Eunice Police Arrests
John Reed
Simeon Guidry
Dusty Johnson
Friday, June 5, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A Crowley man faces multiple felony charges for a carjacking in Eunice that ultimately ended with a shootout with police, a high-speed pursuit from the scene of the crime, and a horrific crash at a busy intersection.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report
Eunice Police Arrests
John Reed
LSU Eunice outfielder Makinzey Elisar was named to the prestigious 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Team, which was presented and announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association this week. Elisar is the first player in LSU Eunice history to receive the award, which began recognizing NJCAA student-athletes in 2023.
“Lil Marcus” Gradney was delivered to Hutchinson, Kansas, by his family on May 25, where he will be playing baseball all summer for the Monarchs. The Gradneys were able to meet Marcus’ host family, “who are great people”, said his mother, Jill. “We pray Marcus has a great experience while we will be cheering for him 700 miles away,” she said.
Jeff Willis
What began as a "crazy idea" among a group of friends has grown into a community tradition that has raised tens of thousands of dollars for children battling cancer. This year marked the third annual Prom with a Purpose fundraiser, an event created by a group of local women determined to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event, which was held at the Springs Ballroom in Iota last Saturday, raised approximately $20,000 this year. The fundraiser brings this FUNraiser
The McNeese State University Honor Roll for the 2026 spring semester has been announced. The honor roll lists undergraduate students earning at least a 3.0 or B average while carrying 12 or more semester hours.
Dr. Sherika Guidry-Simon is the new Principal at Sunset Middle School and a Licensed Professional Counselor. A native of Carencro, Louisiana, she brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the community.
The 39th annual World-Wide Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off was held Saturday at the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice.
The 39th annual World-wide Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off was held Saturday at the Northwest Pavilion with hundreds of people attending to sample crawf
Eunice High School held its annual Renaissance Academic Pep Rally Friday morning with a program themed, “Glowup With Academics.” The pep rally give
