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Eva Gradney Alfred

Eva Gradney Alfred

Eva Gradney Alfred

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Eva Gradney Alfred passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mathilda Cemetery.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 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. Thursday, July 4-Monday, July 8 Kiara Zhane Young, 26, 200 block of N. Oak Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).
The Eunice Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th year with a project focused on the Eunice Pharr Duson statue at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Eunice Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th year with a project focused on the Eunice Pharr Duson statue at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Rotary Club celebrating its 100th year with downtown project

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Eunice Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th year with a project focused on the Eunice Pharr Duson statue at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. The plan is to create a curved wall with a bench set feating lettering “Eunice.
Daryl Cetnar

Daryl Cetnar

Opelousas General Health System appoints director of marketing

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, July 8, 2024
Lance Armentor, president & CEO of Opelousas General Health System, has announced the appointment of Daryl Cetnar, who joined the Opelousas General Health System staff as director of marketing effective June 24. “We are thrilled to welcome Daryl as our new director of marketing.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, July 3 Brian Reed, 35, 4200 block of Gum Point Road, Branch. Disturbing the peace, criminal damage. Chase Deville, 34, unknown address, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, July 3 2:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle near the Prairie Cultural Center. 3:54 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Crestview Loop said her medication was stolen when she was sleeping. 9:07 a.m.
Mattie "Marie" Lewis Fay

Mattie "Marie" Lewis Fay

Mattie “Marie” Lewis Fay

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Mattie “Marie” Lewis Fay passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 76. No Services have been planned at this time.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Marathoners Exhibit opens at Le Vieux Presbytère Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, located at 205 Rue Iry Lejeune in Church Point, invites the public to the reception opening the Church Point Marathoners Exhibit at the museum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Hilda Benoit Richard

Hilda Benoit Richard

Hilda Benoit Richard

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Hilda Benoit Richard passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.