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Myra Miller
Monday, June 8, 2026
Sheriff Concealed Permit Training Class set June 20 On Saturday, June 20, offered by the St. Landry Sheriff Office, there will be a Multi State Concealed Permit Training Class. In La You Now have the Right By Law to Conceal Without A Permit but must still abide by the same laws.
Most people are unaware that the main reasons container plants dry out too fast are because of the container, the soil, or location and not usually the watering schedule.

Most people are unaware that the main reasons container plants dry out too fast are because of the container, the soil, or location and not usually the watering schedule.

It’s Coming Watering Schedule

Myra Miller
Friday, June 5, 2026
Most people are unaware that the main reasons container plants dry out too fast are because of the container, the soil, or location and not usually the watering schedule.
Gardeners across the nation will be recognized during National Garden Week, set for June 7-13, under a proclamation issued by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Gardeners across the nation will be recognized during National Garden Week, set for June 7-13, under a proclamation issued by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

National Garden Week proclaimed June 7-13

Myra Miller
Friday, June 5, 2026
Gardeners across the nation will be recognized during National Garden Week, set for June 7-13, under a proclamation issued by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
City officials, Eunice library staff, volunteers and local dignitaries all met in front of the Eunice Library Monday morning to officially “break ground” on the “highly anticipated and long overdue” remodel project.

City officials, Eunice library staff, volunteers and local dignitaries all met in front of the Eunice Library Monday morning to officially “break ground” on the “highly anticipated and long overdue” remodel project.

Library ground-breaking ceremony held

Myra Miller
Friday, June 5, 2026
City officials, Eunice library staff, volunteers and local dignitaries all met in front of the Eunice Library Monday morning to officially “break ground” on the “highly anticipated and long overdue” remodel project.

It’s “educational genocide” says Superintendent

Myra Miller
Friday, June 5, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent The public may not agree with some of the decisions that will be made during the next few months, but significant changes are inevitable for the St. Landry Parish School District, says Superintendent Milton Batiste III.

Parish might need to borrow money again

Myra Miller
Friday, June 5, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent St. Landry Parish president Jessie Bellard anticipates making another trip to the Louisiana Bond Commission later this year in order to request more funding for ongoing operational expense support.
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‘I Thought He Was Going to Kill Me’

Myra Miller
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.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Attention: All Bird Watchers, & Nature lovers Attention to all bird watchers and nature lovers. If you are one of these people take a drive out to 1117 Alexon Boone Road in Eunice and find a spot in the shade under a tree and enjoy the nature outdoors.

Kids Camp returns this summer

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Children ages 8-14 will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Louisiana's rich Cajun and Creole culture during the 2026 Folk Roots Kids Camp series.
St. Landry Parish Clerk Court Charles Jagneaux, guest of Rotarian Van Reed, shared information about historical exhibits being collected and placed on display in the clerk’s building in Opelousas during last week’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Items in the collection include documents and photographs relating to the history of St. Landry Parish. Mr. Jagneaux also shared information about the processes of election day voting.

St. Landry Parish Clerk Court Charles Jagneaux, guest of Rotarian Van Reed, shared information about historical exhibits being collected and placed on display in the clerk’s building in Opelousas during last week’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Items in the collection include documents and photographs relating to the history of St. Landry Parish. Mr. Jagneaux also shared information about the processes of election day voting.

Annex provides glimpses of parish history

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Stare into the enlarged photographs hanging inside the second floor galleries at the Clerk of Court annex building and almost immediately a snapshot of historic St. Landry Parish becomes visually unveiled.