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Olga Manuel 1934 To 2017

EUNICE~It’s with the heaviest hearts that the family of Olga Manuel announces her sudden passing on Monday, December 18, 2017 in the comfort of her home at the age of 83. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Shelton P. Boone 1927 To 2017

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shelton P. Boone announces his passing on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Oaklane Wellness and Rehab Center at the age of 90. A Celebration of life was held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 19 Melvin Williams, 22, 1200 block of Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Obstruction of justice; two counts of possession of stolen firearm; three counts of possession of firearm by felon.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 18 08:20 Disturbance at Acadian Medical Center. 09:40 Domestic disturbance int he 600 block of Faris. 11:47 Male possibly smoking drug at Faris and Martin Luther King. 12:38 Wreck on Walmart parking lot.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Dec. 18 Larry Mason, 37, 600 block of Faris Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, no insurance and failure to register.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 18 Cynthia Ann Stelly, 54, 100 block of Allemond Street, Arnaudville. Home invasion; simple battery; public intimidation and retaliation; disturbing the peace. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 15 05:18 Motorcycle on MLK and Magnolia with subject slumped over the handlebars. 06:19 Someone tapping on window in the 700 block of Richard. 06:35 Theft from vehicle at Eunice Inn. 07:33 Wreck at Maple and La.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 15 O’terraius Mason, 22, 700 block of Richard Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and probation warrant for Eunice City Court. Ian Langley, 26, 100 block of Acadia, Eunice. Arrest warrant for Carencro Police.

From The Eunice News files

The following are from December 2008 files of The Eunice News. Steve Dischler, representing Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, reported on the city audit. The city started its fiscal year on July 1 with $4.7 million in cash and another $300,000 due to is. The city managed to save about $1.

Trickery and deceit for a good cause

Some time ago I wrote about Dr. Murphy Martin, who was for many years an extraordinary public health physician for a big part of south Louisiana.