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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 16 Joshua Stuart Sanders, 46, 5600 block of Landry Road, Duson. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Damarcus Marquel Lafleur, 26, 800 block of E. Maple Avenue, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Karen Wyble

Karen Wyble

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Wyble to speak at LSUE commencement

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 16, 2021
LSU Eunice alumna Karen Wyble will be the keynote speaker of the Fall 2021 commencement ceremony set for 10 a.m. Friday in the HPRE Center. The ticketed event can be seen via video stream on LSU Eunice’s Facebook page.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 15 00:52 St. Landry Parish Sheriff requested an officer to standby in the 1000 block of North 2nd for a burglary in progress of a vehicle. 00:56 Everything is okay.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Concealed permit class Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a one-day concealed carry permit training class at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.
Brandy M. Vige

Brandy M. Vige

Brandy Monique Vige

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Brandy Monique Vige passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the age of 41. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Jamie Tyler officiating. Cremation will follow Services.

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Wreaths Across America ceremonies planned Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will hold Wreaths Across America ceremonies at Louisiana’s state-run veterans cemeteries on Saturday. Ceremonies are held annually on Dec.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2021 Outstanding Graduates are, from left: Wade Johnson, College of Liberal Arts; Jase Mayorga, College of Engineering; Noe Fernandez, University College; Overall Outstanding Graduate Tyler Francis, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Grace Marks, College of the Arts; Taylor Montoucet, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; Bailey Austin, College of Education; and Sydney Boudreaux, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. (Photo by Rache

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2021 Outstanding Graduates are, from left: Wade Johnson, College of Liberal Arts; Jase Mayorga, College of Engineering; Noe Fernandez, University College; Overall Outstanding Graduate Tyler Francis, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Grace Marks, College of the Arts; Taylor Montoucet, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; Bailey Austin, College of Education; and Sydney Boudreaux, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. (Photo by Rache

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Parish students among UL Lafayette outstanding graduates

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Tyler Francis is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Outstanding Graduate. Francis is among eight award finalists who will be recognized Friday and Saturday during Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies.

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The merry return of Christmas cards

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Christmas card trends are telling — they speak to the mood of the country — and this year’s trend offers some positive news.

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Crash in Acadia Parish leaves driver dead

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A crash on La. 98 near Mamou Prairie Road in Acadia Parish shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday claimed the life of 42-year-old Jerry J. Menou of Iota. The initial investigation revealed Menou was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu onto La. 98 from a private driveway.