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City logs more than 100 incidents over the weekend

The Eunice Police Department recorded over 100 incidents from Friday morning through early Monday, including reports of theft, burglary, illegal use of weapons, a hit-and-run crash and a death by natural causes, according to departmental shift logs. The reports cover six shifts from 4 a.m.

Eunice Police Department scores new ride

The Eunice Police Department recently purchased a new Polaris Ranger XP Crew, and EPD Chief Kyle LeBouef said the UTV is definitely a huge asset to the department – especially just in time for hurricane season.

Don’t worry, be happy in Louisiana!

Bayou State residents are well aware that Louisiana is a pleasant place to live. Some would sarcastically say that we are fat, dumb, and happy down here in the deepest of the deep southern states. The state motto is, after all, Laissez les bons temps rouler.

Joke Telling Night set Aug. 29

Catholic Daughters Court 208 will sponsor “Eunice’s Best” Joke Telling Night on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the VFW Hall, 3809 U.S. Highway 190 in Eunice. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m.

New Zion Women's Day Worship Service

New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice is hosting its annual Women’s Day Worship Service under the theme: Christian Women Standing on the Promises of God - Isaiah 43:1-2. The service is being held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at New Zion, located at 251 Nimitz Street.

LSU-Eunice Summer Grads

Last Thursday, LSU Eunice celebrated its Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates with their pinning ceremony. This amazing group have all found jobs before graduating and will be another group of tremendous Allied Health workforce produced here at LSUE.

East Elementary remembers

East Elementary pays its respects to Mr. George Soileau, East Elementary’s first principal, who passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 90.

Glendale announces back-to-school schedule

Glendale Elementary will welcome students and families back to campus for the 2026-2027 school year with a meet-and-greet and staggered-entry schedule. The school’s meet-and-greet will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.

District adding med, crisis assistance

By Bobby Ardoin - Eunice News correspondent St. Landry Parish school officials are recommending additional layers of student and employee medical and behavioral support for services that are already provided by staff members at campus sites.

Pancakes and Pajamas event planned Aug. 2

A Mother’s Love Organization and the City of Eunice will host a back-to-school brunch party Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Southeast Neighborhood Center. “Rise and Shine for a Pancakes & Pajamas Back to School Brunch Party” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.