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Property damage results from New Year’s Eve gunshots

RAYNE - Not one, but two locations within the city limits of Rayne, were targeted by falling bullets just after midnight on New Year’s Eve.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 11 to 15 Matthew James Buck, 30, 1600 block of LeDay Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things, Resisting an officer, Driving under suspension. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Belinda Russell Savoy

Belinda Russell Savoy passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, at the age of 62. No Services have been scheduled at this time. Belinda is survived by her husband, Keith Savoy, one son, Jason Savoy of Eunice, one brother, Tony Russell of Rosepine, La., one sister, Stacy McQueary of Natchitoches, La.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 14 05:35 Broken window at Dialysis Center, 1101 Nile St. 06:16 Wreck on Super 1 parking lot. 08:24 Four-wheeler middle of the road at East Ardoin and Mill. 08:37 Four-wheeler owner was getting it out of mud.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 14 Katelynn Marcantel, 26, 1300 block of Darell Street, Eunice. Simple battery. Vivian Brea Soileau, 33, 3700 block of Valentine Road, Basile. Simple escape and aggravated escape. Emily Joyce Reed, 25, 200 block of South Vivian, Eunice.

John Wilfred Hebert

John Wilfred Hebert passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2019, at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Augustine Church in Basile. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Father Kennon Brown will officiate.

Picard represents Police Jury on Economic Development Board

It’s a new year and the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is excited about its plan for 2019.

Abbeville's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration begins with events on Wednesday

Schedule of Events for the Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is as follows: The Annual Faith Hope Christian Fellowship will be held at 405 Duroq St. in Abbeville on Wednesday, January 16 through Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 7 p.m. with Bishop B. K. Stevens, Pastor. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.

Miss Alaina Hulin becomes Mrs. Nicholas Gossen

Miss Alaina Hulin and Mr. Nicholas Gossen were united in holy matrimony during a ceremony at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA on January 12, 2019. Deacon Coby Thomas, first cousin of the bride, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael T.

Allen Ray Hanks, Sr.

March 6, 1946 ~ January 10, 2019 ABBEVILLE—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Baudoin Cemetery honoring the life of Allen Ray Hanks, Sr., 72, who died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital.