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Dennis Gean Courville

Dennis Gean Courville passed away on Thursday, August 31 2017, at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 4, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Courville Cemetery in Eunice. Deacon Chuck Ortego will officiate.

Nungesser asks Louisianans to to volunteer, donate

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is asking Louisiana residents who can to sign up and find donation opportunities at VolunteerLouisiana.gov to be ready to help with recovery efforts from the impact of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Tropical Storm Harvey in Louisiana.

Tips on how to remedy a flooded house

A flood-damaged home requires special attention as soon as possible to avoid further damage and health hazards from molds, other fungi, algae and bacteria. Wetness and high humidity spur their growth within two to three days, so it’s important to act fast after a flood.

Surge flooded parts of Delcambre, Intracoastal City

It is like clock work. When there is a predicted south wind and there is also a forecasted high tide, that only means one thing for some Delcambre residents. The streets along the bayou will flood. Sure enough, Delcambre residents who live two or three blocks near the Bayou Carlin know the drill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 31 Kendall Wilfred Traller, 28, 1300 block of Roper Drive, Scott. Operating vehicle w/suspended license; self mutilation by a prisoner; resisting an officer. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 30 04:41 Acadian Medical Center requested officer. Discharged patient in the lobby is refusing to leave. 07:50 Man has stab wound to the left side at Boudreaux and Maple. 08:10 Officer obtained photos, statement.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 30 Jonathan Richard, 35, 700 block of Juanita Street, Eunice. Bench warrant for Eunice City Court. Lori Richard, 54, 7400 block of Eunice Iota Highway, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse and unauthorized use of an access card.

News notes

Coushatta Casino entertainment set The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following. 7 p.m. Thursday: Joe Harmon & The Harmonics. 9 p.m. Friday: Troy Laz Band. 9 p.m. Saturdy: Troy Laz Band. 7 p.m. Sept. 7: Tommy McLain & Louisiana Express. 9 p.m. Sept.

Former Basile officer arraigned; charges include assault in May

Former Basile Police 0fficer and part-time Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Richardson appeared before Judge Chuck West on Aug. 24 for his arraignment after being arrested in May for felony aggravated assault with a firearm, simple battery, and malfeasance in office.

Mamou man arrested for on 10 counts of internet crimes against children

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit has arrested an Evangeline Parish man on multiple charges of child pornography, and his team is asking the public for more information on the alleged perpetrator.