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LSUE honor graduates

LSU Eunice recognized their honor graduates at the Fall Commencement Ceremonies.

LSUE fall commencement has record number of grads

The fall-summer LSUE commencement with 157 graduates was the largest in its history. The graduates on Saturday were given a farewell address from outgoing LSU President F. King Alexander, who announced recently he is leaving LSU to lead the University of Oregon.

$6,000 reward offered

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents are still looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was shot in Acadia Parish in late October of 2018. The crane was found with a broken wing on Nov.

Armed robbery at Game Stop, burglary at Double Action

An armed robbery at Game Stop and a burglary at Double Action bookended a weekend marked by shopliftings at Walmart Eunice. At about 9:30 p.m. Friday, a black male armed with a semi-automatic pistol robbed the Game Stop near Walmart, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.

Cynthia Blanchard

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Cynthia Blanchard on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her home at the age of 48. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

Nolan Joseph Fontenot

Nolan Joseph Fontenot, age 86, of Westlake, Louisiana passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Westlake with his loving wife by his side. Nolan was born on November 15, 1933 in Iota, Louisiana and grew up in Eunice. Nolan graduated from Eunice High School in 1953.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 20 Robert L. Latiolais, 73, 500 block of Hwy. 367, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, battery of a police officer, resisting and officer and entry on remaining after being forbidden. Devontae Trez Alfred, 20, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 20 07:32 Car stolen in the 500 block of Bernice. 07:54 Car was repossessed. 10:12 Fire alarm activation in the 300 block of Jelks.

News notes

EPT season tickets makes a great gift The Eunice Players’ Theatre gift certificates are available. The Players’ Theatre has season tickets for the 2020 season.

Glenn Louis DeVillier

Glenn Louis Devillier passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 67. No Services have been planned at this time. Glen is survived by two brothers, Viel “Sonny” Devillier, Joseph Etienne “Tanny” Devillier; one sister, Debra Devillier.