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Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Hill Johnson passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the age of 74. Patricia is survived by her husband, Donald Johnson of Bovey, MN., one son, David Johnson and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Mary Ann Johnson of MN and Donna J. Nichols and husband, William of MN.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 16 06:39 Student on bus having a seizure. Ambulance en route. 10:48 Subject refusing to pin up dogs on North 4th. 10:53 Break-in to vehicle at natural trail.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 16 Corey Darnell Jones, 40, 100 block of Linton Lane, Eunice. Simple arson, simple burglary, theft of firearms, criminal trespass, obstruction of justice and aggravated cruelty animals. Robert P. Fontenot, 34, homeless, Eunice.

Mary Lou Boone

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Lou Boone announces her passing on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Oaklane Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in Eunice at the age of 88.

Eunice man arrested in burglary, arson Tuesday

Corey Jones, 40, of Eunice, has been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s burglary and arson at 141 South Aymond St. in Eunice, according to Brant Thompson, chief deputy state fire marshal.

Elizabeth Ann Theriot

Elizabeth Ann Theriot passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2016 at the age of 67. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Paul J. Theriot of Eunice, one son, Paul J.

Suits filed over investigative holds

The lawsuits just keep coming for the City of Ville Platte and the Ville Platte Police Department since the U.S. Department of Justice found regularly arrested and held people in jail without a warrant or probable cause.

Edwin Edwards revisited

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards is approaching 90 years old and hasn’t seemed to slow down a bit. He remains active, still speaking throughout the state, often accompanied with his young wife and 4-year-old son.

The dirty dem dogs of disruption

Tere come the hyperpartisan hounds. A new nonprofit called American Oversight launched this week to combat President Trump’s “culture of impunity.” The outfit declared itself “nonpartisan” and claims its crusaders will fight for a “transparent and ethical government.

Acadia sheriff releases annual report

During Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson’s campaign, one of his promises was to make the parish’s top law enforcement agency transparent for the citizens they are paid to protect. The release of office’s 2016 Annual Report is the most recent effort that suggests that he intends to do just that.