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Mildred "Millie" Doherty Launey

Mildred “Millie” Doherty Launey passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Ortego Cemetery in Easton.

Juanita Launey Schneider

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Cathedral of St.

Laura Lee Douglas

RAYNE - Funeral services for Laura Lee Douglas, 73 , will be celebrated on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Starlight Baptist Church, 206 Webb Street in Rayne, with Rev. Nathan T. Stevens, pastor, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. at Starlight Baptist Church on Saturday, March 16.

Charles H. Henry

September 4, 1938 – March 6, 2019 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of our loved one, Charles H. Henry, who passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley surrounded by his loved ones. He was 80.

State of the Parish: Good

By all indications, things are looking up for Acadia Parish. That seemed to be the general consensus of three parish officials who addressed a capacity crowd for the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Parish meeting on Friday.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 11 05:05 Caller said her boyfriend brought her car to her at work and tore the inside up and told her he was going to the house and throw her clothes out.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 11 Sabrina Chenelle Grant, 38, 200 block of East Nelson Street, Jasper, Texas. Probation warrant. Jarontaie Guillory, 21, 1000 block of Samuel drive, Eunice. Probation warrant. Logan Heath Marcantel, 23, 1400 block of West Vine Street, Eunice.

Vernice Babineaux

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Vernice Babineaux announces her passing on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Savoy Care Center in Mamou at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Virginia Hebert Deshotel

Virginia Hebert Deshotel passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the age of 64. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 9 - 11: Dustin Ross Gotreaux, 32, 100 block of Shelton Loop, Eunice. Simple Escape. Arrested by Eunice Police Department. Ricky James Collins, 42, 400 block of Cotton Avenue, Eunice. Bench warrant (2 counts).