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Abbeville to reapply for state funds for projects

It has been an exercise in patience, but the Abbeville City Council remains focused on gaining state funds for flood protection and drainage projects in parts of the city.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 9 07:01 Domestic call in the 400 block of Bacciochi. 08:34 18-wheeler stalled on tracks at 8th Street. 08:55 Fruge Lumber for counterfeit bill. 12:47 Shoplifting at Walmart.

Eunice Police arrests

The following is arrest by Eunice Police . Oct. 9 Wayne Hammond, 30, 400 block of Middle Johnson, Merryville. Probation warrant.

Shirley Ann Guillory

Shirley Ann Guillory passed away on Sunday October 8, 2017, at the age of 58. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Mallet with burial to follow at St. Ann's Cemetery in Mallet. Fr. Borgia Aubespin will officiate.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 6 Brent Mire, 43, 912 Old Hwy. 13, Mamou. Illegal possession of stolen things. Lasagan Jade Reed, 23, 200 block of Lee Road, Eunice. Three bench warrants, driving under suspension. Jeffery Wayne Cormier, 42, 100 block of Mill Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excepts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 6 07:44 Black Corvette heading to Eunice from Basile area is speeding. 09:42 Request from Eunice Junior High School for police presence due to gang fights.

Lee ‘Mooka’ Hebert

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Robert Lee ”Mooka” Hebert, 62, who died October 5, 2017 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital in Lafayette. Fr. Jude Thierry, pastor of St.

Pierre “Lurcy” Gaspard

August 13, 1932 ~ October 4, 2017 KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Pierre “Lurcy” Gaspard, 85, who passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St.

News notes

Bulb meeting Oct. 9 The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m., Monday at the home of Pam Quirk. A social will take place at 5:30 p.m., prior to the meeting. All members are asked to attend and membership is welcomed to anyone interested. Information, call, 337-603-9528.

Parish, city sales tax collections rebound

St. Landry Parish and Eunice sales tax collections posted increases in September, according to a report from the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. Eunice sales tax collections have been struggling to reach levels for the previous years, but the September report shows a turnaround.