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Eunice native to speak Sunday

The city of Eunice invites the public to a festival parade, program and an exhibit, “Black Women Against the Odds,” on Sunday. The keynote speaker and parade marshal will be a Eunice native Col. Gwendolyn Hebert Thompson. There will be a parade beginning at the Southeast Center at 2 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 24 Brianna Raquel Sam, 24, 400 block of MacArthur Street, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse. Jan. 25 Janet De’Nay Jackson, 26, 400 block of MacArthur Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 24 04:46 Someone trying to break into residence in the 300 block of North East. 06:45 Son in the 300 block of Ulysse will not go to school. 12:11 Threat at Brownie’s. 13:44 Stolen meds in the 100 block of Childs.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Jan. 24 Dustin McGee, 34, 100 block of Prairie Avenue, Eunice. Simple battery.

News notes

Winter Musical at St. Luke Saturday The St. Luke Inspirational Chorus of Vidrine will present a Winter Musical at 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be male chorus, groups, choir, soloist, and praise team as part of the program.

Hank Williams Sr. Tribute at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a special show Hank Williams Sr. Tribute. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Reserve seating $15. Call for tickets at 337-457-7389. Starting at 10 a.m.

Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry

Elton ~ Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry, 80, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Elton. Mrs. Des was a member of St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 23 04:42 Traffic stop at 8th and U.S.190. 04:42 Request another unit. Strong odor of drugs from vehicle. 04:52 Consent to search given and nothing located.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 23 Julia Patton, 30, 3000 block of Culpepper, Alexandria. Probation and money warrants for City Court. Michael Thibodeaux, 55, 700 block of Juanita Street, Eunice. Money warrant for Eunice City Court. Christopher Courville Jr.

Information sought about Eunice burglary

St Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating the suspect involved in a burglary in Eunice. On Dec. 2, 2017, deputies were dispatched to 1019 N. 7th Street in Eunice for a residential burglary. A friend visiting the home owner noticed the kitchen door was wide open and a back window shattered.