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Free Fraud Prevention at library There will be a free Fraud Prevention presentation at the Eunice Public Library from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 with a social hour and refreshments to follow. The presentation will be presented by Kip Bertrand of the Washington State Bank.

Donald Orlando

Donald Orlando passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the age of 87. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Dec. 1 David Fruge, 20, 100 block of Mill, Eunice. Aggravated assault with a firearm, 2 counts, carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Aline Fruge, 56, 6400 Hwy. 190, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, Dec. 1 There was one traffic stop at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Officer A. Pousson 7:52 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Toya Laine King, 47, 300 block of Marie Street, Sunset. Domestic abuse battery (Pregnant victim). Arrested by Sunset Police.

Brandon Christopher Guidry

EUNICE - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Brandon Christopher Guidry, who left this world on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the young age of 25. A private graveside service will be planned for a later date.

Edward Ned Francois

EUNICE-Funeral services for Edward Ned Francois, Sr., 95, will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice, LA. A visitation will be observed on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Bishop Ceasar Hall. Burial will be in St.

Clarence Miller Jr.

Clarence Miller, Jr. passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the age of 72. larence Miller, Jr. passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 2 Anna Marie Major, 61, 4600 block of Highway 31, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Nov. 27-Monday Dec. 1 Ryn Danthony Sion, 20, 800 block of N. Market Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery.