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Solution sought to roadside debris piles

City crews stopped picking up roadside debris on June 1 and Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said its the number one topic around town. The debris situation was among the items on the Board of Aldermen’s agenda Tuesday. Fontenot said the city is running its grappler truck, but it is not keeping up.

New LSU president visits LSU Eunice

In his second week on the job, LSU System president and chancellor William F. Tate IV visited LSU Eunice and provided a glimpse into his thinking. “This place is the place of opportunity.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 14 Hunter Stone Deville, 25, 5900 block of Dixie Lane, Alexandria,. Possession of Schedule II CDS, possession of schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Scotty Lynn Deaville

Scotty Lynn Deaville passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 52. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Basile. Burial will follow in Leckelt & Dietz Cemetery in Iota. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 9 a.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 13 John Kevin Miller, 19, 1600 block of West Vine, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Joshua L. Boone, 36, 100 block of Benjamin, Eunice. Warrant, monetary instrument abuse. Mickey Thomas, 53, 1000 block of North 2nd, Eunice.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 13 07:25 Report of someone that hit the Show Tyme Furniture building during the night. 07:49 Report of a missing child, a runaway in the 200 block of Fuselier. 07:58 Child was located at a former residence.

Ricky James Bellow

Ricky James Bellow passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 64. No Services have been planned at this time.

Michael Theodore Pappas

Michael Theodore Pappas passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the age of 30. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Acadian Baptist Center with Pastor Kirk Alexander and Chad Norman officiating.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 12 05:58 Officer requested after subject spotted on surveillance camera in the 700 block of East Vine. 10:10 Disturbance in the 700 block of South 5th. 11:28 St.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. July 12 Victoria R. Rideaux, 27, 500 block of James Street, Opelousas. Probation warrant.