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Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 22 Heather Lynn Fontenot, 45, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000, criminal trespass.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 22 00:37 Report of several juveniles walking in the area of Tate and Ida. 00:41 Disturbance reported in the 1800 block of Dudley. 03:04 Suspicious vehicle parked at D.C.’s.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 20-22 Patrick Dwayne Bryant, 44, 600 block of Sapphire Street, Opelousas. Theft, possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule II CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, bench warrant (2 counts).

Mary Claire Thibodeaux Soileau

Mary “Claire” Thibodeaux Soileau passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 18 Katheryn Renee Vincent, 39, 300 block of Corn, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. February 19 Ethel Marie Fontenot, 25, 800 block of North 4th Street, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 19 08:23 Report of a truck driver that broke down at 2nd and Laurel. Tow truck enroute. 10:49 Report of a reckless driver headed west bound. 12:12 Worker from Days Inn advised that subjects will not leave.

News notes

Registration, voting deadlines The last day to register to vote online for the March 20 election is Feb. 27, according to Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters. Individuals can go online at geauxvote.

Helena Fruge Young

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Helena Young announces her passing on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St.

James "Doc" Thibodeaux

EUNICE~It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, James Thibodeaux, on February 20, 2021 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St.

Cherry trees symbolize friendship, beauty

Flowering cherry trees are true showstoppers. These trees can be seen blooming around Louisiana in February and March. In the southern part of the state, the first flowers appear in late January. Right now, they are in full bloom on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, and boy are they gorgeous!