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Leighton Paul Fruge September 7, 1930 – April 29, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leighton Paul Fruge announces his passing on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. He was 87. A Celebration of Life was Celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel.

Nettie Ann Leger July 17, 1936 – April 26, 2018

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Nettie Ann Leger on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital with loving family by her side. She was 81. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 2 p.m.

Richard Douglas Ledoux Sr. Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Retired December 17, 1929 – April 28, 2018

Richard Douglas Ledoux Sr. Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Retired December 17, 1929 – April 28, 2018 EUNICE — It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Richard Douglas LeDoux, Sr., Lt. Col.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 27 07:10 Lobby complaint about missing person. 08:22 Theft at Red Show Motors. 2002 Black Toyota Tundra. 10:07 Lobby complaint about harassment. 10:35 Wreck at Park and 4th. Caller said driver is injured.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 28 Michael T. Thibodeaux, 55, 700 block of Juanita, Eunice. Two counts of theft, simple burglary and simple criminal damage to property. April 30 Scott Barnes, 52, 400 block of Dover Road, Lafayette. Money warrant for Eunice City Court.

School Board deficit projected

With only three months left in its fiscal year, the St. Landry Parish School Board is on track to finish with a $1.6 million deficit. Tressa Miller, finance director, told the Finance Committee at an April 23 meeting that the loss had been budgeted.

School Board panel rejects charter school

he St. Landry Parish School Board’s Executive Committee is recommending the full board reject a charter school application for Opelousas. The School Board is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday in Opelousas.

The king of the high wire

His career was apparently winding down when Edward LeRoy returned to Lafayette to walk a wire strung high above the high school campus. “Mr.

Can you Survive without reading these 21 books?

Not everyone appreciates being told to “chill out” about unmet goals. According to USA TODAY, “GQ” magazine has ignited a firestorm on social media by publishing an article titled “21 Books You Don’t Have To Read.” Yes, Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell To Arms,” J.R.R.

Eunice Fire Department to receive $21,600 grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the City of Eunice will receive a $21,600 rural development grant. According to the USDA, the grant will be used to purchase a fire command vehicle. The fire department serves 10,398 residents of the City of Eunice.