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A message for nation’s new citizens

Immigration is, and will continue to be, a controversial topic. The least controversial aspect, however, is naturalization. Becoming a U.S. citizen is the pinnacle of my practice, and it is the pinnacle of the immigration process.

Health care insurance is a real mess

A vigilante killing takes place in New York City, and the shooter is called by some as a hero. The story of this murder has been covered nationally and internationally for over a week.

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. Tuesday, Dec. 17 Peter Anderson, Jr., 60, 1000 block of Emmett Street, Opelousas. Simple burglary. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Dec. 16 Aimee Conner, 1100 block of Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Dec. 16 8:50 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a subject’s daughter being bullied at school. 9:02 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to talking to someone about harassment. 4:51 p.m.

Gwendolyn Darleen Stringer

Gwendolyn Darleen Stringer passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 55. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Barbara Ann Richard Ogea

Barbara Ann Richard Ogea passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Unity Baptist Church with Reverend Greg Gaspard officiating. Burial will follow in First Baptist Church Cemetery in Chataignier.

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, Dec. 13 Dominique Leger, 33, 500 block of East Magnolia, Eunice. Second degree battery. Davionna Ceasar, 18, 600 block of College, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Dec. 13 2:15 a.m. Caller said that there is a subject on her porch. 3:22 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Camellia said her niece called and said someone will shoot up her home. 10:52 a.m.

Donvan "Donnie" Lavergne

With heavy hearts, the family of Donvan “Donnie” Lavergne announces his peaceful passing on December 11, 2024. Born on December 5, 1954, in Eunice to William and Thelma Clavier Lavergne, he passed away after a long battle with cancer. Donnie enjoyed writing, golfing and watching sports.