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MARY LANELL RUSHING

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lanell Rushing was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017 in the Pine Prairie Christian Tabernacle. Reverends Barry Gautreaux, Johnny Wilkinson and Chris Juneau officiatied.

Anna Belle Savoy Matte

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Anna Belle Savoy Matte, 82, who died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at 11:28 a.m. surrounded by her loving family. Fr. Mikel Polson, Pastor of St.

PP police clerk charged with felony theft

A former police clerk for the Village of Pine Prairie was in court Thursday morning for one count of theft. Mona Norton appeared before the Honorable Gary J. Ortego of the 13th Judicial District and entered a plea of not guilty to Theft $750 or More but Less Than $5,000.00.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 3 05:49 Officer requested at Walmart about suspicious activity. 09:41 Officer requested in the 1400 block of Yukon about domestic. 09:44 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office advised male is walking on U.S.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 3 Kyle Manuel, 41, 2000 block of Cemien Road, Basile. During under suspension and warrant for Eunice City Court. Rita Citizen, 31, 600 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Probation violation. Kenneth Malveaux, 55, 1000 block of West Ash, Eunice.

EPSB set to distribuite 13th check to full time personel

Evangeline Parish School District employees can look forward to receiving their 13th check on November 17, 2017.

News notes

Concealed handgun classes offered Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at the Masonic Lodge, 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice, according to an announcement from Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Savoy Burton

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anna Savoy Burton announces her passing on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Eunice Extended Care Hospital at the age of 90.

LSU AgCenter names new rice research administrators

The LSU AgCenter has named Don Groth as the new resident coordinator of the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station. Kurt Guidry, director of the LSU AgCenter Southwest Region, made the announcement Oct. 3) at a meeting of the Louisiana Rice Research Board.

La. pecan crop coming up short

Expectations for an excellent Louisiana 2017 pecan crop have been dashed by unfavorable weather, according to the LSU AgCenter pecan specialist. “It’s not nearly as good as what we thought it was going to be,” said Charlie Graham, who is based at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station.