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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 6 Stephanie N. Istre, 35, 200 block of South Aymond Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Heidi Fontenot Cormier, 35, 700 block of Hill Street, Eunice. Two counts of simple battery and resisting arrest.

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Rotary requests nominees for Citizen of the Year The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award, which recognizes a Eunice citizen who has shown extraordinary community spirit and given outstanding service to the community during 2016.

Ernest William Bieber

EUNICE~ The family's hearts are filled with sorrow, as they announce the passing of their loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Ernest William Bieber on Saturday, January 07, 2017 at the age of 73.

Jimmy Bertrand Sr.

EUNICE~It is with regret that the family of Jimmy Bertrand announces his passing on Friday, January 06, 2017 at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice with loving family by his side. He was 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 09, 2016 at St.

Michael Wayne Fontenot

Michael Wayne Fontenot passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the age of 66. No services have been set at this time.

Linda Smith Miller

Linda Smith Miller passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the age of 60. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 1:30 P.M. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Travis Abadie will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt.

From The Eunice News files

From the January 1999 files of The Eunice News. Jesse Guillory was named Eunice Volunteer Fireman of the Year. The award was presented by Mayor Kenneth Peart.

Old stuff and the old people

Old things keep washing up on McFaddin Beach a 20-mile stretch of sand on the Gulf of Mexico generally south of Port Arthur, about 12 miles west of Sabine Pass and the Louisiana-Texas line.

Qualifying dates set for 2 St. Landry Parish elections

Qualifying dates for two elections on March 25 in St. Landry Parish were announced by Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish clerk of court. Qualifying is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 to 13 at the clerk’s office, Room 207, St. Landry Parish Courthouse.

Acadia Parish assessor takes oath

It’s easy to see why Acadia Parish Assessor James “Jimbo” Petitjean has never lost an election. The former five-term mayor of Rayne possesses a “never met a stranger” aspect to his personality.