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Kiwani’s Christmas Parade set today The Eunice Kiwani’s Christmas parade is set for 5 p.m. today with the parade route beginning at North 2nd Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for children to visit with at the conclusion of the parade inside the City Hall lobby.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 6 08:05 Odor coming from under house in the 100 block of Childs. 09:16 Trash falling out trash truck from 5th to 12th streets. 09:47 Wreck at Walmart and Tractor Supply.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 7 Meagan Rachelle Matte, 24, 200 block of Mill Street, Eunice. Warrants for three counts of disturbing the peace, and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Cambria Synita Robinson, 24, 200 block of Van Buren Drive, Lafayette.

Frank "PawPaw" Stivison

Frank 'Pawpaw' Stivison has departed this world after 100 amazing years. Born in Oakdale, LA. May 21, 1916, he lived through 17 presidents, the end of World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, The Korean Conflict, The Vietnam War and times of boom and bust.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 6 Anthony Lee Meche, 21, 100 block of Melancon Drive, Leonville. Driving left of center, improper lane usage, expired MVI sticker, possession of marijuana, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 5 07:05 Walk through at Walmart. 09:11 Red truck stuck in the ditch in alley behind 220 Eula St. 09:55 Stolen property in the 400 block of East Dean.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 5 Brent Timothy Mire, 42, 2800 block of Old Highway 13, Mamou. Warrants include DWI first offense. Andre Phoenix, 38, 100 block of Spatz Road, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Lance Hargrave, 20, 300 block of Rodney, Eunice.

Chassity Nicole Sittig

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend, Chassity Nicole Sittig on Saturday, December 03, 2016 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. She was 38.

Edward Moreau

Edward Moreau, age 78, passed away December 03, 2016, at Spanish Meadow Nursing Home in Katy, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:00 am at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate.

Cleco offers holiday decorating safety tips

The most wonderful time of the year can be one of the most dangerous times of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 30 percent of all home fires and 38 percent of home fire deaths occur during the months of December, January and February.