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Billy Broadhurst, adviser to Edwin Edwards, dies

Billy Broadhurst, an adviser to Edwin Edwards and countless other elected officials across the state, has died, according to several people who knew him. He was 77.

Mildred Millie Young

Mildred "Millie" Darbonne Young passed away on Sunday May 21, 2017, at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with burial to follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 19 07:45 Caller said there is a bullet in the frame of house in the 600 block of Caron. 08:21 Man said someone threw something at windshield and cracked at Walmart parking lot.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 19 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Ungovernable. Kathleen Ranton, 34, 100 block of Sam Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery and resisting an officer. Lori Ann Broussard, 39, 500 block of South 3rd Street, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse and felony theft.

News notes

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard to speak Wednesday A former guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Sgt. Benton Thames, is to speak at noon Wednesday at the VFW Post, 3809 Hwy. 190 East, Eunice.

Gilbert "Pud" Andrus

A funeral service for Gilbert"Pud" Andrus, 76, will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Reverends Doug Doyle and Joey Reed will officiate. Visitation will begin on Sunday at 3:00 PM until Midnight.

LSU announces Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll

LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and the President’s Honor Roll for the spring 2017 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours who earned grade-point averages of 4.

UL Lafayette Spring 2017 list of graduates

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded a record 1,771 degrees during Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies on May 12. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees were conferred at ceremonies that were held at three campus locations. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 1,519 graduates.

Welcome House seeks sponsors,donors to meet maintenance needs

The Welcome House, located on La. 13 north of Crowley, depends on the generosity of the community for its existence.

Eunice High class receives energy, life lessons

A Eunice High School woodworking class received lessons in saving energy and about life Friday morning. Their classroom is a part of a pilot program to demonstrate how the St. Landry Parish School Board can save on energy costs. Star Service Inc.