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Rayne man charged with having sex with juveniles

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has conducted an investigation in regards to a complaint of sexual abuse involving juveniles.

St. Landry Parish man charged with abusing animals

A Port Barre man has been charged with the three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s detectives assisted animal control in reference to a loose horse on Dec. 6, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

After brief flirtation, treasurer turns to re-election

Treasurer John Schroder turned the heads of donors, journalists and others recently when he said he would be open to running for governor next year. But the Republican spoke more definitively on the issue recently and he will be seeking re-election in 2019.

Downtown mural completed

The mural at Walnut and 2nd streets is complete, but the fun has probably just begun as viewers judge what’s there. Artist Hannah Gumbo completed the mural in November and plans an official presentation from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Friday.

City audit finds no deficit, cash on hand

The short take on the Eunice city fiscal status is the balanced sheet is not in a deficit and there was a $415,000 cash gain, according to accountant Shirley Vige at Tuesday’s Board meeting.

Waynon Thibodeaux

With much sorrow, the family announces the passing of Waynon Thibodeaux in his 71st year with family by his side at the Louisiana Extended Care in Lafayette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

Sheila Herrod DeRouen

Sheila Herrod DeRouen, of Eunice, LA, died November 2, 2018, after a long illness. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, December 17, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Eunice, LA. A reception will follow at Cypress Grove Place/Chapell Store on Hwy. 13 South, Eunice, La.

James Stephen “Steven” LeBlanc

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of James Stephen “Steven” LeBlanc announces his passing on November 2, 2018, in Florida at the age of 67. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 11 Tyler Baudoin, 24, 6900 block of Bumcombe Road, Shreveport. Issuing worthless checks. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Travis D. Fuselier, 27, 1000 block of Academy Street, St. Martinville.

Blood drive in Crowley

Join deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office in donating the gift of life. The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Crowley. 1037 Capitol Ave., All donors will receive a free T-shirt.