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Ophelia "Sophie" Aymond

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ophelia “Sophie” Aymond announces her passing on Monday, April 09, 2018 at Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at (time pending) on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St.

As time escapes from session, outside politics creep in

Time has officially become a factor for the Louisiana Legislature, especially as lawmakers proceed with four weeks of regular session work under their belts and another eight weeks to go. The pressure ratchets up further when you consider Gov.

Le Grand Hoorah returning to Chicot State Park

Le Grand Hoorah/Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week will be held at Chicot State Park from April 20 to 27. A portion of the event is an immersion experience where people are coming to learn Cajun-Creole music, food and dance.

SMC’s Radiology Department goes completely digital

Savoy Medical Center’s Radiology Department is advancing its technology by going completely digital and becoming the only hospital in Evangeline Parish to offer digital radiography.

The prediction is for active hurricane season — or is it?

In our world of polarized government and polarized media, where everything is just a matter of somebody’s opinion, we can at least count on the annual hurricane forecasts, can’t we? Maybe not. The predictions are blowing hot and cold.

EPSO releases information regarding high speed chase

Local media has been working with detectives from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office to provide information to the public regarding a high speed chance that occurred on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

GERALD L. FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services were held at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for Gerald L. Fontenot, 89, who passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Ville Platte surrounded by his loved ones.

LSU survey finds gender discrimination sexual harassment are major problems

The latest report in the 2018 Louisiana Survey conducted by LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab found that a majority of Louisiana residents believe that both gender discrimination and sexual harassment are major issues and that the country should continue making changes to give men and women equality...

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 6 Toni Cameron, 28, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Donica Fontenot, 54, 700 block of Juanita, Eunice. Money warrant and theft. Nathan West, 46, 3500 block of Eunice Iota Highway, Iota. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 6 08:03 Caller from 1300 block of Dudley said someone is taking his vehicle at night and bringing it back in the morning.