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Construction on La. 367 extended

The $575,000 project on La. 367 (Bayou Mallet Highway) from La. 370 (Richard School Road) to U.S. 190 in Acadia and St. Landry parishes will last until April, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The project had been intended to be complete in March.

Ville Platte victim not found until a day after wreck

The body of man killed in a crash on U.S. 167 at the St. Landry-Evangeline Parish line was not for more than 24 hours, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. Shortly before 3 a.m. March 18, troopers were notified of a single-vehicle wreck on U.S. 167.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 20 05:36 Subject throwing fireworks under his carport in the 900 block of Samuel Drive. 05:44 Subject accidentally lit fireworks with cigarette. 07:13 Break-in to vehicle in the 300 block of East Dean.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 20 Sadie Tezeno, 25, 1500 block of West College, Opelousas. Simple battery. Bobby Vidrine, 32, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Probation warrant. Chanse Ceasar, 39, 300 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Aggravated assault.

Joziah Jalonzo Pitre

Joziah Jalonzo Pitre passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the age of 4 months. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 1:30 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. Pastor Caleb Semien will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 19 06:52 Woman caller said between 6 and 6:30 a.m. a man across La. 757 by Mexican restaurant is exposing himself. 11:26 Wreck at 2nd and U.S. 190. 12:54 Disturbance at McDonald’s.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Poliice. March 19 Susan Jones, 39, 100 block of Childs Street, Eunice. Child desertion. Timothy Authement, 61, 200 block of South Aymond Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 20 Kenneth Alan Dixon, 38, 400 block of St. Rose Avenue, St. Rose. Simple burglary.

Carrol James Bellard

PINE PRAIRIE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carrol James Bellard announces his passing on Monday, March 19, 2018 at University Health Shreveport at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice.

Renola Moss Nelson

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Renola Theresa Nelson announces her passing on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.