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Grave situation investigated at rural Eunice cemetery

An investigation is under way on reports of a moved grave and missing tombstone at cemetery south of Eunice on the old Crowley highway. The Acadia Parish Sheriff, Louisiana Cemetery Board and State Police are involved in the investigation. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P.

Legislators take aim at guns on campuses

Fortified schools, armed school workers and bulletproof backpacks are some of the answers that Louisiana legislators have in mind for protecting children as threats of school shootings grow.

Wildlife-Fisheries office in Opelousas to close

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries plans to close its offices in Opelousas and New Iberia in April. Jack Montoucet, secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries, announced the pending closures at the St. Landry Parish Council’s meeting on Wednesday.

Leaders fail to show for anti-litter event in Eunice

A disappointed Keep Eunice Beautiful director Donna Baltakis said the city’s business and school leaders were missing from the Leaders Against Litter event at City Hall on Friday. “They all got letters.

Crawfish Etouffeé Cook-off is Sunday

The 33rd annual Eunice World Championship Louisiana Crawfish Etoufeé Cook-off is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Northwest Pavilion on Samuel Drive. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m. and in between that time is crawfish étouffee´ that will rock the palate.

Michael Ray Goodly

Funeral services for Michael Ray Goodly, 60, who died March 22, 2018, were scheduled at the Mamou Chapel of Evins, Larry & Perry Funeral Home.

Anthony Wilfert

Anthony Wilfert passed away on Monday, March 21, 2018, at the age of 66. No arrangements have been scheduled at this time. Anthony Wilfert is survived by his son; Robert Schexnider, two daughters, Kara Mathisand and Elizabeth" Betsy" Medford.

Alice R. Dozart October 3 – March 22, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alice R. Dozart announces her passing on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in the comfort of her home at the age of 78. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Karen Faulk Habetz

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley for Karen F. Habetz, 60, who died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 1:39 a.m. surrounded by her loving family. Fr.

Joseph Trahan, Jr.

Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at a 1:30 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Joseph Trahan, Jr., 86, who died Thursday March 22, 2018 at The Ellington Nursing Home in Rayne LA.