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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 19 Kendrick Malik Eaglin, 23, 700 block of Sandy Road, Opelousas. Theft. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Adam Thibodeaux, 38, 900 block of Lastrapes Street, Opelousas. Theft, bench warrant.

Yola Marie Johnson Belleau

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Yola Marie Johnson Belleau announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and friend at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at St.

Dianne Young

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dianne Young announces the passing of their beautiful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 15-18 Terrell Demon Shilo, 44, 500 block of W. Hiram Street, Opelousas. Driving under suspension, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule IV CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 15 Shknowca Richard, 46, 1600 block of Veterans Memorial, Eunice. Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian. Ali Ryan Trahan, 18, 500 block of Hwy. 190, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 14 00:40 Caller in the 1400 block of Amazon requested extra police patrol in the area. 01:41 Disturbance in a room at Eunice Inn, at 1100 block of West Laurel. 06:20 Reckless driver in the area of 2nd and Walnut.

News notes

ECCBC announces rehearsals for summer season The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will begin rehearsals for its 2022 summer season on May 9 and 10. Performances will be July 14 and 15 at First Baptist Church, Eunice and features the community concert band, adult choir and children’s choir.

Eunice man guilty of killing his wife in September 2012

A Eunice man was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday for the second time in the stabbing, burning and killing of his wife, Demetra L. Doyle, in September 2012. District Attorney Chad Pitre, in a news release, stated Robert Lee Heard Jr.

Learning to appreciate the regular flu

I recommend the seasonal flu — but please allow me to explain. About a week ago, I felt suddenly rundown and weak. I just wanted to lie down. I thought nothing of it at the time.

Early retirement: threat or menace?

“But I’ll keep workin’/As long as my two hands are fit to use…” – Merle Haggard I haven’t run away and joined the circus, but I am nearing the age when a financial safety net admittedly has the allure of the Sirens of Greek mythology.