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Ferdie Wilbert Huval, Jr.

Ferdie Wilbert Huval, Jr. passed away quietly on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Southwest LA Veterans Home in Jennings, La. A Celebration of Life will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel.

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. Saturday, March 15-Monday, March 17 Markaysha Young, 17, 600 block of Kim Drive, Opelousas. Battery of a dating partner, theft, criminal trespass.

Rodges “PeeWee” Richard

Rodges “PeeWee” Richard passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Matthew Barzare officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of his ashes at St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, March 14 Nicholas Boone, 37, 900 block of Hwy. 13, Eunice. Attempted unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, simple escape. Damian Boyette, 22, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice.

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. Friday, March 14 Officer C. Godeaux 12:00 a.m. Suspicious person near Phillip and Juanita. Officer C.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center programs

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center programs The following are upcoming programs at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is one of six sites in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, which is part of the National Park Service.

News notes

Early voting continues through March 22 Early Voting for the March 29 election began on Saturday and will continue until March 22 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are: — Registrar of Voter’s Office (Courthouse), 118 S. Court St. (Ste. 133), Opelousas.

Mary Ellen Andrus

Mary Ellen Andrus passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the age of 53. No Services have been planned at this time.

Johnny "Snoopy" Bundick

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny ‘Snoopy” Bundick announces his passing on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 56. At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 12 noon until 2 p.m.

Elizabeth Rose Lejeune

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elizabeth Rose Lejeune announces her passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving girls at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the St.