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Eunice leaders remember Blanco

“She really was one of us,” said former Eunice Mayor Curtis Joubert of former Gov. Kathleen Blanco who died Sunday after a battle with cancer. Joubert, former Mayor Lynn LeJeune and former Alderman at-large Jackon Burson remember Blanco as a warm leader who often spent time and helped Eunice.

Sharon Shuff

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Shuff announces her passing on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Eunice. A Memorial Service will be Celebrated at a later time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 21 Eli Cortez Mott, 35, 500 block of Sir Thomas Henry Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Elijah Dain Connolley, 18, 2300 block of Highway 357, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 20 06:53 Passenger side mirror on car stolen last night in the 300 block of Ida. 07:01 Mother needs to take control of her house or DCF’s will be called on Amazon.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. August 20 Jeremiah M. Moore, 18, Third Street, Lake Charles. Theft.

Unrestrained Lafayette man killed in St. Landry Parish crash

A single-vehicle crash on La. 357 north of Austin Road on Sunday claimed the life of 23-year-old Ronquail J. Ollison, of Lafayette, a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release stated. Ollison was operating a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina while traveling south on La. 357 at about 1 a.m.

Man dies in Crowley house fire; A/C unit was sparking

A 70-year-old man died in house fire that may have started at an air-conditioning unit on Monday in Crowley. State Fire Marshal deputies continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a house fire involving one death in Crowley, a news release form the Fire Marshal stated. Just before 8:45 p.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 17 - 19 Brandon Lee Ponthieux, 32, 200 block of Krotz Street, Krotz Springs. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kristi C.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 19 Crystal Nichole Dupuy, 36, 10700 Industrial Park Boulevard, Baton Rouge. Probation warrant. Devin Alan Daugherty, 32, 500 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Money warrant. Chad Manuel, 39, 900 block of North 5th, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 19 05:44 Small kitten in road at South Vivian and East Maple. 07:58 Wreck in the 500 block of West Maple. 13:01 Red motorcycle heading into town with no license. Mamou police chief called it in.