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September 11 remembrance ceremony set

Woodmen Chapter 243 will hold its annual “In honor and Remembrance” ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, at Circle Park. The event, organized in conjunction with VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, honors the victims and heroes of the Sept.

Free dress event planned for homecoming, prom shoppers

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A first-time dress giveaway organized by Brooke Miller will offer girls a chance to shop for homecoming and prom gowns at no cost. The free dress event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Springs Ballroom in Iota.

A royal blue and white tribute night

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The elevated standards and impactful presence that Joe Nagata brought to St. Edmund Catholic School was jubilantly evident on Wednesday night as alumni and supporters gathered to celebrate a 14th annual jamboree event that honors his legacy.

Joke Telling Night tonight

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.

Rotary hosts Bulb and Blossom

This week's Eunice Rotary Club guest speaker was Mona Redlich, President of the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club, guest of Rotarian James Tucker. She gave an overview of the activities of the Eunice Garden Club as well as shared seeds from a few varieties of beautiful, blooming plants.

Eunice News political candidate announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish announcements for candidates in the November 3, 2026, primary election at no charge when accompanied by a $250 payment for advertising.

Positive Morning Tour kicks off at Glendale Elementary

Dads & Kids of Acadiana kicked off its Positive Morning Tour Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Glendale Elementary, where parents, community leaders and other supporters welcomed students and helped them begin the school day with encouragement and positive energy.

Eunice man accused of fleeing traffic stop, leaving machine gun behind

The law finally caught up to a Eunice fugitive who fled from a traffic stop back in April, and left behind a loaded machine gun inside the stolen vehicle.

Eunice Police Department responds to 68 calls last weekend

The Eunice Police Department responded to 68 calls for service from last Friday afternoon through early Monday, including reports of a fatal shooting, sexual battery, weapons violations, fights, thefts and a pedestrian accident.

John Winston Johnson October 5, 1944 - August 25, 2026

John Winston Johnson, a respected attorney, businessman, community servant, and lifelong resident of the Basile area, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 81.