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Brenda Gail Fontenot

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Brenda Gail Fontenot announces her passing on Tuesday, December 05, 2017 at Oak Lane Wellness and Rehabilitation at the age 66.

Pine Prairie Police arrest suspect for robbery, battery, and theft

The Pine Prairie Police Department announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with simple robbery, simple battery, and theft under $1000. According to a statement from Police Chief L. C.

Ola Ray Magnon

Funeral Services will be held for Ola Ray Magnon, 84, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6 in the Duhon Funeral Home - Crowley Chapel with Rev. Larry Evans officiating. Visitation will begin in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5 until 8 p.m. and will resume on Wednesday at 8 a.

Jennifer Bell Breaux Morgan

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Jennifer Bell Breaux Morgan, 69, who died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2017 at 6:17 a.m. surrounded by her loving family. Fr.

Jacob Andrew Hebert

Jacob was born on March 18, 1942 in Lafayette, LA to Gustave Hebert and Marie Harrington Hebert and was called to his Heavenly father on December 1, 2017. Jacob worked as a carpenter, a job in which he enjoyed. He loved the outdoors, and to hunt, as well as cooking.

Milton “Blue” John Meche

RAYNE - Funeral services were held for Milton “Blue” John Meche, 72, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Duhon Funeral Home - Rayne Chapel with Deacon Tommy Adams officiating. Visitation was held in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m.

Ownia Louise Sampson Francis

RAYNE - Memorial services for Mrs. Ownia Louise Sampson Francis will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Webb St., Rayne. Rev. Nathan T. Stevens, pastor of Starlight Baptist Church, will be officiating for the service. Mrs.

Fire Chief shares safety tips

With the approaching cold weather and Holiday season here, Ville Platte and Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 Fire Chief Harrison would like to offer the following safety tips to keep residents safe. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths.

Chamber announces 2018 Leadership EXCEL class

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Crowley and Jeff Davis Chambers of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2018 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors.

Christmas in Crowley cancelled due to inclement weather

The City of Crowley has announced that Christmas in Crowley will not take place due to the forecast of inclement weather and will be unable to be rescheduled due to various holiday scheduling conflicts.