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Christmas Parade planned

Nickie Toups, a Rotarian and president of Eunice Chamber of Commerce, gave an update and details on the upcoming “Eunice Parade of Lights” at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. The Eunice Chamber and Eunice Rotary will sponsor a Christmas Parade named “Eunice Parade of Lights!” to be held at 6 p.m.

Pedestrian killed in St. Landry Parish

Shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on La. 10 east of U.S. 71 in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Darrell Ray Thomas of Morrow.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 14 00:26 Caller in the 400 block of Cotton advised of seeing two subjects running out of their yard. 01:23 Hit and run reported. 02:24 Caller in the 100 block of North St.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 14 Herbert Prater, 47, 2100 block of Blood Bend Drive, Long Pine Theft. Hartman Joseph, 25, 2000 block of Brenda Street, Lake Charles. Bench warrant. Reggie Barras, 40, 300 block of Bacciochi Avenue, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Louetta Marie Briscoe

Louetta Marie Briscoe passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 14 Rebecca S. Lejeune, 26, 800 block of Sharon Street. Theft, identity theft, Prostitution, inciting a felony. Arrested by Eunice Police Department. Chassidy Gail Miller, 43, 1700 block of Scott Street, Eunice.

Byron “Sonny” Hartwell Prather

Byron “Sonny” Hartwell Prather, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 in a healthcare facility in Pearland, Texas. Mr. Prather was a resident of Lake Charles for forty-three years.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 13 Christian Sanders, 39, 900 block of North 5th, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian. Ericka A. Miller, 48, 400 block of Pearl, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian. Chassidy G.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 13 00:37 Suspicious persons in the 1300 block of West Magnolia. 03:05 Caller in the 800 block of West Maple advised of a subject shining the light in the window and threatening her.

News notes

CDA Rosary Prayer Rally is Saturday Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will hold the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Prayer Rally on Saturday at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church’s Prayer Garden at 310 W. Vine. This event will be held regardless of weather.