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Shelia Ann Vienne Breaux

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at a 1:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA for Shelia Ann Vienne Breaux, 70, who died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence in Rayne, LA. Interment will be in the St.

Richard D. Foreman

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Richard D. Foreman, 74, who passed away at his home in Estherwood surrounded by family on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at 6:25 a.m. Rev. Don Popp will be officiating for the services.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 27 Greg Jernisky Vidito, 23, 300 block of West Berthand Avenue, Opelousas. Theft (two counts), criminal trespass. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Charles Howard Hamilton

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, LA for Charles Howard Hamilton, 88, who died Thursday Aug. 23, 2018 at The Ellington Nursing Home in Rayne LA. Interment will be in the Rayne Cemetery Inc. in Rayne, LA. Rev.

One injured in Sunday ‘drive-by’

CROWLEY - Police here are investigating a shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning that left one person injured. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said the shooting was reported in the 300 block of West Third Street at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Iota makes short work of Southside in Joe Nagata Jamboree

If the jamboree contest against the Southside High (Youngsville) Sharks can be used as a gauge, Iota just might have a very good team this year. They sure looked the part on Friday.

UL Lafayette’s Cajun Field steps up garbage ground game with composting initiative

Cajun Field during a November 2016 football game. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette) UL Lafayette’s Cajun Field steps up garbage ground game with composting initiative Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns fans attending the football home opener Sept.

Third Acadiana Law Enforcement Conference termed ‘big success’

Law enforcement officials from across South Louisiana were in Crowley Tuesday and Wednesday for the third annual Acadiana Law Enforcement Conference, hosted this year by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 24 05:13 Caller to 911 said someone is in his residence trying to do him harm in the 200 block of Faquetigue. 06:20 Disturbance in the 300 block of North St. Joseph.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 24 Lacresha Stevens, 42, 100 block of Rodney Street, Eunice. Theft of goods. Steffan Roy, 25, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Moises Garcia Lopez, 40, 18300 block of Compton Road, Roanoke. DWI and general speed law.