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Randall Thomas Darbonne

Randall Thomas Darbonne passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the age of 61. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Bennie Paul Miller

IOTA-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bennie Paul Miller announces his passing at his home at the age of 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 09, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota. Rite of Committal will follow in the St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 7 Edward Lafleur, 57, 300 block of North Chataignier Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Gerald Thomas, 39, 100 block of Honey Lane, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 4 06:56 Cars broken into in the 1700 block of Hazel. 07:01 Truck broken into in the 800 block of North 6th. Wallet and clothing taken. Caller said his cards are being used.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 4 Michael Barry Broussard, 37, 200 block of Dulles Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Marina Harris, 53, 200 block of Dulles, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. Jan.

News notes

Eunice Rotary Club seeks top citizen nominees The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award.

Rogers Daigle

Rogers Daigle passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Fr. Clinton Sensat will officiate.

Did you know? Risk factors for suicide

To conclude the suicide discussion, we will talk about the risk factors. Once again using sources with the helpguide.org. a trusted guide to mental and emotional health, here are their findings.

Fake money from Hollywood

Three fake $100 bills were passed recently. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said the bills were passed outside the city limits and reported by someone who wanted to remain anonymous. The clue to the counterfeit bills is obvious: They include a warning “Motion Picture Purposes.

Duson man charged in fatal crash

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Fatality Crash Team continues an investigation into a Dec. 23 crash on Riceland Road north of Soldier Road in eastern Acadia Parish, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson.