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Irene Mae Courville

BASILE–It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Irene Mae Courville announces her passing on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile, La.

Cecelia Gayle Manuel Fruge

BASILE– It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Cecelia Gayle Manuel Fruge passed away at Eunice Manor with her loving family by her side. She is 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Jill W. Fuller

IOTA - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jill W. Fuller announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home at the age of 87. A celebration of Jill’s life will be held at a later time, where friends and family can gather to honor the remarkable woman she was.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Sunday, Sept. 28 Officer D. Spears 12:39 a.m. Fight in the area of West Walnut and South 2nd. Officer J.

CP man killed in area crash

CARENCRO – On Sept. 30, just before 5 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on the Interstate 49 South Frontage Road near its intersection with Froeba Road.

Area man charged with child cruelty

CHURCH POINT — An area man has been arrested on cruelty to a juvenile charges in connection to a Monday, Sept. 29 incident.

Chamber accepting nominations for Board of Directors

The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. Serving on the Chamber Board procvides a way to make a lasting impact on the business community, strengthen connections, and help shape the future of St. Landry Parish.

Fight leads to stabbing

An early morning altercation between two male subjects led to a stabbing. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On Sept. 28, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Eunice Police responded to a fight in progress near the intersection of West Walnut Avenue and South 2nd Street.

Work to bring high-speed, broadband to Eunice continues

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent A high-speed, broadband internet project that is already underway is expected to provide nearly all of the immediate Eunice area with increased fiber optic capability, a member of the Acadiana Planning Commission told the St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Sept. 26 Teyon Wasahn Griffin, 22, 300 block of Richard Street, Sunset. Probation/parole violation.