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Irving Martin Young

Irving Martin Young passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 69. No Services have been planned at this time. Irving is survived by his wife, Claudia “Randi” Pearson Young; three sisters, Kay Lee Durham, Bernadette Roalston, Faith Ann Middleton; two brothers, Logan Young, Kirtley Young.

Crowley man accused of machete attack during home invasion

A Crowley man faces numerous charge, including attempted first-degree murder, after a home invasion early Monday. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said officers were called to the 500 block of Stutes Street at 4:20 a.m. Monday in reference to a home invasion.

Driver killed, passenger injured after high speed crash on I-49

A multi-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 49 near mile marker 8 in Lafayette Parish that occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday claimed the life of 41-year-old Jeremy D. Jackson of Carencro, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

Ray O. Duplechin

Ray O Duplechin passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at noon with a Rosary directly preceding the Service at 11:30 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Father Jason Vidrine will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 6 Wilbert Edward, 69, 600 block of Joseph Road, Palmetto. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Craig Felix Deville, 33, 100 block of N. Railroad Avenue, Opelousas.

2 dead in shooting at Morrow (updated)

Update: Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz has confirmed that an additional victim of last night's shooting in Morrow has died in an area hospital.

Driver, unrestrained passenger killed in St. Landry Parish crash

A two-vehicle fatal crash at about 9:15 a.m. Monday at the intersection of U.S. 190 and La. 752 in St. Landry Parish claimed the life of 78-year-old Ray Dulpechin and 64-year-old Paul Young of Church Point, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 2 Bryan K. Oncale, 57, 700 block of South 5th Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. October 5 Kari S. Fields, 34, 100 block of College, Eunice. Probation violation hold. Derrick Robinson, 19, 100 block of Bollich Road, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 5 00:55 Caller advised of hearing loud noise and would like to speak to an officer. Call came from the Sweetridge Apartments. 01:48 Fight reported at DC’s.

PAR guide amendment guide released (download the guide)

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana released the PAR Guide to the 2020 Constitutional Amendments on Wednesday. The guide explains the potential impact of the seven constitutional amendments plus a statewide sports betting proposition that voters will consider on Nov. 3.