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Sherril Ann McGee

Sherril Ann McGee passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the age of 61. No Memorial Services have been scheduled at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Brittany Bush, 28, 3000 block of Chataignier Road, Ville Platte. Theft. Zaria Fontenot, 20, 300 block of East Beech Street, Ville Platte. Theft. Philip Manuel, 32, 1200 block of W. Maple, Eunice. Simple burglary.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 22 08:00 Call in the 100 block of E. Ardoin advised her boyfriend came into her home and started hitting her, took off running. 09:16 Fire reported at East Elementary, south building.

Ivy S. Fruge

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ivy S. Fruge announces her passing on Friday, June 22, 2018 in the comfort of her home at the age of 97. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial which will be Celebrated at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at St.

News notes

Acadiana Wind Symphony concert The Acadian Wind Symphony under the direction of Gerald Guilbeaux will present “Raise The Roof” at 7:30 p.m. June 29 in the Ducrest/Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall on the UL Campus. Admission is free.

Opening Soon

Above, Splash pad located at the Eunice Fair Grounds. As of Wednesday, the two splash pads in Eunice were not completed. One Splash pad is located at the Fairgrounds and the other one is located at 901 Duck Avenue, in the Amy neighborhood area.

From The Eunice Files

The following are from the June 2007 files of The Eunice News. Glenda Young, assistant professor nursing retires from LSUE after 18 years of committed service to nursing education. Pink Lady of the Month was chosen. Helen Tanner was chosen as Pink Lady of the Month.

The Claude Drive Inn

Do you remember...The Claude Drive Inn in Eunice? According to Robert “Bob” Lee of Eunice the drive inn movie theater was located approximately two blocks west of the now existing Walmart. The postcard photo of The Claude Drive Inn had a date that read, “1952 until 1958.

Did you know? Juveniles and Louisiana Law, Part 2 of 2

From the Desk of St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz Last week we dispelled the myth that a 17 year old can move out of their home without the parents consent. This week we finish the series on juveniles by defining an ungovernable juvenile.