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Brian Kirk Courville

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

Brian Kirk Courville passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at First Baptist Church Chataignier with Reverend Bert Langley officiating. Burial will follow in Chataignier Baptist Cemetery.

Rita Mae Lewis Dingle

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: MASKS ARE REQUIRED Rita Mae Lewis Dingle passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the age of 56. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Greater True Light Baptist Church with Reverend Jermaine Tezeno officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 7 Rapheus Joseph, 44, 700 block of East Peach, Eunice. Contempt of court. Damion Joseph Sonnier, 38, 200 block of Armide, Eunice. Simple battery. May 8 Alex Scott Comeaux, 31, 400 block of Lanse Bourbeuse, Ville Platte. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 5 21:07 Caller said male has a female in the backseat and will not let her out a Valero on U.S. 190 and Eisenhower. 21:27 No visible marks on female. Advised it was a verbal dispute witnessed by ex-girlfriend.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, May 9, 2022

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. April 29 Logan Duhon, 31, Iota. Bench warrant. May 2 Thomas Glass, 40, Iota. Detainer for Eunice Police. Obstruction of justice, possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. May 4 Chris Fontenot, 18, Iota.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 6-May 9 Sharinecia Guillory, 19, 500 block of South Market Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Clabert James Broussard, 41, 600 block of Sapphire Street, Opelousas.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

Pickleball offered at LSUE gym Pickleball will be offered at LSUE gymnasium from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. May 14. Beginners are welcomed. No experience needed. Paddles and balls are provided and coaches are available to teach you.

Donald Fontenot

Myra Miller

Monday, May 9, 2022

EUNICE–On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Donald Fontenot, a brother, uncle and friend passed away at Eunice Manor at the age of 72. A Celebration of Donald’s life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow in the New St.

Juvenile justice with focus on therapy questioned

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 6, 2022

Michele Piazza’s face swelled up with bruises. Her leg was broken in more than one place. She was beaten so severely that a year after the attack on her, she continues to have physical and mental health challenges. Piazza has worked in prisons and secure care facilities for 18 years.

St. Landry Parish Council members were reassured the new trash pickup service to start in October will be successful. From left, are Jack Ortego, Jody Powell, Richard LeBouef and Edward Briscoe, all of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council reassured about trash service to start in Oct.

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 6, 2022

St. Landry Parish Council members were reassured that the company that will start making garbage collections in October will be able to perform the job. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St.