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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 28 Hunter Boone, 27, 400 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Burglary, criminal damage. Hunter Boone, 27, 400 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, May 28 There were 15 traffic stops between the hours of 6:28 a.m. until 11:27 p.m. Officer D.

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Charlene Richard Mass set Aug. 2 The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday, Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the mass will follow at 6 p.m. After mass.

Bertha Mae Thibodeaux Dietz

Bertha Mae Thibodeaux Dietz passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Gautreaux officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Terril Keith Fontenot

Terril Keith Fontenot passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 69. No Services have been planned at this time.

Phyllis Denise Guillory Narcisse

Phyllis Denise Guillory Narcisse passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 59. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Cremation will follow with interment of her ashes at a later date.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 28 Starrel White, 57, 600 block of W. Landry Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Ville Platte to celebrate Waven Boone Day

Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and the City of Ville Platte announced the observance of “Waven Boone Day” in the city.

Rubio to the rescue

The first four months of President Donald Trump’s second term has been a whirlwind of historic progress. From his executive actions to his reciprocal tariffs to his determination to bring peace to the world, President Trump has acted quickly to implement the Make America Great Again (MAGA) agenda.

Pope Leo and condemnation of socialism

There has been much speculation as to why the new Pope chose the name Leo.