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Former mayor is in hall of fame

Former Eunice mayor E. Lynn Lejeune was named to the St. Landry Parish Women Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony on Nov. 7 in Opelousas. “I’m very honored and quite surprised to have received it,” Lejeune said. The five honored have spent years trying to make their community better, she said.

Shell station shooting suspect named on Crime Stoppers

St. Landry Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s help to locate Mckenzie Jermone Simmons, 24, of Eunice in connection with the Oct. 26 shooting at the Shell station on U.S. 190. Simmons’ last last known address of 24130 Pitre Road in Eunice, according to a news release from Crime Stoppers.

Marshal denies pushing wife

Lafayette television station KATC reported a video was sent to it showing Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne and his wife having a physical altercation after the LSU-Alabama game. The video was reported Thursday and the story stated it was submitted anonymously.

Whitney Boudreaux

Whitney Boudreaux passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the age of 79. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Robert Louis Latour

Robert Louis Latour passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the age of 64. A memorial service will be held at Gumpoint Court of Praise on Sunday, November 17, with time still pending.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 15 Jacob Deville, 39, 100 block of 4 Ts Lane, Scott. DWI 1st offense, license plate light violation. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Cortez Morse Pickens, 43, 100 block of Fontenot Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 14 07:38 Wreck at Glendale school. 08:31 Juvenile got beat p in the 500 block of Fuselier. 08:44 Trespassing in the 700 block of Williams.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. November 14 Toby James Ashford, 37, 900 block of West Ash Street, Eunice. Aggravated second-degree battery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 14 Fabian Montrel Willis, 36, 400 block of Common Street, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of a business, simple burglary. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 13 Deion Devon Ben, 24, 100 block of Hayes Drive, Lafayette. Hold for Rapides Parish. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Tony Lane Ben, 37, 100 block of Berkley Avenue, Lafayette. Hold for Rapides Parish.