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Thelma Miller Sattler

Thelma Miller Sattler passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at the age of 90. A funeral service has been planned at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Amazing Grace Ministries Church in Eunice. Pastor Gordon Scoggan will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Joyce Dupre Duplechain

Funeral Services will be held at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Monday, August 19, 2019, for Joyce Dupre Duplechain, 86, who passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Father Billy Massie, pastor at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 15 - 16 Brian John Pierre, 38, 300 block of Dillard Road, Opelousas. Failure to register as a sex offender, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 15 10:19 Male trying to cash stolen check at Check Cashing Plus. 11:48 Stolen TV in the 200 block of Acadia. 13:01 Wreck at Sattler Car Wash. 13:21 911 advised tree fell on male in the 200 block of Chataignier.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. August 15 Tony D. Houle, 35, 500 block of College Road, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 14 06:28 Caller from 600 block of College said her kids will not get up for school and she needs assistance. 07:21 Wreck at Martin Luther King and U.S. 190. 07:40 Vehicle hit pole at Walmart.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 14 Jody Tovarras Thomas, 40, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice. Entry on or remaining in places after forbidden and disturbing the peace. August 15 Allura Bridganskee Chadaisa Edwards, 20, 700 block of East Peach Avenue, Eunice.

News notes

EHS reserved football tickets available Eunice High football reserved seat tickets will be sold from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 in the school’s front office. Blood Drive dates set in Eunice and area Join Vitalant and NASH FM 99.

Rice Festival music lineup

A full slate of strong musical entertainment is on tap for the 2019 International Rice Festival Oct. 17- 19 in historic downtown Crowley. “We are very excited about the lineup this year.

Rayne City Council OKs $8,000 raise for Police Chief

RAYNE - A number of action items took precedent Monday evening during the August meeting of the Rayne City Council. Taking top interest during the meeting was a proposed amendment to the city ordinance setting the compensation of the Chief of Police.