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Fallen heroes honored

Three graduates of Charles Drew High School, who were killed in action during the Vietnam War, are memorialized with a monument unveiled Saturday. The monument, in front of Central Middle School, which was the Charles Drew school, honors Sgt. Charles Williams, Pfc. Jimmy Williams and Lance Cpl.

Bernice Fontenot

EUNICE~ In loving memory of Bernice Fontenot, who sadly passed away on the morning of March 04, 2020 at Eunice Manor at the age of 95. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:30 pm on Thursday, March 05, 2020 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

Tina Gail Dupre

Tina Gail Dupre passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 47. No Services have been planned at this time. Tina is survived by her parents, Valgene Dupre and Yvonne Huckaby Dupre; four brothers, Gregory Dupre, Randy Dupre, Danny Dupre and Donnie Dupre.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 3 11:44 Lobby complaint about bank fraud. 12:19 Stove fire at Tamaran Loop Apartments. 14:34 Caller said he got a call that subject is in alley with a gun by the barber shop on East Maple.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 3 Juan Grimaldo, 35, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Emerald Joyanna Williams, 22, 200 block of Coker Road, Eunice. Contempt of court. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Criminal mischief.

Eloise Fontenot LeJeune

Eloise Fontenot LeJeune passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM at St Anthony Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 3 Steven Savage, 39, 200 block of West Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette. Hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Barry Lynn Butler Jr., 35, 9400 block of Deerpath Drive, Watson.

Allen Louis Murphy

Allen Louis Murphy passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 9:00 AM at St Edward Catholic Church in Richard with Father Wayne Duet celebrant. Burial will follow in St Edward Cemetery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 2 06:033 Burglar alarm in the 400 block of North CC Duson. 07:21 Request to ask kids at Eunice High School south parking lot to lower music. 09:02 Thieves at gunpoint in the 1600 block of West Laurel.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 2 Thomas Joseph Jarona, 41, 1700 block of West Magnolia, Eunice. Probation violation hold. Bobby Ray Merrell, 41, 3300 block of Cocodrie Street, St. Landry.