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Evangeline Parish Tourist sponsors Easter Stravaganza Evangelism Parish Tourist Commission Easter Stravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at NW Railroad Avenue next to the Swamp Pop Museum in Ville Platte.

Sharon F. Fontenot

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon F. Fontenot announces her passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 81 with family and friends at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Wednesday, March 11 Jodi Renee Credeur, 36, 400 block of Roy Guidry Road, Church Point. Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, March 10 There were seven traffic stops from 7:24 a.m. until 11:35 p.m. Officer Q. Doyle 12:45 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 10 Kenneth Ware, 83, 100 block of Savoie Dr., Eunice. Contempt.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Tuesday, March 10 Keldrick Tyrone Rouse, 34, 400 block of Nonc Lol Road, Arnaudville. Domestic abuse battery (Strangulation) (Child Endangerment).

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, March 9 Chase Lambright, 26, 500 block of N. 12th Street, Oakdale. Domestic abuse battery. Emily Castille, 25, 100 block of Derouen, Eunice. Warrant for Evangeline Parish.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, March 8 There was one traffic stop at 9:11 p.m. Officer D. Carter 3:04 a.m.

Leonard Kersten

BASILE- Leonard Kersten was born on October 23, 1926, in White River, South Dakota and died peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana. Services are scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Basile.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Saturday, March 7-Monday, March 9 Ryan J. Sonnier, 35, 300 block of E. Milton Avenue, Lafayette. Hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by St.