October 30
0628 Shoplifting, West Laurel.
0634 Window broken in vehicle, 1300 block B&B.
0820 Disturbance, 300 block South MLK.
1013 Disturbance, same address.
1303 Break-in, 1600 block West Vine.
1402 Break-in, 300 block Clark.
Jose Lopez and Tessa Bernal plant pansies Thursday morning in a bed at First Baptist Church on Park Avenue. They are with Southern Style Landscaping. Pansies, snapdragons and other seasonal plants can withstand cold that fairer weather plants cannot.
The first freeze of the season is possible in the Eunice area on Saturday night.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a low that night of 31 degrees.
The system bringing the cooler air is producing clear skies, with plenty of sunshine today, Friday and Saturday.
Oct. 30
Nelva Elaine Jones, age 61, 251 South Cane St., Eunice, LA, bench warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule II drugs, obstruction of justice.
Chantel Rogers, age 30, 2204 Babe St., Opelousas, LA, theft by fraud.
Oct. 29
Jody Thomas, 35, 193 Devillier Road, theft warrant, entry/remain on premises after being forbidden warrant.
October 29
0746 Ungovernable female juvenile, 100 block Gaspard.
0829 Horse in road, Brother J.
1131 Accident, Sittig Road and La. 13.
1450 Disturbance, 1500 block Peach.
1726 Ungovernable juvenile, 100 block Jennifer.
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported six recent bookings into the parish jail.
Arrested were the following persons:
Briggs Brown
Art Walk will kick off Main to Main celebrations in November on Saturday at 7 p.m. on South Second Street.
Trick-or-treating will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday night (Oct. 30) in the city limits of Eunice. Trick or Treat on Second Street will be held from 5-8 p.m. from Laurel to Park. Police Chief Ronald Dies offered tips to make the evening safer.
Dist. Atty. Earl Taylor responds to question while his challenger in the Nov. 4 primary, Ellis Daigle, awaits his turn.
The Satellite Civic and Social Club’s political forum Monday night was like most such events -- candidates re-hashed much of what they’ve said in two months of campaigning but did generate some news.
The 200 or so on hand learned:
Oct. 29
James Kevin Comeaux, age 48, 156 Darjean St., Opelousas, LA, theft of goods, 2 bench warrants.
October 28
0347 Vehicle keyed, 100 block Mamie.
0512 Dumpster diver, Eunice Elementary.
0757 Criminal damage, Eunice Elementary.
0938 Criminal damage, Tamaran.
1054 Accident, MLK & Laurel.
1137 Criminal damage, 400 block Kyries Hebert.
Driver of the red Ford was taken to the hospital following a collision with the Honda in right background at Duson & Laurel early Tuesday afternoon.
One driver was taken to Acadian Medical Center after an accident at C.C. Duson & Laurel about 2 p.m. Tuesday.
A Honda SUV and a Ford SUV collided at the signal-controlled intersection, with the Ford being flipped onto its roof.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.
The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
