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Mardi Gras season beginning

Barricades were in place by Tuesday in downtown Eunice as the Mardi Gras season approached. And, Wednesday night’s Taster’s Choice fundraiser at LSUE kicked off the Mardi Gras season in Eunice.

Sales tax collections show strong increase

Total sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish in January rose 16% over the January 2019, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 18 04:55 Assisting Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office deputy on La. 13 with flat tire. 05:24 Acadian Medical Center requested officer to assist them with a med call in the 200 block of Thayer.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 18 Stephanie Crowder, 34, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Probation warrant. Wilbert Ned, 38, 1500 block of California Street, Lake Charles Probation warrant. Nathaniel Ray Freeman, 18, 400 block of Corn Street, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 19 Charles Ray Anderson, 39, 200 block of Jennifer Street, Eunice. Second-degree battery, bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. Tredreon Drequan Lamb, 23, 900 block of Railroad Avenue, Opelousas.

George Lewis Higgins Jr.

George Lewis Higgins, Jr., age 92 years, of Pineville, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2020, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time for the celebration of his life at 2:00 P.M.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 15 - 18 Lance Kelly Richard, 31, 1100 block of Orise Lane, Ville Platte. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Troy Michael Godfrey, 29, 400 block of Mayers Street, Eunice.

Cullen Paul McGee

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Cullen Paul McGee announces his passing on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Acadia Extended Care Hospital in Crowley. He was 63.

Alicia Towster

Alicia Towster passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will follow in Carron Cemetery.

Pamela Clark Fontenot

VILLE PLATTE - It is with great sadness the family announces the death of Pam Clark Fontenot, who is gone too soon at the age of 61. Born on May 27, 1958, Pam died peacefully at her home in Ville Platte on February 16, 2020.