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Phyllis Denise Guillory Narcisse

Phyllis Denise Guillory Narcisse

Phyllis Denise Guillory Narcisse

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Phyllis Denise Guillory Narcisse passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 59. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Cremation will follow with interment of her ashes at a later date.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 28 Starrel White, 57, 600 block of W. Landry Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Waven Boone Day set for June 13

Waven Boone Day set for June 13

Ville Platte to celebrate Waven Boone Day

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and the City of Ville Platte announced the observance of “Waven Boone Day” in the city.
Jeff Crouere

Jeff Crouere

Rubio to the rescue

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The first four months of President Donald Trump’s second term has been a whirlwind of historic progress. From his executive actions to his reciprocal tariffs to his determination to bring peace to the world, President Trump has acted quickly to implement the Make America Great Again (MAGA) agenda.
Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander, welcomes the public Monday to the Memorial Day ceremony.

Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander, welcomes the public Monday to the Memorial Day ceremony.

Memorial Day ceremony in Eunice

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Donnie Fontenot, commander of the VFW Post 8971, welcomes the public during a Memorial Day ceremony held Monday afternoon. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Veterans from the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 215 were part of the Memorial Day ceremony program held Monday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Veterans from the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 215 were part of the Memorial Day ceremony program held Monday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Remembering those who paid the sacrifice

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Memorial Day ceremony is held as a reminder to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, said VFW Post Commander 8971 Donnie Fontenot as he stood near the monument with those who died in service to the nation.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 27 Quentin Darby, 33, 700 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Violation of protective order. Ezel Jones, 26, 400 block of Mayers, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, May 27 There were 16 traffic stops between the hours of 8:20 a.m. until 11:06 p.m. Officer D.
Roland "Red" Prudhomme

Roland "Red" Prudhomme

Roland "Red" Prudhomme

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for Roland “Red” Prudhomme will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Father Hampton Davis will officiate at the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.