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Mark Jude Frederick

Catahoula – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018, at St. Rita Catholic Church for Mark Jude Frederick, 48, who passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Visiting hours were observed at Dion Hall in Catahoula from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.

David Bryan Hulin

Breaux Bridge – A Funeral Service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Pellerin Funeral Home for David Bryan Hulin, 57, who passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday. Rev.

Charles L. Whitehead

Houston, Texas – Charles L. Whitehead, 52, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2018, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.

Susan J. Delcambre

Arnaudville – Services are pending for Susan Joan Delcambre, 67, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (337-332-2111).

Margie Faye Clement

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Margie Faye Clement, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Visiting hours will be observed at the funeral home from 7 until 10 a.m. on Friday.

Geraldine M. Berard

St. Martinville – Funeral services are pending for Geraldine Marie Berard, 90, who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 15, at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehab Center. Pellerin Funeral Home, (337.332.2111), is in charge of arrangements.

City’s LACE program yields traffic tickets

It’s been 30 days since the city council here approved a trial of the Local Agency Compensated Enforcement (LACE) program and Police Chief Ricky Martin provided an update on its results at the Sept. 17 council meeting.

Power to be shut off Wednesday in Erath for repairs

ERATH — The Town of Erath will be without power early Wednesday. Mayor John Earl LeBlanc announced Monday afternoon that power will be shut off from midnight on Wednesday until 4 a.m. This will allow crews from Entergy to make repairs.

Halloween in Marksville returns to Courthouse Square after cancellation fears

There was some doubt for awhile, but the traditional “Trick or Treat Around the Square” is on for Halloween. The Marksville City Council was glad to hear the good tidings at its Sept. 12 meeting.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 24 Johnny Gus Ewing, 50, 2200 block of Bluebird Street, Slidell. Contractor fraud. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Terry Paul Alleman, 31, 300 block of Castille Street, Sunset.