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DCFS Offices temporarily closing to visitors starting today

DCFS Offices temporarily closing to visitors starting today Residents Can Access Services, Program Information Through Usual Channels BATON ROUGE - Due to changing circumstances involving the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has decided...

4th COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana

The State of Louisiana reports a fourth death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was an 80-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans. A third death was reported on Monday. This was an 84-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.

Clyde "Slug" Earl Hicks Sr.

Clyde “Slug” Earl Hicks, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 73. No Services have been planned at this time.

State news releaes related to the coronavirus

March 16, 2020
 Gov. Edwards Announces Aggressive Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 14 - 16: Kenneth Charles, 48, 1300 block of Fern Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery, illegal use of weapons. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department. Bobby Ross, age 31, 200 block of Ridgeview Drive, Lafayette.

Peggy Adkins Fontenot

Peggy Adkins Fontenot passed away on March 15, 2020 at the age of 73. No Services have been planned at this time. Peggy leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Richard Fontenot; two sons, Jaimie Fontenot and wife Heather, Adam Fontenot; three brothers, David Adkins, Dennis Adkins, Jr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Marcantel

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Marcantel passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 59. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 14 Donavon K. Reed, 31, 300 block of Fruge, Eunice. Simple battery, illegal carrying of weapons and simple criminal damage to property. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Simple assault, and resisting an officer. Cody Samuel Heinen, 35, 600 block of E.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 13 06:09 Call from O’Reillys advised they found a bag with crystal substance. 06:44 Report from 400 block of Ulysse of home broken into. 09:15 Removal of a subject at Food Bank and 3rd Street.

News notes

Eunice Symphony Orchestra postponed The Eunice Symphony Orchestra, now in its 19th year, is gearing up for its concert, “Classics by Candlelight.” However with the conornavirus the orchestra made a decision to postposed the April concert to a later date.