, Eunice.

Denise Marie Foret

VILLE PLATTE-Private graveside services will be held for Denise Marie Foret, 56, who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Ville Platte, LA. Inurnment will take place in Gates of Heaven Cemetery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 24 05:17 Disturbance in the 400 block of Aymond. Moving in a vehicle. 06:15 Caller from Corn Avenue thinks someone was in his vehicle. 10:29 Damage to vehicle at Sun Sports.

Bishop closes Lafayette Diocese offices

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has announced new directives for Catholic church parishes throughout the Diocese of Lafayette that became effective at 5 p.m. Monday, in accordance with the “Stay At Home” order issued Sunday by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Louisiana state roads remain open for travel

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reminded motorists to monitor 511la.org for all road closures and incidents throughout the state. There are no plans to close Louisiana’s state roads due to the COVID-19 virus.

St. Landry Parish offices, departments alter operations, hours

Due to the Stay at Home order issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards that went into effect at 5 p.m. Monday, St. Landry Parish has made the following changes to their operations. PARISH COURTHOUSE The Parish Courthouse will have limited access.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 23 08:48 Disturbance in the 200 block of Minerva. 11:07 Lot of bullet holes in house and sofa in the 800 block of East Maple. 12:18 Homeless people harassing customers at Super 1.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 24 Joshua Charles Weathersby, 28, 1800 block of State Avenue, Ville Platte. Domestic abuse battery and simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000.

Gov. Edwards requests major disaster declaration for Louisiana to combat the spread of COVID-19

Gov. John Bel Edwards is requesting a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana as the number of cases of COVID-19 grows and the state’s efforts to combat the spread of illness intensifies.