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Arrests made after police respond to shots fired near an apartment complex

On Sunday, at approximately 2:42 a.m. Eunice Police responded to shots fired complaint near an apartment complex located on South Beulah.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Saturday, Sept. 23 Jamarcus Ceasar, 25, 1000 block of North Vivian, Eunice. No plate lights, no registration in vehicle, no proof of insurance, possession of marijuana. Justin Fontenot, 26, 1300 block of Te Mamou Road, Ville Platte.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Sept. 23-Monday, Sept. 25 Gage Michael Calais, 29, 100 block of Live Oak Road, Arnaudville. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Paul Lejeune

EUNICE–It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Lejeune, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. On the morning of Friday, September 22, 2023, Paul peacefully departed this world at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

News notes

Free Youth event set Saturday Sept. 30 There will be a free outdoor Youth event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Sunrise Apartments, 821 South Beulah, in Eunice.

Russell J. Richard

On September 21, 2023, this world lost a great man. Russell J. Richard earned his wings at the age of 74 after blessing this world with many gifts and talents in his career as a machinist and tool & die maker. At the request of his wife, no services have been planned at this time.

George "Pappy" Louis Richard Jr.

George “Pappy” Louis Richard, Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 65. No Services have been planned at this time.

Things I’ve never done

A few days ago, my wife and I were taking our evening almost-senior-citizen power stroll, and the subject of Hooters came up. Yes, Hooters. And I’ll tell you why (even if you wish I wouldn’t).

Are you obsessed with spicy foods?

Hot peppers bring tears to my eyes, but so does a family anecdote from my young adulthood. I was living with my parents and slept during the day because I worked graveyard shift. One day my mother and brother brought home some pork barbecue for lunch.

Wavy floors were harbingers at Bayou Chene

Today you would have to dig through more than ten feet of silt to find any remnant of the Bayou Chene community that once flourished in the middle of the Atchafalaya Basin. That makes it only a little harder to find than when it was a reasonably prosperous settlement.