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Lacy John Slocum

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lacy John Slocum announces his passing on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria with family by his side. He was 84. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 21 - 24 George Marshall Collet, 40, 200 block of Rue Destin, Sunset. Bench warrant (Two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ricky P. Arnaud, 25, 1600 block of Highway 167, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish 4-H'ers are state winners

With a theme of All Roads Lead to 4-H U, nearly 1,250 4-H’ers from across the state won educational trips, participated in educational programs and selected new officers for the 2019-20 school year during 4-H University.

21-year-old driver killed in St. Landry Parish crash

Qiana S. Orville, 21, of Opelousas, was killed in a single vehicle fatality crash on La. 167 near Bellridge Road in St. Landry Parish at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 21 04:33 Male in backyard in the 400 block of East Vine. 04:56 Man is trying to get in his truck in the 600 block of Farris. 07:31 Traffic stop at Mill and Ardoin. 07:33 Need additional unit. Drug odor.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 21 Lyle D. Randell, 36, 500 block of Halsey Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Kevin James Anderson, 42, 1000 block of Rachel Drive, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000. June 22 Brandon G. Sattler, 43, 200 block of Leonard Miller Road, Eunice.

James Raymond Sonnier

Eunice~It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Raymond Sonnier announces his passing on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 70.

AgCenter research focuses on pollinator, forage relationships

Pollinator health continues to be the buzzword among researchers working to enhance pollinator populations responsible for sustaining world food production.

From The Eunice News files

From the June 2009 files of The Eunice News. Reading for elevator. Troy Fontenot, left, and Jessie Fontenot, both with Chad Hesnoir Construction of Ville Platte, work on footings for foundation of the elevator to be installed at the remodeling of First Baptist Church Education Department.

Chataignier Council raises fine for nuisance dogs

The Chataignier Council, on Monday, voted to adopt an amendment to its existing dog/nuisance ordinance. The amendment was introduced during last month’s meeting and was passed following a public hearing.