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Haguillory “Haye” Fontenot

Haguillory “Haye” Fontenot of Mamou, La., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, “pulling a Hank Snow” at the age of 96 years old. He was born on Sept. 2, 1925, in Vidrine, La. A Celebration of Haye’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 19 Joshua Freyou, 40, 200 block of Ulysee, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 19 00:08 Caller advised of a subject in the dumpster behind Goodwill. 07:13 Break in reported in the 300 block of Cotton, reported items missing. 07:34 Disturbance in the 1800 block of Dudley.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 18 09:14 Suspicious persons near Circle Park. 10:49 Report of constructions signs are blocking road signs and road at Bobcat and Maple. 12:30 Report of a subject with a dog begging for money at Walmart.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 19 Joseph Nathan Favors, 39, 300 block of Lebesque Road, Lafayette. Principal to obstruction of justice, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS (2 counts), possession of Schedule IV CDS.

News notes

Eunice Area Men’s Retreat set Feb. 3 The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday evening, Feb. 3 until noon, Feb. 6. For room reservations, call Don Mayeux at 457-9610 or 457-7624 as soon as possible. Right to Life March set for Jan.

Jacqueline Blanchard

Jacqueline Blanchard passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the age of 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Clinton Sensat Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

James “Russel” Courville

James “Russel” Courville, born September 8, 1948, quietly left this world Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021, at the age of 73. James was a United States Army Veteran, Vietnam War Veteran, and member of the Army National Guard.

Jessie James Daigle

EUNICE — It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Jessie Daigle, of Eunice, announces the unexpected loss of a beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2022. He was 84. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday, Jan.

Children are victims of COVID hysteria

When it became obvious that the Titanic was not going to survive its tragic collision with the iceberg in the North Atlantic, those in positions of authority started to do the human triage necessary in emergencies.