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Wreck at Tractor Supply

The pastor of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice, the Rev. Matthew Hebert, was injured when the 2018 Jeep Wrangler he was driving left the Walmart parking lot, crossed the Murphy station and U.S. 190 to land against the Tractor Supply building, Eunice Police report.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 7 05:37 Back door open at Tigerland at 3rd and Walnut. 07:41 Stolen bike in the yard in the 600 block of Pearl. 09:31 Someone in his house in the 300 block of Ulysse took off running.

Wreck at Tractor Supply

A Jeep left the Murphy gas station on front of Walmart Tuesday afternoon, ran across U.S. 190 and came to rest upside down in the potted soil in front of Tractor Supply. One person was removed from the Jeep. A Eunice Police officer said there was no other injuries. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice man arrested for torching his Corvette

A 39-year-old Eunice man has been arrested for setting his Corvette on fire in the middle of Cemien Road in Basile, according to a news release from the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Rev. Charles Richard Edwards

With his family surrounding his bedside, Reverend Charles Richard Edwards entered heaven on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 91. Reverend Edwards was born on February 7, 1928 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Dixon and Essie Young Edwards.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 7 Ronnie Lee Fontenot, 21, 1700 block of Providence Highway, Rayne. Issuing worthless checks, theft. Arrested by Eunice Police. Ronnie Lee Fontenot, 21, 1700 block of Providence Highway, Rayne.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 6 10:28 Lobby complaint about car getting hit at Walmart. 10:56 Mom harassing her in the 200 block of Verbena. 12:24 Wreck at SunSports and Michelle School of Dance.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 6 Kenneth Wayne Shillow, 53, 300 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Kevin L. Thomas, 17, 800 block of South Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice.

Bernella Darbonne Trahan

Bernella Darbonne Trahan passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Father Clint Trahan will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

John Vial Miller

John Vial Miller passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 86. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice.