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Gilbert Bergeaux

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Gilbert Bergeaux announces his passing on Thursday, October 04, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 77.

Leona Fruge Papillion

Leona Fruge Papillion passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 12:00 PM att St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Pollice Department radio dispatch. Oct. 4 06:59 Junior High to meet with a parent disturbance. 07:54 No power at LSUE. Transformer blew. 09:22 Tenant at Sunrise Apartments believes someone stole credit cards and jewelry.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 3 Christopher John Cuccio, 49, homeless. Possession of Schedule II drug less than 2 grams. Jason James Daigle, 46, 700 block of Harold Street, Eunice. Bicycles are required headlights and possession of Schedule II drug less than two grams.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 5 Jason James Daigle, 46, 3700 block of Valentine Road, Basile. Head lamps required on bicycles, possession of schedule II CDS. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Darrell "Country Boy" Peres

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Darrell “Country Boy” Peres announces his passing on the morning of Thursday, October 04, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was 61.

Opelousas man among 4 charged in Mississippi bribery case

Four Louisiana businessmen have been indicted and arrested for conspiracy, paying bribes, and attempting to pay bribes to former Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Christopher B.

Power outage closes LSUE

The following was posted on the LSUE website. Status Update: A power outage on campus has forced the main campus to close Thursday, October 4. All classes have been canceled. Classes at LSUA and Lafayette General will continue as scheduled. Watch this page for updates.

Jonathon Blake Maxfield

Jonathon Blake Maxfield passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 52. No services have been scheduled at this time. Blake is survived by his brother, Brian Maxfield of Eunice. Blake was preceded in death by his parents, James Maxfield Sr.

Mary Carrie Manuel Joubert

Mary Carrie Manuel Joubert passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the age of 85. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Msg. Robert Romero will officiate.