News

Clyde Michael Hebert Jr.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iota for Clyde Michael Hebert, Jr., 82, who died Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:23 p.m. surrounded by his loving family.

Jeffrey Fynn Clement

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Iota for Jeffrey Flynn Clement, 59, who died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 6:19 p.m. in Iota. Pastor David Greene, St. John Lutheran Church-Iota, will officiate for the services.

Joe Kite

Joe George Kite, 88, was born to George and Eleanor Swanson Kite on March 5, 1932 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  On Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Joe went Home, joining his wife, Ela, of 65 years who he loved and missed dearly.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 1 Joshua J. Sensat, 33, 100 block of Plow Lane, DeRidder. Serving time. Lessie A. McGee, 33, 2000 block of Cypress Street, Basile. Money warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 1 01:22 Caller from a room at Days Inn advised that there is someone outside of her room and she does not feel safe. 03:02 Suspicious vehicle in the area of the airport.

Johney L. Jeans

BASILE–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Johney L. Jeans announces his passing on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 78. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 29-January 31, February 1: Johnny Dwayne Neely, 55, 500 block of S. Gum Street, Melville. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kullyn Gaige Briley, 23, 1400 block of Prairie Ronde Hwy.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 29 Tyler Chance Dies, 24, 300 block of South 9th Street, Eunice. Probation warant. Luke Bryce Aguillard, 18, 200 block of Shelby Lane, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 29 07:46 Suspicious vehicle in a field behind Mill Street. 11:32 Breaker box on fire in the 1300 block of Clifford. 11:45 Hit and run reported in the area of 8th and Laurel, road blockage reported.

News notes

CDA monthly meeting set for Monday The Catholic Daughters of Americas will have a meeting a 6 p.m. Monday, at the Jeanmard Hall. Members are encouraged to bring a canned good to give a donation to the Eunice Food Bank.