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City budget tabled

Aldermen sent the city’s next budget back to the mayor citing overtime concerns at Tuesday’s Board meeting. The vote is surprising because aldermen meet individually with the mayor to prepare the budget, which was presented at the meeting.

Michael Simon

Michael Simon passed away on June 11, 2019 at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Father Clinton Sensat will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Thomas More Cemetery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 11 09:36 Officer involved wreck in the 300 block of Juanita. 09:55 Disturbance at Hancock/Whitney Bank involving ex-customer. 10:57 Man in the middle of U.S. 190 by McDonald’s. 12:09 Fraudulent money order int he 1100 block of West Laurel.

Joseph Warren Lee "Tootie" Vasseur

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Joseph Warren Lee Vasseur announces his passing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side at the age of 82.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 11 Kenneth Mire, 53, 300 block of Dulles Street, Eunice. Issuing worthless checks (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Shawn Murphy, 48, 500 block of Thomas Avenue, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 10 04:44 Disturbance in the 700 block of Juanita. 07:57 Report of sexual assault at Acadian Medical Center. Happened this morning at Best Western. 08:30 Going to Best Western to locate a witness.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 10 Tytania Marie Harris, 32, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian. Nathan Seth Ortego, 33, 600 block of West Vine Street, Eunice. Aggravated assault and disturbing the peace.

Eunice trio arrested in Rayne on drug charges

A trio from Eunice faces various drug charges following a routine traffic stop in Rayne. Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly said uniformed patrol officers with the Rayne Police Department stopped a vehicle traveling north on the Church Point Highway with a burnt headlamp on June 6.

Elsie Angelle Stelly

Eunice-A Mass of Christian Burial for Elsie Angelle Stelly, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.

Windy Guillory Schoeffler

EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Windy Guillory Schoeffler announces her passing on Sunday, June 09, 2019 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving daughters, family and friends. She was 60.