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Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Jan. 2 Chad Byron Alleman, 49, 1300 block of West Gum Avenue, Eunice. Theft.

$2M deficit projected for school finances

By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS — In a discussion about raising employee compensation for gas mileage expenses, St. Landry Parish School Board members were reminded that the school system is projected to end the year with a $2 million deficit in its general fund.

Maritan Jona Romero

Maritan Jona Romero passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the age of 56. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Basile. Burial will follow at Basile Baptist Cemetery. Rev.

Bertrella Stanford LeDoux

Bertrella Stanford LeDoux passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2019, at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Richard. Fr.

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Eunice Rotary Club seeks top citizen nominees The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award.

Parents of missing child arrested for cruelty to juveniles

By Tony Marks Associate editor LSN Ville Platte Gazette The search for a missing nine-year-old that encompassed the entire Point Blue and surrounding areas came to an end Sunday morning with news the child was found safe under a bed inside a neighbor’s home.

Scott Daville

Scott Daville passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at the age of 56. The visitation for Scott will begin on Thursday, January 3, 2019, from at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The memorial service will begin at Quirk & Son Funeral Home at 7:00 PM.

Marcell Johnson Sr.

Marcell Johnson Sr. passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Annunciation Catholic Church in Duralde. Burial will follow at Ashford Cemetery in Duralde. Fr. Matt Hebert will officiate.

Josephine Lemoine

ELTON-Funeral services for Josephine Lemoine, 90, will be held at 11:00 A. M. with the visitation beginning at 9:00 A. M. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Golden Chain Baptist Church in Elton, LA. Burial will be in St. Joseph C. C. Cemetery in Elton. Rev.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 30 Johnny Luna Jr., 65, 400 block of Burt Manuel Rd., Eunice. Domestic Abuse battery. Dec. 31 Kenneth Tyler Myers, 36, 1400 block of Yukon, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, false imprisonment. Victoria Dale Lee, 39, Homeless. Disturbing the peace.