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2026 Honor Flight Louisiana

2026 Honor Flight Louisiana

2026 Honor Flight Louisiana

Myra Miller
Friday, April 17, 2026
Honor Flight Louisiana By Dwight Jodon Dwight Jodon of Eunice made a special trip last week, the 2026 Honor Flight Louisiana. The April 11 2026 Mission was truly an experience for Jodon. He said, “The experience was certainly a powerful emotional overload.
Deputy George Cain with in his Eunice City Marshal’s unit

Deputy George Cain with in his Eunice City Marshal’s unit

Cain finds hope in career of service

Myra Miller
Friday, April 17, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Special to the Eunice News George Cain was only 17 when he joined the National Guard, hoping to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncles, who all served in the military.
Michael Jerome Vavasseur

Michael Jerome Vavasseur

Inmate escapes from Behavioral Health Center during transport

Myra Miller
Friday, April 17, 2026
Michael Jerome Vavasseur, 34, of the 100 block of Pinecrest Loop, Sunset, has been charged with simple escape. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On April 15, Michael Vavasseur was being transported by the STOA Behavioral Health staff from Baton Rouge to the St.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 16, 2026
St. Francis Shrimp Poboy fundraiser set St. Franics School cheerleaders will hold a shrimp poboy sale fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 with pickup in front of St. Francis School. Tickets are $10 donation and will include a shrimp poboy and a bag of chips.
Boardwalk calls this their Week of Caring. They provide four hours of volunteer time with trusted nonprofit partners, offering a variety of ways to give back to the community. This is an annual event that Boardwalk plans to do for the Eunice Food Bank. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

Boardwalk calls this their Week of Caring. They provide four hours of volunteer time with trusted nonprofit partners, offering a variety of ways to give back to the community. This is an annual event that Boardwalk plans to do for the Eunice Food Bank. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

Eunice Food Bank continues to serve less fortunate thanks to local donations

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Special to the Eunice News When a local family experiences a house fire and loses everything, they often find help on the far side of the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles building.
Pat and Cindy Onire of Mississippi, pictured left, playing their instruments during the celebration. The week was not only about music but also featured crafts, food, workshops and more. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Pat and Cindy Onire of Mississippi, pictured left, playing their instruments during the celebration. The week was not only about music but also featured crafts, food, workshops and more. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week celebrated

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Musical notes from Cajun fiddles, guitars and accordions playing traditional French songs swept gently across the Lakeview Campground on Monday for the opening of the annual Balfa Cajun And Creole Heritage Week.
Fifth Annual Spring Into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show coming June 6.

Fifth Annual Spring Into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show coming June 6.

Eunice City Council promotes Classic Car and Truck Show

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Rebecca Chassion Special to Eunice News “Mark your calendar for June 6th,” announced an excited Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot as he set the stage for this year’s Fifth Annual Spring into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show.
Contract workers on LA. 13 replacing cross drain. (Photo by Misty Gilley)

Contract workers on LA. 13 replacing cross drain. (Photo by Misty Gilley)

DOTD announces start of emergency cross drain replacement project

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning Monday, April 13, construction has begun on a $260,000 emergency cross drain replacement at the intersection of LA 13 and W. Ash Ave.
Shane Castille

Shane Castille

Acadia Parish teenager killed in ATV crash

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Church Point – On April 11, shortly after 8 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 95 near Wikoff Cove Drive in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 17-year-old Hayden Castille of Branch.