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Myra Miller
Dionel Fuselier was a 1953 graduate of Mamou High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in 1957 with a degree in geology.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
October 5
Kaydon James Noel, 19, 100 block of Walter Drive, Carencro. Hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.
Datavanie Zenon, 21, 100 block of Linares Drive, Carencro. Hold for Lafayette Parish.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Elta Fruge LeBouef
Myra Miller
EUNICE-For 103 years, Elta Fruge LeBouef, graced her family and friends with her kind spirit and sweet smile. On Monday, October 4, 2021, Elta passed away unexpectedly in her home. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Eunice Police Arrests report
Myra Miller
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
October 4
Logan Heath Marcantel, 26, 100 block of Bradley Road, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
October 4
00:50 Ungovernable juvenile reportted in the 800 block of South Beulah.
02:27 Caller in the 500 block of Pearl advised of people with flashlights around his home.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A COVID-19 vaccination site at Blackham Coliseum for the public is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays except on Fridays, when hours are 9-11:30 a.m. (University of Louisiana at Lafayette photo)
Free COVID-19 vaccination site for public opens at Blackham Coliseum
Rebecca Chaisson
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana National Guard have established a free COVID-19 vaccination site for the general public at Blackham Coliseum.
The site is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor. (Submitted photo)
Taylors are among Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees
Rebecca Chaisson
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor.
As a lifelong resident of St.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Gussie Richard
Myra Miller
Gussie Richard passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 95. His wishes of donating his body to science were honored, and as such, there will be no services.
He worked in the oilfield industry all his life.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 76 years, Nela S.
Monday, October 4, 2021
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
October 2-4
Christopher Joachain, 27, 1300 block of Jennings Road, Opelousas,. Domestic abuse battery (strangulation), home invasion. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Kevin James Prudhomme, 43, 2600 block of I-49 N.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
October 1
04:56 Lobby complaint in reference to the 500 block of Lewis.
06:33 Swat La State Police executing search warrant on Pierrotti.
08:09 Caller in the 800 block of North 4th advised that his tires were cut.
Monday, October 4, 2021