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Bertha Shuff Cole

Bertha Shuff Cole passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the age of 86. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Jerry Lane Bertrand

Jerry Lane Bertrand, 69, passed away on August 16, 2018. A funeral service were held on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Eunice with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

James Lee “Hank” Miller

James Lee “Hank” Miller passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018, at the age of 72. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice. Jerry Lane Bertrand

Acadia Police Jury’s lawyer quits, jurors won’t accept it

In a move that surprised members of the Acadia Parish Police Jury Tuesday night, parish attorney Brad Andrus resigned the position he has held for the last six-and-a-half years.

The Eunice News candidate announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

Eunice Elementary reopens

Eunice Elementary reopened Friday after being shutdown for three days following a fire on Tuesday. The school lost 11 classrooms in the fire that destroyed a special education classroom and heavily damaged 10 other classrooms. St.

$100K charge, tall grass grab attention at Council meeting

St. Landry Parish Government was charged about $100,000 for a grader that was never delivered. Parish President Bill Fontenot, questioned by Councilman Timmy Lejeune, said action is being taken to recover the charge on a John Deere grader. “Well, I guess didn’t catch it.

Anonymous call from Mamou snares 2 on drug charges

The caller to Eunice Police said somebody stole his drugs and they were headed from Mamou to Eunice. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said, “One of the identifying factors that made it easy to recognize was it didn’t have a plate and the tailgate was down.

Time to celebrate south Louisiana

Harvest season is a busy time for south Louisiana farmers and ranchers, but it is also a busy time for folks who like to eat, dance, and generally pass a good time. That’s because it is also the time for harvest festivals, when we take the opportunity to have some fun when the work is done.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police Aug. 16 Stephanie Mari Bertrand, 42, 1700 block of Dudley Street, Eunice. Criminal trespass and theft less than $1,000. Manford Jean Marcantel, 43, 800 block of Redwood Street, Mamou.