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Roger "Bouley" Stevens

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Roger “Bouley” Stevens announces his passing on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 3:44 a.m. at his residence in Eunice. He was 94. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11 a.m.

UL Lafayette Spring Commencement ceremonies set for Friday

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees will be conferred at UL Lafayette’s Spring 2018 Commencement Friday at the Cajundome and Convention Center The General Assembly will be held at 11 a.m. at the Cajundome. Doctoral candidates will be hooded at this ceremony.

Lena Matthews

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Lena Matthews passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 1:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Basile. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery in Basile. Deacon David Guillory will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 8 Derrick Martin Bellard, 26, 11700 block of Hwy. 103, Port Barre. Criminal trespass; resisting an officer; attempt; simple burglary. Arrested by Port Barre Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 7 05:50 Dead dog in the 1700 block of Douglas. 07:11 Loose dog in the 500 block of West Park between 4th and 5th. 08:11 Officer requested to advise student to take his Leap test.

Eunice Police arrest

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Eunice Police report the following arrest. May 7 Javonté Jason LeJeune, 18, 300 block of North East Street and 400 block of Cotton Avenue, Eunice. Criminal trespass.

Norris Joseph Dugas

Myra Miller
Monday, May 7, 2018
Norris Joseph Dugas passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, at the age of 87. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 10:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Paul Mausoleum. Deacon David Guillory will officiate.

Rep. John Stefanski to speak at LSU Eunice commencement

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, May 7, 2018
State Rep. John Stefanski will be the commencement speaker when Louisiana State University Eunice holds spring graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. Friday in the gymnasium of the Health and Physical Education Building. Over 200 students are candidates for graduation this spring.