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Helen LeJeune Patin

IIt is with heavy hearts that the family of Helen LeJeune Patin announces her passing on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the comfort of her home at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 21 Joey W. Charlie, 42, 100 block of College, Eunice. Probation warrant. Jeremy G. Fall, 800 block of West Maple Ave., Eunice. Probation warrant. July 22 Kyla Higginbotham, 34, 1600 block of Dudley St., Eunice.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 21 00:31 Disturbance reported in the 1000 block of West Ash. 01:27 Report of a crowd in the street way in the 600 block of South 5th. 01:55 Report of a subject that wants to fight.

We shouldn’t have to beg workers to work

I was down the shore this weekend, enjoying the sea, the sun and the sweeping panorama of people without masks. Honestly, that was beautiful. One of those views was from the patio of a fantastic pizzeria just outside of Atlantic City.

All the presidents’ teeth

Now that Joe Biden doesn’t have to wear a mask in public, I’m back to staring at his teeth. Fact is, the last three presidents have elevated dental awareness to unprecedented levels.

Church Point Police arrest Eunice women for drugs

Two Eunice women were recently arrested on narcotics charges by the Church Point Police Department. Those arrested were: — Tajanerra Marie Murphy, 24, on charges of bench warrant contempt of court (two counts) and possession with intent to distribute Suboxone.

Bicyclist killed in Allen Parish hit and run crash

A bicyclist was killed in a hit and run incident on La. 383 near Ikes Road about 3 miles west of Kinder. According to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop D, the incident on July 15 claimed the life of 44-year-old Jamie Fontenot of Scott.

2 killed in Acadia Parish crash

A two-vehicle fatal crash on La. 95 at the intersection with La. 1097 about 4 miles north of Duson on July 17 claimed the lives of 44-year-old Dawn Bernard of Carencro and 53-year-old James Bellard of Church Point.

Church Point rallies around long-time alderman in his battle with leukemia

Church Point Alderman Erroll “Slu” Comeaux has not missed a single council meeting in the 26 years and seven months he has been a member town’s board of alderman. That’s 319 meetings — not counting all the special meetings along the way.

Mayor, aldermen ask for relief from trash

Eunice city officials asked the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission for a solution to roadside bulky trash pick-up service. “The City of Eunice is having a huge issue ... on bulky waste collection and excess garbage that may be on the side of the blue can in bags.