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Terry W. Doucet

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Terry W. Doucet announces his passing on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Acadian Medical Center at the age of 64. A Celebration of Life will be Celebrated at 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice with Rev.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 11 Joni Chapman, 18, 4500 block of Pine Point Road, Ville Platte. Contributing to delinquency of a juvenile, aiding and abetting entry/remaining-forbid. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

St. Landry Parish Jail escapee may be headed to Eunice

A 34-year-old Eunice man escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail at about 9 p.m. Sunday when returning from a work detail and may be headed to Eunice, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Man wounded in Sunday shooting; family squabble suspected

A family squabble is believed to be behind a shooting that occurred about 3 p.m. Sunday at East Maple Avenue and Carron Street, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. The wounded man was in a vehicle when he shot in the shoulder from a person believed to be on foot, Fontenot said.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 8 05:15 Caller said smells smoke in house in the 600 block of Reed Street. Eunice Fire Department en route. 06:15 Suspicious vehicle at walking park. 08:05 Lobby complaint about theft.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 8 Isaiha J. Bradley, 20, 400 block of Cotton Avenue, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drug less than 28 grams. Feb. 9 Jeremy Hilton Klumpp, 20, 2600 block of Alfa Romeo Road, Basile.

Shirley Touchet Cormier

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts the family of Shirley Touchet Cormier announces her passing on Saturday, February 09, 2019 at the age of 82. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt.

John "To To" Manuel

John “To To” B. Manuel passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Chataignier. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Chataignier. Fr.Blaine Clement will officiate.

News notes

COA annual Mardi Gras dance set The St. Landry Council on Aging, Inc. will have its annual Mardi Gras dance from 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 4 at the Northwest Center in Eunice. Music will be provided by Big J & the Zydeco Dog Pound, Admission is $2 for age 60 and over. Anyone under 60 admission is $5.

Agnes Marie Ancelet Reiners

Agnes Marie Ancelet Reiners, fondly known to many as “Aunt Agnes”, passed away February 7, 2019, in Homer, La. Mrs. Reiners was born in Laccassine, La., on August 17, 1925. She grew up in Roberts Cove, La., and lived much of her adult life in Eunice, La.