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Bishop issues Easter message

Lafeyette Diocese Bishop Doug Deshotel released the following Easter message. “Hello, I’m Bishop Doug Deshotel of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, wanting to wish everyone a very holy and happy Easter season.

2 splash pad parks planned

Two splash pad parks are planned in Eunice, one by the tennis courts at Fairground Park and the other at the former Amy Swimming Pool near Central Middle School, Mayor Scott Fontenot said.

School Board to regroup after tax defeated

By Harlan Kirgan Editor St. Landry Parish voters left no doubt about their opposition to two School Board tax propositions on Saturday. With all 92 precincts in the parish reporting, about three-quarters of voters voted “No” on the propositions. The 10-year, 11.

Lawnmower, trailer stolen at Rayne

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help to solve a crime. Rayne Police are investigating the theft of a utility trailer and a John Deere lawnmower that occurred at about 2:40 a.m. March 23 in the 500 block of Crandle Street.

Tips sought in Cankton burglary

St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in solving a home burglary in the Cankton area. On March 19, deputies responded to the 1800 block of La. 343 in the Bosco/Cankton area for a residential burglary. The owner of the home stated he left around 8 a.m. then returned at 2 p.m.

Police: Shots fired in air land Eunice man in jail

A Eunice man who had been drinking most of the day ended up in front of an apartment in the 800 block of South Beulah unleashing a fusillade of bullets from a pistol into the air, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The action at about noon Tuesday landed Kwan T.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 26 07:17 Remove woman from residence in the 1300 block of West Peach. 11:42 Neighbor threatening her in the 500 block of North 12th. 11:48 Guest won’t leave Days Inn. 12:05 Shots fired at Beulah Garden.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 27 Anthony Powell, 500 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property.

Gladys Sebastien Ponthier

Gladys Sebastien Ponthier passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018, at the age of 83. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Deacon David Guillory will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts form the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 26 09:12 Student at Eunice Junior High says she was raped. 10:41 Hit and run at Cash Magic. 11:51 Theft at concession stand at North Park St. Ed’s baseball field.