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Drug bust in Basile

Illegal drugs and paraphernalia were seized during the execution of a search warrant, on Feb. 21 at the residence of Ray Charles Landry Sr. in the 2400 block of Guillory Street, Basile.

State emergency response network explained

Dr. Tina Stefanski has been the regional medical director for the Office of Public Health in Acadiana for the past 18 years. With coronavirus outbreaks popping up worldwide and cases of mumps reported at at least two Louisiana universities, it seems like picking a topic to talk about would be easy.

Mardi Gras hits a high spot

The Mardi Gras crowd may have been one of the biggest in recent years. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said while crowd size is hard to judge, vehicles were parked down Park Avenue to Circle Park and about everywhere in between there and the downtown.

Pauline Callahan Whidden

Pauline Callahan Whidden passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 64. No services have been planned at this time. Pauline is survived by her companion, John Holford; three sons, Jeremiah Whidden, Zachariah Whidden, Shane Whidden.

Marlene Elizabeth Guidry

Marlene Elizabeth Guidry passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 53. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Erleen LeJeune Rider

Erleen LeJeune Rider passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 74. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Basile. Cremation will follow Services.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 24 06:10 Male with stick asked to leave Murphy USA keeps returning. Is taking off clothes. 06:41 Stalled garbage truck at La. 13 and Maple. 15:44 Car parked in handicap spot at Hacienda. No visible tag.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 24 Jonathan Patrick Cisse, 20, 2000 block of Johnson Highway and 200 block of Lastrapes Street, Eunice. Battery of a dating partner. February 25 Lacy Marie Menard, 26, 2000 block of Cypress Avenue, Basile. Contempt of court. Shaneka S.

Carl James Redd

Carl James Redd passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 62. No Services have been planned at this time. Carl is survived by his mother, Diana Redd; one son, Derrick Redd and wife Tammy; one brother, Douglas Redd, Jr.; two sisters, Cynthia Thompson, Melanie Dupre.

Edna Rose Roberts Lavergne

Edna Rose Roberts Lavergne passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Kennon Brown celebrant.