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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.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Timothy Longman, 69, homeless, Eunice. Unauthorized entry of a business. Antonio Thomas, 36, 800 block of Tate, 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. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Officer A. Pousson 6:45 a.m. Check area in the 100 block of East Laurel. 8:36 a.m.

Joseph Darwin Bertrand

Joseph Darwin Bertrand passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 66.

News notes

Eunice Rotary Spirit of Christmas Food Drive is underway The annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods is here. Each year the Eunice Rotary Club’s goal is to deliver baking hens and boxes of food to 50 needy families in the Eunice area.

Kenneth "Pug" Louis LeJeune

Kenneth "Pug" Louis LeJeune, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the Acadian Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.