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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 8-Monday, March 10 Jeremy Joseph Simoneaux, 40, 1300 block of Ethan Lane, Yukon, OK.

Ian Joseph Richard

Ian Joseph Richard passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 20. A Funeral Service will be held at (time pending) on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow Services.

Garland Ray Forman Sr.

BAYOU CHICOT – Garland Ray Forman, Sr., a loving father, grandfather, and pillar of the community entered his eternal home on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Ville Platte, Louisiana at the age of 87.

Eunice grandmother arrested and charged with cruelty to juveniles

A Eunice grandmother, Mary Tyler Davis, was arrested and charged with cruelty to juveniles. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On Thursday, March 6, at approximately 3:35 p.m.

Alice C. Foster

Louisiana First Lady Alice C. Foster, a 48 year resident of St. Mary Parish and native of Portsmouth, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025 surrounded in love by her family.

Mamou Mardi Gras shooting suspect is arrested in Texas

A suspect accused of the mass shooting that claimed two lives and injured several others is now behind bars, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of law enforcement. On March 8, members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Conroe Police Department, serving alongside the U.S.

Edna Gail Frey Granger

Edna Gail Frey Granger passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at St. Lawrence with Father Eric Groner Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Anthony Scott “T-Tony” Thibodeaux

The family of Anthony Scott “T-Tony” Thibodeaux shares the heartbreaking news of his sudden passing on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 39. At the request of the family, a service will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice.

Steven “Steve” Talley Reaux

With heavy heart the family of Steven “Steve” Talley Reaux announces his sudden passing on Friday morning, March 7, 2025. He was 68.

Clifton Cowart

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Clifton Cowart's passing on March 7, 2025, at the age of 80, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family