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Melvin Darbonne

Melvin Darbonne passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 91. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Daniel Stahl

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Daniel McClure Stahl announces his passing on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 64. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 9 Reginald Brian Riggs, 48, 500 block of Beaux Circle, Opelousas. Theft (6 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police. Shane Rene Wheeler, 37, 100 block of Bloomfield Loop, Sunset. Violation of protective orders.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 8 Nathan Deleno West, 49, 1300 block of Lawrence, Eunice. Warrant.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 8 00:19 Caller in the 500 block of East Maple advised that someone was in her yard and in the alley way. 00:37 Multiple shots fired in the area of Mill, suspicious person running down the road.

News notes

CDA Court 208 meeting set Sept. 13 The CDA, Court 208, Eunice, will have a makeup meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Jeanmard Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a canned good item and a friend that may be interested in joining. For more information, call Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.

Ronald Alfred Sr.

Ronald Alfred, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will follow in St. Peters Baptist Church Cemetery in Point Blue.

CROWLEY — According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.” “We are moving forward this year unless Gov. Edwards comes to Crowley and tells us we can’t,” joked Monk as she spoke recently to the

According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.” “We are moving forward this year unless Gov. Edwards comes to Crowley and tells us we can’t,” joked Monk as she spoke recently to the Rotary Club of Crowley.

Allen Parish Re-Thunk Junk flea market trail is Oct. 15-16

The Allen Parish Annual Re-Thunk Junk event, featuring a flea market trail through Reeves, Kinder, Oberlin, Oakdale and Elizabeth, with the addition of La. 26 to Mittie this year, will be held Oct. 15,and 16.

St. Edmund homecoming court

St. Edmund High named its homecoming court. In front, from left are Lauren Bearb, freshman; Isabelle Heinen, sophomore; Ellie Manuel, junior; Madison Comeaux, junior; Riley Young, sophomore; and Jillian DeVillier, freshman.