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Camper fire

Eunice firefighters, city marshals and Fire District 4 and 6 firefighters responded to a camper fire at 1440 W. Oak St. at about noon Thursday. The residents were not home at the time. No injuries were reported.

Eunice Rotarians donate $20,000 to free health care clinic

The Eunice Community Health Clinic received a $20,000 contribution from the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. The free health clinic serves more than 400 people a month with primary health and a pharmacy, said Yancy Fontenot, the center’s executive director.

What were they thinking 25 years ago at LSUE?

The contents of a time capsule buried for 25 years on the LSUE campus were displayed Thursday at celebration in the Acadian Center. The items included a Louisiana scratch-off ticket with a top prize of $30,000.

VFW observes POW/MIA Day

The VFW Post 8971 officers and auxiliary recognized and honored POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday at the VFW Post Hall. The POW/MIA Recognition Day is held each year on the third Friday of September. The day is meant to pay special recognition to the U.S.

LSUE reports enrollment increase

LSU Eunice’s fall enrollment reached 3,051 students, which is a 5 percent increase over the 2016 fall enrollment and the first time there has been more than 3,000 students enrolled since 2010.

James Ervin “Gene” Duplechin

James Ervin “Gene” Duplechin passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 1:30 PM. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with entombment to follow at St. Paul Mausoleum. Msg. Robert Romero will officiate.

Weldon Thomas Fruge

Weldon Thomas Fruge passed away on Thursday September 14, 2017, at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday September 16, 2017, at 10:00 AM. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. Fr. Clinton Sensat will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 14 Robert L. Tatman, 54, 700 block of Beard Road, Sunset. Simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department. Lainnie Benoit, 33, 2600 block of Little Teche Road, Port Barre.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 14 05:34 Gunshot heard in the 100 block of Johnson. 05:39 Loud music in the 300 block of East Dean. 05:58 Caller said car has no brake lights traveling east on U.S. 190. 06:35 Car broke down on Laurel by Rocky’s.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Sept. 14 Terri Alexander, 53, 200 block of Coker Road, Eunice. Bench warrant. Harrison Arnaud, 51, 1800 block of Dudley Street, Eunice. Warrant. Juvenile, 16. Ungovernable, runaway and resisting an officer.