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Joseph Tanis Miller

Joseph Tanis Miller passed away on Monday April 17, 2017, at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Edward's Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Edwards Cemetery. Fr. Austin Leger will officiate.

Lizzy Mae Moreau

Eunice- It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lizzy Mae Fontenot Moreau on Sunday April 16, 2017 in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side. She was 79. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 3:00 PM. at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 17: Eddie James Smith, 34, 100 block of Twisted Oaks Dr., Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, aggravated battery, 2 counts of resisting an officer, illegal use of weapons.

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Nominees sought for Rotary award The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2017 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year. The winner will receive a free trip to Branson, Missouri, courtesy of KEUN Radio, $500 spending money from the Rotary Club, a plaque and a flower arrangement.

Adam "Brother" Johnson

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Adam "Brother" Johnson announces his passing on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the comfort of his home with loving family and friends by his side. He was 88.

Anthony "Tony" Fuselier

EUNICE~With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Anthony "Tony" Fuselier on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 64, surrounded by his family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm at St.

Missing Eunice teen found

The Eunice Police Department announce on its Facebook page that a missing teen has been found and is safe. In an earlier report, police stated that Curtis Leblanc Jr. is 14 years old and was last seen at about 6 p.m. Sunday wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.

Frequent Eunice visitors stay a bit longer than planned

The Eptings, Jim and Nancy, of Richmond, Virginia, have traveled by recreational vehicle to the Eunice Mardi Gras every year since 2002.

Riceland Crawfish preeminent

From the center of Eunice, Riceland Crawfish sends its crawfish and alligator products across the United States. The Riceland Crawfish label literally puts Eunice on the map through Walmart and other retailers. Food service distributor Sysco handles Riceland’s products.

Agent started south Louisiana ‘log war’

In the early days of the southwest Louisiana timber industry, cutting trees from public land, or even land that belonged to somebody else, was an everyday occurrence. It got so bad that a special federal agent had to be sent in.