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MERCEDES DUPRE WEST

MAMOU- It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mercedes D. West, announces her passing on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Opelousas General Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m..

JEANNE GAHN

MAMOU- Funeral Services was held at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanne Gahn, 82, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church on Monday, September, 25, 2017. Jeanne passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Savoy Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 28 Lauren M. Obele, 35, 500 block of Ribbon Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Lauren L. Ansley, 27, 100 block of Palm Street, Port Barre.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept 27 06:30 14-year-old in the 1300 block of West Peach refuses to go to school. 07:09 Disturbance in the 1100 block of East Ardoin. 10:06 Stolen gas can in the 1300 block of Greg.

Governor to turn listening tour into launching pad

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ business roundtable meetings are continuing across the state and he has about three remaining on his schedule. But to what end? What will come of this process?

News notes

Early Voting in Eunice set Saturday St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters office will hold early voting in Eunice for all registered voters from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, and Oct. 5 to 7 at Eunice City Hall, second floor, Clerk of Courts office.

Steven Craig Smith

EUNICE ~Steven Craig Smith passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home at the age of 56. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. Inurnment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Crowley Chamber of Commerce recognized

Along with the Broussard Chamber and One Acadiana, the Crowley Chamber of Commerce played host to the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference (LACCE) in Lafayette.

School Board explores STS issues

During Monday’s Acadia Parish School Board (APSB) meeting, the group considered the resolution to state mineral board for a lease agreement. The school board’s attorney looked at it and said no changes are needed and it will be brought to the full board for approval.

Rotarians learn about Bald Eagle preservation

Michael A. Seymour, a Nongame Ornithologist for the Louisiana Natural Heritage Program with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, addressed the Crowley Rotary Club on Tuesday. Seymour, raised in Baton Rouge, has been an avid birder for 28 years.