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Barbara A. Tate

Barbara A. Tate passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 82. A visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chataignier.

Lisa Monette Castille Fontenot

Lisa Monette Castille Fontenot passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the age of 57. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Korey Lavergne Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Leroy "Lee" Devillier

Leroy "Lee" Devillier passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the age of 69. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Frye officiating. Cremation will follow.

News notes

CDA meeting set for January 6 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

9-parish juvenile prison proposed

The chairman of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District recently spoke to the Acadia Parish Police Jury to share plans for a proposed juvenile facility for the district as well as request $1,000 in start-up money for the district committee. Chairman Jessie Bellard, who is also the St.

Wind farm ordinance adopted

The St. Landry Parish Council adopted an ordinance to govern wind farms at its Dec. 18 meeting. Parish President Jessie Bellard was asked to comment about complaints about the wind farms during the meeting.

Eunice man faces multiple charges after shooting

A 26-year-old Eunice man faces multiple charges after he shot at a vehicle on Christmas Eve, according to Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.

Fans urged to ‘stay in the game’ by not drinking and driving

Only one team in the Sugar Bowl matchup on New Year’s Day can advance in the college football playoffs, but the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission wants all fans at the Superdome and those watching at home to “stay in the game” by not drinking and driving.

Fire marshal offers safety tips ahead of New Year holiday

With fireworks tents and stands starting to see more sales following the Christmas holiday, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.

Area McNeese graduates listed

McNeese State University conferred degrees on 542 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 163rd commencement on Dec. 13 in McNeese’s Legacy Center.