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People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

National Day of Prayer observed at City Hall

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 5, 2023

The National Day of Prayer was observed in Eunice at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion. This year’s theme is derived from James 5:16b, “Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, May 5, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 5 Drake Evans Bernard, 33, 1100 block of W. Gilman Road, Lafayette. Home invasion, domestic abuse battery, criminal damage to property, interfering with emergency communication. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 5, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 28 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Violations of controlled dangerous substance, unlawful sale/purchas of tobacco under 18, prohibition against use of tobacco in schools, possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, May 5, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 4 00:33 Disturbance in front of Cali Nails. 01:16 Suspicious person near Vine and Dulles. 01:48 Fight possibly in progress near Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Tommy Francois

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Tommy Francois passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Weathered and Rev. John Campbell officiating. Cremation will follow.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Eric Deshotel, 21, 500 block of East Peach, Eunice. Hit andd run. Brian Henry, 43, 1300 block of Belaire Cove Road, Ville Platte. Bench warrant, 2 counts. May 4 Price Jacob Myers, 19, 300 block of Max Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 2 08:40 Welfare check in the 200 block of North St. George. 08:47 Suspicious subjects on bikes in the area of Harld and Hill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 Aaron Deyonta Berry, 28, 800 block of Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Attempted simple burglary, criminal trespass, simple burglary (2 counts), access device fraud. Arrested by Opelousas Police. William J.

Sandra Bertrand Lasage

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Sandra Bertrand Lasage passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Duralde with Father Blaine Clement Celebrant. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in T-Mamou.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

National Day of Prayer is Thursday National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.