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Patti Savoy Belfour Fontenot

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

EUNICE-With heavy hearts, the family of Patti Savoy Belfour Fontenot announces her passing on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living in Lake Charles at the age of 73. In honor of Patti’s wishes, no services will be held.

James "Dudley" Hebert Sr.

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

IOTA-With heavy hearts, the family of James “Dudley” Hebert, Sr. announces his passing on October 25, 2024, at Camelot Brookside in Jennings at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota.

Richard Wayne Fontenot

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

Richard Wayne Fontenot passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 71. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Oct. 24 Blake O’Quinn, 32, 1700 block of Quail Lane, Lake Charles. Expired MVI, Possession of drug parphernalia, possession of Schedule II.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 24 1:39 p.m. Caller in the 300 block of Mayers said someone stole his tires off of his scooter. 1:47 p.m. 911 caller in the 2100 block of West Dudley said an infant is choking. 1:51 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Oct. 25 Elizabeth Bailey Franklin, 38, 200 block of Sandra Lee Road, Opelousas.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

Speaker Johnson’s office to hold satellite office hours WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker Mike Johnson’s district staff will host satellite office hours throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District to assist constituents who need assistance navigating federal agencies.

T. Carey Brinkman

T. Carey Brinkman Jr.

Myra Miller

Monday, October 28, 2024

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of T. Carey Brinkman, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who left this world Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 80, with loving family by his side.

The leaves of Florida Sunshine anise emit a licorice-like scent when handled. The fragrance is pleasant to people and helps repel deer. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Florida Sunshine anise brightens shady spots with cheery chartreuse foliage

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, October 25, 2024

Each year, the LSU AgCenter names at least four plants to be included in the ever-growing list of Louisiana Super Plant selections. Super Plants are tried and true, tested and tough. They’ve proven themselves to be successful in all parts of the state.

The sweet taste of Halloween

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, October 25, 2024

Not until it got dark! That was the trick or treating rule my mother set down every year. She didn’t want me to embarrass her by interrupting families still having dinner. I hated the rule. Tommy Gillen and I had big plans to hit as many houses as possible before we had to come home.