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Nelson Aguillard

Nelson Aguillard passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the age of 89. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 10:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. Rev. Alvin Ogea will officiate.

Lillie Mae Christ Cart Aucoin

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Lillie Mae Christ Cart Aucoin announces his passing on Monday, April 09, 2018 at Eunice Manor at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 9 Blair Darsey Miller, 41, 200 block of Sunflower Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery by strangulation. Mark D. Hayes, 49, 3500 block of Hwy. 156, Winnfield.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 9 08:35 Ex-boyfriend pulled a gun out on his girlfriend in the 800 block of South Beulah. 08:44 Victim advised suspect did not point firearm. 09:02 18-wheeler stalled at Bobcat and Laurel.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 9 Derrick Mott, 29, 2700 Aymond Street, Eunice. DWI second offense, driving under suspension for certain offenses and when lighted lamps required. Joshua Keith Guillory, 39, 2000 block of Fournerat Road, Eunice.

Vivian "Viv" Vidrine

EUNICE It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vivian “Viv” Vidrine announces her passing on Sunday, April 08, 2018 at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 1:30 pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Ophelia "Sophie" Aymond

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ophelia “Sophie” Aymond announces her passing on Monday, April 09, 2018 at Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at (time pending) on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St.

As time escapes from session, outside politics creep in

Time has officially become a factor for the Louisiana Legislature, especially as lawmakers proceed with four weeks of regular session work under their belts and another eight weeks to go. The pressure ratchets up further when you consider Gov.

Le Grand Hoorah returning to Chicot State Park

Le Grand Hoorah/Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week will be held at Chicot State Park from April 20 to 27. A portion of the event is an immersion experience where people are coming to learn Cajun-Creole music, food and dance.

SMC’s Radiology Department goes completely digital

Savoy Medical Center’s Radiology Department is advancing its technology by going completely digital and becoming the only hospital in Evangeline Parish to offer digital radiography.