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Man’s murder conviction, sentence upheld

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the second-degree murder conviction and life sentence of Robert Lee Heard Jr. in the September 2012 stabbing death of his wife, Demetra Doyle.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
November 24 - November 28

Shooting in Eunice, two hospitalized

According to Eunice Police Lt. Ryan Young, at 8 p.m. Friday, police received a call and it was reported that two people were shot near an apartment complex on Betty Street in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
November 24
Hannah S. Duplechain, 33, 1300 block of Phillip, Eunice. Running at large by dogs restricted.
November 25

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.

News notes

Free GED pre-test Nov. 29 at Southesast
There will be a Free GED pre-test to determine if you are ready for the GED test from 9 a.m. until noon Nov. 29 at the Southeast Community Center.

Kathleen Boone Marcantel

Kathleen Boone Marcantel passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 62. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Frye officiating.

Selina LeJeune

EUNICE-It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Selina LeJeune announces her passing on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m.

Brenda Dupre McGee

MAMOU–A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Brenda Dupre McGee at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice.