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Ville Platte Mayor, Mamou Police Chief, others arrested

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Evangeline Parish–In March of 2026, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID) to investigate allegations of malfeasance involving multiple public officials, related to the access and dissemination of protected...

A Eunice man, Darrell Rigmaiden, died in an early Saturday morning house fire.

Eunice man dies in early Saturday morning house fire

Myra Miller

Saturday, March 21, 2026

A Eunice man, Darrell Rigmaiden, died in an early Saturday morning house fire. On Saturday morning at 1:35 a.m. the Eunice Fire Department responded along with St Landry District 6 to a reported working structure fire located at 250 Mill Street in Eunice.

James Price III

Narcotics criminal patrol nets modified gun, drugs and cash

Myra Miller

Friday, March 20, 2026

James Price, III, 32, of the 100 block of Fruge Street, in Eunice was arrested and charged with no seatbelt, possession of Schedule IV, distribution of marijuana, transactions involving drug offenses, and possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS. Sheriff Bobby J.

On Friday, March 6, the Eunice Police Department Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Eunice Police Department Tactical Response Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 100 block of Rodney Street in Eunice. The warrant was the result of a lengthy narcotics investigation into the alleged facilitation and distribution of synthetic marijuana within the city.

An arrest made by Eunice Police Department Narcotics Division

Myra Miller

Sunday, March 8, 2026

St. Landry Parish public schools to reopen Thursday

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

After reviewing the latest weather conditions and updated forecasts, the school closure for Thursday, May 8th, has been canceled. Classes will resume and follow a normal schedule.

Shooting suspect found dead

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Eunice Police report: The suspect in the Eunice shooting incident on Friday was found dead this morning at a residence in Eunice. Aaron Jones was found deceased by a family member due to an apparent suicide. No other details are being released at this time.

Early morning shooting in Eunice injures a 17-year-old

Early morning shooting leaves one injured

Myra Miller

Monday, August 22, 2022

A shooting that occurred early Monday morning injured a 17 year old subject. According to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, "At 5:40 a.m. this morning police responded to a shooting at the intersection of 13th Street and Eddie Street. There were 15 shots fired at the home.

Bridge closed on La. 3116

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Effective immediately, the bridge on La. 3116, 0.9 miles north of La. 3123, will be closed for repairs until further notice, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The detour will consist of La. 13 and La. 3123. The detour will be posted.

St. Landry Parish public schools to close early

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Due to heavy storms causing possible hazardous road conditions and widespread flooding parish-wide, all schools and Head Start centers will dismiss early today. Dismissal times are as follows: SLATS/Alternative - 1:30 p.m.; MACA/BioMed - 1:40 p.m.; High School/Junior High - 2 p.m.; Head Start - 2 p.

Charlie's Tire Service owner found dead

Myra Miller

Monday, September 7, 2020

Charlie Guillory, long time owner of Charlie’s Tire Service, was found dead inside his vehicle earlier this morning at the parking lot of his business. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said, “His death appears to be accidental, however it is currently under investigation.