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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, one daughter; Kara Mathis, one step-daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Medford.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 21 07:49 Person ringing door bell at St. Anthony rectory. Was in the parking lot screaming at children. 08:34 Medicine stolen in the 1900 block of West Ash. 12:47 Male panhandling at Mr. Gatti’s.

News notes

Easter Musical at FBC Chataignier The church choir of First Baptist Church in Chataignier will present an Easter Musical “My Redeemer Lives,” at 10 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend.

Voters asked to decide on school plan, raises Saturday

St. Landry Parish voters are asked on Saturday to make a decision on two School Board tax proposals that, if passed, would raise school employee pay and begin a $99 million capital improvement project. Voters must approve a 12.1 mill tax for a 20-year building plan and an 11.

Up to 15% turnout predicted for school tax election

Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, said the early turnout points to a 13 to 15 percent turnout Saturday. There are 59,764 voters in St. Landry Parish registered for Saturday’s election. Milburn’s estimate means almost 9,000 votes may be cast Saturday when polls are open from7 a.

LaFleur proposes drink certificate

For decades, sneaking into bars with fake IDs has been a right of passage for college students in Louisiana. But if Sen. Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, has his way, they may no longer need to rely on deceptive methods to get alcohol.

Acadian Medical Center sold

Allegiance Health Management has signed a definitive agreement to acquire three hospitals in Louisiana from subsidiaries of Tennessee-based LifePoint Health: — Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, — Acadian Medical Center (a campus of Mercy Regional) in Eunice, and — Minden Medical Center...

Gloria Sandoz Moody

Gloria Sandoz Moody passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the age of 95. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. A service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Troopers arrest Crowley man for child pornography

A Crowley man was arrested as the result of an investigation into child pornography, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. In November 2017, Louisiana State Police Detectives initiated an investigation into the possession of child pornography in Acadia Parish.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia seeks fugitive

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives need help in locating Cedric Tyrone Stephenson. Stephenson is described as a black male, 35 years of age, being 5’11” in height, weighing 330 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and his last known address is 1903 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville.