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Russel Credeur

RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Russel J. Credeur, 71, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, with Rev. Kevin Bordelon as celebrant. Visitation was held in the Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne Chapel on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m.

Stolen vehicle, counterfeit money recovered

Chief of Police Carroll J. Stelly reports that, on March 16, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office contacted the Rayne Police Department and requested assistance in locating a stolen 2007 white Hummer H3.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Arrests March 22 06:39 Male exposing himself at Pizza Hut. 07:08 Garbage on U.S. 190 by Heinen Medical Center. 07:11 Truck is no longer on fire. Eunice firefighters have it contained.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 22 Jeremy Guillory, 41, 300 block of North East Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 23 Christina Aymond, 48, 100 block of John Avenue, Port Barre. DWI 1st offense; careless operation of a motor vehicle; open container.

House-Senate panel seeks to tap dedicated funds

A joint legislative subcommittee is trying to free up $800 million of the several billion dollars in state spending that is set by law and cannot be adjusted in the annual budget process. Sen.

Following up on a previous letter

I feel compelled to offer a small amount of information about “The Party of No” that I left out of my “Remember to vote’ letter in Sunday’s Eunice News. This group has about 20 members who pledge to vote “No” on any bill that raises taxes in the Legislature.

Ready to support socialism come 2035

My golden years are shaping up to be way better than I expected. CNBC reports the U.S. Census Bureau projects that in 2035, adults over age 65 will outnumber children under age 18 for the first time in U.S. history.

Senate panel OKs bills to move gambling ashore

A Senate committee approved bills that would loosen regulation of the state’s 15 riverboat casinos, allowing them to expand 1,200 feet onto the shore and add more gaming tables and slot machines. The main bill, sponsored by Sen.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 22 Bianca Lazard, 27, 400 block of Sonny Street, Opelousas. Home invasion; simple criminal damage. Beverly Denise Wilson Powell, 61, 200 block of Gulino Street, Opelousas. Simple arson.