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Norman James Duplechin

Norman James Duplechin passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 81. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.

Daniel Mosbroker

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Daniel Mosbroker announces his passing on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his sister’s home, surrounded by his wife, siblings and nephews, at the age of 51. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, April 3 Johnathon Duplantis, 27, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Courtesy booking for St. Landry Parish Sheriff office. Steven Charlot, 30, 300 block of East Briscoe St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, April 3 There were 23 traffic stops between the hours of 6:50 a.m. to 11:53 p.m. Officer J.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, April 4 Matthew Vaughn, III, 44, 500 block of Dodge Street, Melville.

News notes

KEB City-wide litter clean up Saturday Keep Eunice Beautiful will have a citywide litter cleanup as part of the statewide Love the Boot Week Saturday, April 12. Volunteers can register at city hall from 8:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. to receive free supplies and a t-shirt. From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Wreck claims life of Eunice pedestrian

A single-vehicle serious injury crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. 190 near Tasso Loop in St. Landry Parish ultimately claimed the life of 47-year-old Andre Phoenix of Eunice. Louisiana State Police troopers were notified of the crash after 8 p.m. Friday.

Charles K. Buller

With humble acceptance of our Lord and Saviors sovereign will, the family of Charles K. Buller announces his passing on April 4, 2024, at the age of 67, while surrounded by his beloved children.

Let your personality shine with hanging baskets

Designing a hanging basket can be as simple as choosing a single type of plant, as complex as an array of foliage, texture, and color, or anything in between. Hanging baskets add color and charm to outdoor spaces and are easy to maintain.

Azaleas, a staple of Southern gardens, named 2025 Louisiana Super Plant

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough in the face of Louisiana’s challenging growing conditions.