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Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 25 Brandon B. Bertrand, 42, 400 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Vivian Rose Orgain

EUNICE~ Vivian Rose Orgain passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Texas Children's Medical Center. Vivian was born on Thursday, March 21, 2019 to Alan and Jeslyn Hoychick Orgain of Eunice.

Cory Neal Landreneau

Cory Neal Landreneau passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the age of 37. No arrangements have been scheduled at this time.

Delores Granger

Delores Granger passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice. Fr. Matt Hebert will officiate.

Dorothy Jane Courville

EUNICE~With heavy hearts the family of Dorothy Jane Courville announces her passing on March 21, 2019 in the loving home of her family in Baton Rouge. She was 79. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell.

Thea "Tante" Ashford

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Thea "Tante" Ashford announces her passing on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side at the age of 100.

First Sicilian Celebration Saturday at Guarino Blacksmith Shop in Abbeville

The Sicilian Celebration is nearing and Debbie Garrot said she is expecting a great turnout. The event takes place on March 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will take place at the Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum and Heritage Center located at 304 S. State Street in Abbeville.

Talking Cleanest City

THE POST-SIGNAL / Desiray Seaux The Crowley Rotary Club recently welcomed City Council members Sammie Reggie, III, (left) and Kim Stringfellow (right) as guest speakers at a meeting held last week.

AgCenter ribbon officially cut in Abbeville

On Thursday morning, Vermilion Parish officials cut the ribbon on the new LSU AgCenter Extension office building in Abbeville, more than two-and-a-half years after the old building became a casualty of historic flooding.

Rosemary Simpson Curtis

RAYNE - A Memorial Service honoring and celebrating the life of Rosemary Simpson Curtis, age 87, of Rayne will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Reverend Gene Lee, Pastor of Rayne First Baptist Church, will officiate.