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Mary Morella Johnson

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Morella Johnson announces her passing on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Eunice Manor at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2025, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Sandbags available

St. Landry Parish Government has sandbag available at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas and the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice. Heavy rainfall is predicted overnight.

St. Landry Parish public schools to reopen Thursday

After reviewing the latest weather conditions and updated forecasts, the school closure for Thursday, May 8th, has been canceled. Classes will resume and follow a normal schedule.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 6 Jeremy Joseph Duplechain, 37, 200 block of Kaiser Road, Krotz Springs. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, May 5 Jeriah Jordan, 28, 900 block of North Martin Luther King, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, May 5 There were 11 traffic stops between the hours of 1:31 a.m. until 9:32 p.m. Officer B.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, May 3 Robin Jenkins, 51, 2800 block of Junction Road, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Sunday, May 4 Lacora Reed, 36, 500 block of Charles, Eunice. Domestic abuse.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, May 2 There were 7 traffic stops between the hours of 1:47 a.m. until 11:44 p.m. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, May 3-Monday, May 5 Willard Jamal Rideau, 32, 700 block of Pulford Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer.

Clarise Emily Carriere Boone

passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 61. No Services have been planned at this time.