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Batiste is satisfied with school opening

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent With the exception of initial student bus transportation issues and a town sewer-line malfunction that delayed the start of Leonville Elementary, St.

New Miss Eunice royalty crowned in emotional ceremony

A new court of Miss Eunice royalty was crowned Saturday, Aug.15, during a moving pageant at the LSU Eunice Health Technologies building.

Summers last splash

Children and families enjoyed an afternoon of free activities during the second annual End of Summer Community Day held Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice.

Careless cigarette disposal blamed for two Eunice fires

Two recent fires believed to have been caused by improperly discarded cigarettes have prompted Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown to remind residents that even a seemingly extinguished cigarette can ignite surrounding materials and threaten nearby property.

Fire District 6 members earn advanced certifications

Members of St. Landry Parish Fire District No. 6 recently completed state-certified testing to advance their emergency-response education. Fire District 6 Chief Chris Miller, Basile Fire Chief Kyle Fusilier and firefighter Kenneth Duplechain earned Instructor II certification.

Firefighters volunteer for fun day

Firefighters from St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 and the Eunice Fire Department joined forces this past Saturday to give local students one more day of summer fun as they returned to school.

Birth Announcements

Maxine Vlaire Franco Robinson Victor Robinson and Irish Franco Robinson, of Kinder, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Maxine Vlaire Franco Robinson. Maxine was born on July 16, 2026, at 1:12 p.m. at Acadian Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8.

Eunice Bobcats eager for fresh competition against Westlake

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats will get their first opportunity today, to test themselves against an opponent other than their own teammates when they face the Westlake Rams in a preseason scrimmage.

St. Edmund Blue Jays ready for first test against New Iberia

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Edmund Blue Jays will get their first opportunity to test themselves against an opponent in a different-colored jersey Friday when they host New Iberia at Blue Jay Field. For St.

Eunice Alumni Softball Tournament