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Truancy program explained

A truancy program that coordinates schools, the city court and police is paying off in keeping students in schools. Lt. Stephanie Myers, of the Eunice Police Department, said the Eunice program is in its fifth year.

Johnny Ray Vestal Sr.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny Ray Vestal, Sr. announces his passing on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. .

Jo Anne Durand

LAKE CHARLES~ A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 for Jo Anne Durand at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church in Lake Charles with Monsignor Daniel Torres, celebrant. Entombment will follow at 2:00 PM at St. Paul Mausoleum in Eunice. Ms.

Kade Guidry

EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Kade Alexander Guidry, on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the age of 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr.

James "Todd" Johnson

James “Todd” Johnson passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the age of 56. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery.

John Hilbert Leger Sr.

John Hilbert Leger Sr. passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 14, at St Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice with Father Austin Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 11 Adan Benientez, 26, 2000 block of Betty Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery (strangulation). Arrested by Eunice Police. Jaylen Jawan Johnson, 24, 100 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Probation hold.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 10 08:26 St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputy requesting assistance in the 100 block of Spatz Road with disturbance. 09:09 Lawco advised of water theft in the1100 block of West Vine.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. October 10 Adan Benientez, 26, 2000 block of Betty Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Fort Polk-Vernon WMA and Peason Ridge WMA to be closed Oct. 26-27 due to military training

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is notifying users that Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) will be closed the weekend of Oct. 26-27 due to military training by the U.S. Army.