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Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 22 01:25 St. Landry sheriff asking assistance, woman was punched in the stomach. 07:22 Lobby complaint, in reference to a stolen dog. 09:37 Subject called and advised receiving unwanted calls and texts.

News notes

CDA 208 ornament fundraiser Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 208 is currently having a Christmas ornament fundraiser. For more details and information, call Chawana Fontenot at 337-305-1788 or Lynn Pavich at 337-224-6348, or any CDA member. First Baptist Christmas Musical Dec.

Conrad to renovate riverboat honoring Louis Armstrong

Staff Report New Orleans jazz legend Louis Armstrong will be honored on a riverboat that is set to be repurposed and renovated at Conrad Shipyard in Amelia starting later this month.

From the Files of

The following are from the November 2001 files of The Eunice News. The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Club was busy decorating Eunice with holiday colors.

LSU lab puts a face to remains found in La.

By Zachary Fitzgerald zfitzgerald@daily-review.com Ginesse Listi has spent over two decades working to put a name and face to hundreds of people whose remains have been found throughout Louisiana.

Evangeline Parish native to lead Troop I

LAFAYETTE — Capt. Wayne Vidrine was appointed by State Police Superintendent Colonel Kevin Reevesa as the new commander of Troop I based in Lafaytte. The transfer followed Capt. James Cormier’s retirement from Louisiana State Police.

Cynthia Fuselier

Cynthia Fuselier passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the age of 58. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November, 25, 2017, at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice. Fr. Matt Hebert will officiate.

Robert Ray Guillory Jr.

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Robert Ray Guillory, Jr announces his passing on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 52.

Residents are thankful for Food Bank’s help

By Myra Miller Lifestyle Editor The season to give is now and the season to pay it forward is now. Two Eunice residents know the feeling very well of receiving. The Eunice Food Bank has been a tremendous help for Dorsey Janice Jr., 60, and Eva Cushman, 54, both of Eunice.

Sweet potato farmer survives industry changes

By Elizabeth West Ville Platte Gazette With sweet potato harvest nearing its end, farmer Larry Fontenot compares the business during this time of year to “running a crawfish plant during Holy Week.” Larry said, “Everybody wants a sack of crawfish during the Lenten season.