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Myra Miller

Thursday, September 29, 2022

CDA Court #208 meeting set Monday Court Unit 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jeanmard Hall, North 3rd. All members are reminded to bring any non-perishable item to contribute to the ongoing support of the Eunice Food Bank.

Plans are in motion to construct two detention ponds in Church Point, one in the Low Bottom area, and another near Corporation Street. The ponds, funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will help to alleviate flooding in the community. (Above) Pictured are Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Ward 1 Council member Christine Semien and Ward 5 Council member Errol "Slu" Comeaux in the Low Bottom area.

Water, water go away

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

By: Claudette Olivier Church Point Editor Church Point is no stranger to the rain, having endured water in homes and business during the Flood of 2016 as well as flooded streets during heavy downpours. But clear skies, in the form of two planned detention ponds funded by a $2.

Louisiana surpasses 18,000 from COVID-19

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Baton Rouge–Louisiana has officially surpassed 18,000 COVID-19 deaths since the state recorded its first COVID-19 death on March 14, 2020. The Louisiana Department of Health reported 18,009 people have died in its Friday COVID-19 data update.

Irma Boulet Darphin’s home features several items from her time serving as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. Darphin turned 100 on Aug. 8. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

WWII nurse marks a century of life

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

By Claudette Olivier The Church Point News This October will mark 79 years since Irma Boulet Darphin set sail for England as a U.S. Army nurse in World War II, but just recently, she also marked another important milestone — her 100th birthday. Darphin made a century of life on Aug.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 27 Dexter Burnette Malveaux, 51, 700 block of Williams, Eunice. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, hit and run, open container alcoholic beverage, stop signs and yield signs violation. JL Pitre, 47, 100 block of Crestview, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 27 00:45 Suspicious subject on a bike near Rodney and Vine. 00:52 Suspicious subject on a bike near Eisenhower and Dudley.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 28 Anthony C. Rubin, 62, 1000 block of Perry Lane, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Dusty Lewis Lagrange, 34, 100 block of Rue Felicite, Lafayette.

Clarice LeJeune Vuillemont

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

EUNICE–Clarice LeJeune Vuillemont died in her home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 89. Clarice was born on August 14, 1933, to Pierre and Inez LeJeune. She was an adventurous woman who loved to explore new places with family and friends.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 27 Robert Jamal Green, 33, 800 block of Beverly Road, Opelousas. Non-Support, hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Shantella Renee Jones, 37, 500 block of S.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 26 Susan Goss, 57, 400 block of North 11th, Eunice. Bench warrant, 2 counts, courtesy booking for Crowley City Court.