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Mary Dean McCauley

EUNICE – It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Mary Dean McCauley announces her passing on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

News notes

Eunice Area Men’s Retreat set Feb. 3
The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday evening, Feb. 3 until noon, Feb. 6.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
January 7
08:06 Male in the 1200 block of Nile in camo hoodie with orange pants pulling on car door at 1 a.m.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
January 8
Laci Denee Aguillard, 36, of the 2000 block of Dorville Street, Redell Probation warrant.

Teen gunned down in parking lot

A 17-year-old Eunice male was shot to death Friday evening, according to Police Chief Randy Fontenot.
Fontenot identified the victim as Tyvon Favors.
Police were called at 9:59 p.m. to the shooting at 600 E. Laurel Ave.

The great crape myrtle controversies

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are one of the most controversial and often-discussed ornamental plants among gardeners, landscapers, conservationists, naturalists, growers, researchers and educators.

Parents should serve on the school board

Recently during a TV interview, I watched several teachers from St. Landry Parish express their feelings about issues with the St. Landry Parish School Board.

Honor this leader by renaming Maple Ave.

What a great New Year’s present the motorists from surrounding areas, the city of Eunice (especially those of us living in the southwestern fourth of our fair city) are receiving!