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Pauline Callahan Whidden

Pauline Callahan Whidden passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 64. No services have been planned at this time. Pauline is survived by her companion, John Holford; three sons, Jeremiah Whidden, Zachariah Whidden, Shane Whidden.

Marlene Elizabeth Guidry

Marlene Elizabeth Guidry passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 53. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Erleen LeJeune Rider

Erleen LeJeune Rider passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 74. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Basile. Cremation will follow Services.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 24 06:10 Male with stick asked to leave Murphy USA keeps returning. Is taking off clothes. 06:41 Stalled garbage truck at La. 13 and Maple. 15:44 Car parked in handicap spot at Hacienda. No visible tag.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 24 Jonathan Patrick Cisse, 20, 2000 block of Johnson Highway and 200 block of Lastrapes Street, Eunice. Battery of a dating partner. February 25 Lacy Marie Menard, 26, 2000 block of Cypress Avenue, Basile. Contempt of court. Shaneka S.

Carl James Redd

Carl James Redd passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 62. No Services have been planned at this time. Carl is survived by his mother, Diana Redd; one son, Derrick Redd and wife Tammy; one brother, Douglas Redd, Jr.; two sisters, Cynthia Thompson, Melanie Dupre.

Edna Rose Roberts Lavergne

Edna Rose Roberts Lavergne passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Kennon Brown celebrant.

Lake Charles man indicted in Daville shooting

Hikeam O. Wilson, 18, has been indicted for the first-degree murder of Scott Daville in December 2018. The St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indictment was returned Feb. 20 before 27th Judicial District Court, Judge A. Gerard Caswell.

2 Eunice residents indicted in drive-by shooting

Two Eunice residents were indicted in the drive-by shooting of De’Omante Frank on Nov. 4, 2019, at South Martin Luther King Drive and East Maple Avenue. Demyron L. Skinner, 19, of the 1000 block of Anne Street, Eunice, was indicted for second-degree murder.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 22 - 24 Ashley Dawn Beard, age 31, 1000 block of Jackson Lane, Melville. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Melville Police. Dereck Jimmie Dorsey, 29, 800 block of Miller Road, Opelousas.