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Ceremony set in canonization process for ‘Little Cajun Saint’ Charlene Richard

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette will lead a ceremony in January to officially close the diocesan phase of the canonization process for Charlene Marie Richard, known as the Little Cajun Saint, the Diocese of Lafayette announced. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan.

Dennis Paul Deshotel

BASILE–With the heaviest hearts the family of Dennis Paul Deshotel announces his passing on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 58. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Entombment will follow in the St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Dec. 23-Thursday, Dec. 28 Lawarance Joseph Leday, 29, 400 block of Planters Street, Church Point. Simple burglary. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Shelly Lynn Chandler

EUNICE–It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Shelly Lynn Chandler, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in the Acadian Medical Center. Shelly's Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 27 10:51 a.m. Caller from Don’s Complete Glass requested a costomer to be removed from the property. 11:01 a.m.

News notes

St. Landry Parish inauguration set Jan. 8 An inauguration ceremony for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas.

Heidi Lynn Guillory Foreman

Heidi Lynn Guillory Foreman passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the age of 35. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ron Aguillard officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Saturday, Dec. 16 David Bordelon, 34, 2100 block of Dudley, Eunice. Theft. Saturday, Dec. 23 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Theft. Jernacia Williams, 20, 200 block of Mill, Eunice. Theft. Sunday, Dec. 24 Paul Hezekiah Celestine, 18, 1500 block of Scott, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Dec. 22 1:18 a.m. Caller in the area of Corn said that someone tried to break into the back door. 3:02 a.m.

How my sister ‘gave’ us Sandra Day O’Connor

This week America said its final goodbye to Sandra Day O’Connor. The first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court was eulogized at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday by President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts.