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Cameron cuts another 80 jobs

By Nancy Duplechain Ville Platte Gazette VILLE PLATTE — Cameron, a Schlumberger company, had another round of layoffs nearly four weeks ago as about 80 employees were laid off. This was the second round of layoffs at the company.

DeVillier is unopposed for 2nd term

Qualifying ended Thursday with State Rep. Phillip DeVillier going unchallenged for a second term as the District 41 legislator. The district includes Eunice and much of rural Acadia Parish. Also unopposed were Dr. Russell Pavich of Eunice for St.

Carroll Marcantel

Moss Bluff–Carroll Marcantel, 84, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Mr. Marcantel was born on August 22, 1934 in Eunice to Hampton and Elta Marcantel. He will be remembered as a cowboy at heart who enjoyed riding horses and attending rodeos.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 9 Wonakee Nakee Frank, 36, 100 block of Abby Lane, Carencro. Battery of a dating partner. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Richard P. Breaux, 52, 200 block of Noahs Ark Boulevard, Cankton.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 8 Hosea Latario Frank, 38, 200 block of Leon St., Broussard. Probation warrant. Brooke Vige, 43, 1100 block of College Rd., Eunice. Bench warrant. Stephanie Crowder, 33, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 8 04:08 Two females at Acadian Medical Center said they were assaulted at the Dugout. 04:17 Wrong hospital. They drove to Kinder. Advised them to come to Eunice PD to file a report.

Mike Burnett

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mike Burnett announces his passing on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home in Eunice. He was 68. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Qualifying list updated

Qualifying for the Oct. 12 election began Tuesday and continues until 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Sept. 11. The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Sept. 21. Early voting is Sept. 28 to Oct. 5 (except Sept.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 7 Jamarcus Anthony Miller, 25, 2100 block of Rose Lacourt, Opelousas. Theft (2 counts). Arrested by Eunice Police. Cortez Jamone Skinner, 26, 1000 block of North Second Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 7 06:09 Children’s clothes found at walking park. 07:21 Brownie’s advised a vehicle has been there a week or two. 07:25 Advised they can have it towed. 08:43 Hit and run at Ronnie’s Cafe.