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Michael Leon Felder

Michael Leon Felder passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the age of 67. No Services have been planned at this time.

Terry Wayne Babineaux Sr.

Terry Wayne Babineaux, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the age of 70. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 21 6:45 a.m. Caller in the 1100 block of West Oak reported animal cruelty, and reported two dogs tied up in the snow without shelter. 9:23 a.m. One citation, one violation. Dog catcher is with dogs.

News notes

Eunice/Basile Area Men’s Retreat set Jan. 30 The Eunice/Basile Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. until Sunday at noon, Feb. 2. Make plans now to spend one of the best weekends in your life.

Rutha “Ruth” Frame

EUNICE– It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rutha “Ruth” Frame announces her passing on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home at the age of 82. Services are at 9 a.m. in the Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.Burial will follow in the Mt.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Jan. 17 Lance Miller, 38, 1900 block of Perchville Road, Eunice. Contempt of court. Brock Bordelon, 39, 600 block of North 11th, Eunice. Violation of protective order.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Jan. 17 7:03 a.m. Disturbance and possible fight in the 300 block of North Mallet. 7:19 a.m. Reckless driver reported on Park. 7:38 a.m.

Wednesday DOTD road updates

Update on latest state highway closures across Louisiana Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:15 PM Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on the latest weather-related closures on state routes throughout Louisiana.

Closures continue on Thursday

St. Landry Parish public schools Due to the extreme frozen temperatures, all schools and central offices in the district will remain closed on Thursday, January 23rd. This school closure includes all school related activities.

St. Landry Parish Government offices, courts closed Thursday

Due to icy conditions St. Landry Parish Government Offices and the 27th Judicial District Court will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday January 23, 2025. For everyone’s safety, please remain off the roads as conditions remain dangerous and impassable in many areas.