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George H. Rider

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of George H. Rider announces his passing on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 24 Holden James Fortson, 19, 400 block of Guillory Road, Krotz Springs. Unauthorized use of a movable, contributing to delinquency of juvenile (two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 23 Jeremy Bryce Willis, 27, 500 block of Oberlin Road, Mamou. Domestic abuse strangulation. Scotty Paul Fournerat, 45, 900 block of Tate Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police radio dispatch logs. Aug. 23 05:37 Man harassing woman in the 300 block of South Martin Luther King. 05:49 Car and truck racing on Juanita. 08:17 Fire at 320 East Maple. 08:31 Male beat female on College Road. She has visible signs.

William "Bill" Bourdier

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Bourdier announces his passing on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 63. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St.

International Rice Festival announces 2018 music line-up

The International Rice Festival announces the entertainment lineup for this year’s festival to be held October 18-21, 2018. Celebrating its 82nd year, the Rice Festival remains an admission free event, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

Oversupply of hides puts damper on alligator season

There’s no shortage of alligators as the start of the month-long hunting season kicks off next week.

Gloria Jeansonne Fuselier

Gloria Jeansonne Fuselier passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 3:00 PM. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Fr. Clinton Sensat will officiate.

U.S. 190 wreck

A two-car wreck occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. A Louisiana State Police trooper was investigating. Bystanders said there was a person in the ambulance, but believed that person walked there. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Conny Joseph Trahan

HOUMA - Conny Joseph Trahan, 65, of Bourg, passed away on August 17, 2018. Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 25, from noon until 2 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 2 p.m., at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park.