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2 Eunice men arrested in drug bust

Two Eunice men and a Chicago man were arrested in drug bust at an Opelousas residence where more than 70 pounds of high-grade marijuana seized Tuesday, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release.

Elgene L. LeDoux

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elgene L. LeDoux announces her passing on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Eunice Manor with loving family by her side. She was 84. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 18 Bianca Renee Lazard, 28, 500 block of Brignac Lane, Opelousas. Home invasion. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Gino Roynal Jackson, 33, 600 block of North Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice.

Police: Eunice man killed after motorcycle collides with pickup

A 62-year-old Eunice man died after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in on La. 10 in Evangeline Parish on Tuesday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The crash that took the life of Connie Fuselier occurred about 8:30 p.m. on La. 10 west of U.S. 167.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 17 Brashely Katrell Wilson, 19, 600 block of North Railroad Avenue, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000. Jordan Nicholas Douget, 21, 100 block of Jeannie Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 17 07:20 Man said he found his stolen property in alley between Eddie and Maple. 07:21 Hit and run at Sattler Supply. Occurred at Bobcat and Laurel. 09:04 Subject in carport in the 100 block of Dulles.

Sybil Klumpp Frey

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iota for Sybil Klumpp Frey, 80, who died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at 1:55 p.m. at Lafayette General Medical Center. Fr. Jude Thierry, Pastor of St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 17 Clyde Bihm Jr., 22, 100 block of Front Street, Krotz Springs. Indecent behavior with juvenile (three counts). Arrested by Krotz Springs Police. Caleb James Colomb, 25, 200 block of Fuselier Road, Opelousas.

UL Lafayette awards 1,260 diplomas during Fall 2018 Commencement

UL Lafayette held Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Friday. There were 1,260 graduates who earned degrees during Commencement exercises. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 1,068 graduates. Master’s degrees were awarded to 172 graduates.

LSU lists fall graduates

LSU recognized 1,950 graduates at the university’s 297th commencement exercises on Friday. The 1,950 degrees awarded is a new record for LSU’s fall graduation.