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Phillip W. Daigle

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved brother, Phillip Wayne Daigle on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 51.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 11 09:25 Theft in the 400 block of South 3rd. 10:54 Lobby complaint about trash can. 15:37 Male on South 3rd riding a bike going into yards pulling on car doors. 16:15 Wreck at Walmart parking lot.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 11 Jeffery Ryan Menard, 43, 1400 block of Jacob Road, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000, possession of Schedule II drug less than 2 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, driver’s license suspension-revocation and switched license plate.

Photo contest focuses on state’s natural and scenic rivers

As part of its celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a photo contest open to all photographers. The contest is to promote the beauty of Louisiana’s designated natural and scenic rivers.

News notes

Return of Victory speaker at True Vine The True Vine Church of God in Christ in Eunice will host “Return of Victory, Established to Last,” with speaker Prophet Tony Rainey of Shekinah Glory Cogic in Nachitoches at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Church is located at 200 MLK Drive in Eunice.

LSUE Honor Society shines at regional conference

The LSU Eunice chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) enjoyed a standout weekend at the annual regional conference for the Louisiana/Mississippi region held on the campus of the University of Mississippi on March 5-7. Dr.

Raises for mayor, council approved

The Church Point Town Council unanimously approved a pay raise for the mayor and the town council members. Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche said, “Thank y’all. If y’all thought y’all seen something last year, you’re about to see more.

Irish wit, wisdom abound

We could use some Irish wit and wisdom right now. Here’s a good start: “You’ll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.

Eunice woman among 2 arrested on theft charges

A Eunice woman and a Lake Charles man have been arrested in connection with the theft of a Church Point business.

Parish Council to only pay its election bills

The St. Landry Parish Council Finance decided it will pay election costs directly associated with it, but other entities in the parish will have to pay their own bills.