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An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

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Tornado hits Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse in Basile

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Nov. 4 Cailan Doran, 24, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Probation warrant. Rebecca Faul, 66, 100 block of Lockfield Lane, Scott. Trespassing.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Nov. 4 7:06 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Benoit said juveniles are at the bus stop and throwing rocks at her home. 8:59 a.m.
Abram Louis Thomas, Sr.

Abram Louis Thomas, Sr.

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Abram Louis Thomas, Sr.

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Abram Louis Thomas, Sr. passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 81. No Services have been planned at this time.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Nov. 1 Darion Meaux, 37, 800 block of Samson St., Abbeville. Simple battery, disturbing the peace. Saturday, Nov. 2 John McKenzie, 42, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 31 8:42 a.m. Fight involving two juveniles at Eunice High. 10:57 a.m. DOT notified in regards to a traffic light not cycling at Martin Luther King and East Laurel. 3:55 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
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. Friday, Nov. 1-Monday, Nov. 4 Keydajah Deondre Cardell Clophus, 28, 2300 block of Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 31 8:42 a.m. Fight involving two juveniles at Eunice High. 10:57 a.m. DOT notified in regards to a traffic light not cycling at Martin Luther King and East Laurel. 3:55 p.m.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
Here’s a new fundraiser: Cow Patty Bingo The Eunice Mardi Gras Association has a new fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center. The association is plans Cow Patty Bingo at noon Nov.
Alex Glenn Davis

Alex Glenn Davis

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Alex Glenn Davis

Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
BASILE–With heavy hearts, the family of Alex Glenn Davis announces his passing on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Eunice at the age of 54. To honor his memory, graveside services will be held at St. Augustine Mausoleum on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1 p.m.