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Kurn Semien, 70, stands by the fire-damaged paint and body shop he owns at 601 E. Laurel Ave., Eunice, on Tuesday. Fire damaged the shop on Monday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Fire damages body shop

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

A fire reported at about 10:25 p.m. Monday at Kurn’s Paint & Body Shop, 601 E. Laurel Ave., Eunice, took firefighters about four hours to declared it extinguished. Eunice and Fire District 6 firefighters responded to fire as police block traffic in both lanes of U.S. 190 and on North St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, April 3 Billy Nicolas Marcantel, 28, 100 block of Percy Aymond Road, Bunkie. Aggravated battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. John Albert Manuel, 53, 200 block of Anita Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, April 2 Jeremy Fall, 42, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, April 2 9:32 a.m. Caller reported an 18-wheeler with a trailer heading east bound on Hwy. 190 in front of Raceway that had brake light that were not visible. 9:39 a.m.

Heartsease Armand Rozas

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Heartsease Armand Rozas passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Robert K. Hall

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Robert K. Hall passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the age of 68. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, April 1 James Francois, 50, 3000 block of Morning Glory Road, Basile. Theft, trespassing. John Miller, 21, 1000 block of West Vine, Eunice. Probation warrant. Jadrian Deville, 31, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, April 1 3:04 a.m. St. Landry Parish Sheriff needs assistance in removing two subjects from Cash Magic. 3:42 a.m. Caller said her purse was stolen at The Arc. 3:54 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, April 2 Thaddeus Coleman, 22, 1200 block of Irish Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alexander Quintin Farque, 23, 1400 block of Jacob Road, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, April 1, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, March 28-Monday, April 1 Arthur Gordan, 45, 600 block of Snow Road, Palmetto. Hold for Avoyelles Parish. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Pedro V. Calix, 44, 200 block of Sterling Drive, Houma. Theft.