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Mamou Council discusses 2018 Mardi Gras events

As the calendar turned to January, the Mamou Town Council Wednesday night discussed plans for the annual Mardi Gras weekend. “Mardi Gras is coming a little early this year,” said Mayor Ricky Fontenot. “We have it on February 13. I think we have all our bands together.

Death possibly weather-related

Though not confirmed as of press time Wednesday, Tuesday night’s freezing weather may have resulted in the death of a Crowley man. Police and emergency personnel were called to the 300 block of Ross Avenue at about 7:20 a.m.

Community remembers Dr. King

On Monday, the Crowley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosted its annual program celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of the program was “Together We Win with Love for Humanity,” with the keynote address by Rev. Lois LeDuff, M. Div.

St. Martin Parish President Guy Cormier announces resignation

St. Martin Parish President Guy Cormier announced his resignation Tuesday, January 16th during the parish council’s Administrative/Finance committee meeting. Cormier said that he would be leaving office on March 2, 2018. "It has been a great honor to have served the citizens of St.

Crime Stoppers seeks 2 suspects; One for a theft, the other for a burglary

St Landry Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.    Angela M. Barnaba, 44 of the 3300 block of Hwy. 93 Sunset, is wanted for a Jan. 8 theft from the Spirit Truck Stop in Eunice.

Linda Thomassee

Leonville – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 13, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church for Linda Thomassee, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at her residence. Interment followed at St. Leo the Great Cemetery.

Dorothy Josephine Reiners Richard

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove for Dorothy Josephine Reiners Richard, 96, who died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley. Interment will be in the St.

Floyd John Richard Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lyons Point for Floyd John Richard Sr., 89, who died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at 3:48 p.m. at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley surrounded by his loving family. Fr.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 12 05:40 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office contacted about vehicle that struck bridge on U.S. 190 near Cajun Campground. One person trapped. 05:44 Eunice Fire Department contacted and firefighters en route.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 12 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Simple battery and ungovernable juvenile. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Ungovernable juvenile.. Daniel Vallare, 57, 600 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property.