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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.
Balfa Week, from last year.

Balfa Week, from last year.

Scenes from last year’s Balfa Week at Lakeview Park

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
This week, musicians from all over the country are coming to Eunice to participate in the only immersive traditional Louisiana Cajun and Creole music education and performance camp conducted in Louisiana.
LAFAYETTE – The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), in partnership with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), is proud to highlight expanded Francophone experiences at the 40th Festival International de Louisiane, April 22–26, in downtown Lafayette.

LAFAYETTE – The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), in partnership with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), is proud to highlight expanded Francophone experiences at the 40th Festival International de Louisiane, April 22–26, in downtown Lafayette.

CODOFIL, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area partner with Festival International De Louisiane

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
LAFAYETTE – The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), in partnership with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), is proud to highlight expanded Francophone experiences at the 40th Festival International de Louisiane, April 22–26, in downtown Lafayette.
Parish Council chairman Wayne Ardoin and Jessie Bellard, Parish President. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Parish Council chairman Wayne Ardoin and Jessie Bellard, Parish President. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Council approves $276M Wal-Mart Deal

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent A $276 million Wal-Mart distribution facility improvement project that allows the company to make annual payments to several parish political subdivisions instead of property taxes, was approved unanimously by the St.
Kevin Mcfarlain

Kevin Mcfarlain

Officer down, but not for too long

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Special to the Eunice News “You need to get up.” Those were the words Louisiana State Trooper Kevin Mcfarlain kept repeating to himself after he was struck by his own police cruiser and thrown 40 yards down the highway.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 9, 2026
EHS Class of 1956 reunion set May 16 The Eunice High School Class of 1956 will have a class reunion Saturday, May 16 beginning at 11 a.m. at The New Ronnie’s Cajun Cafe in Eunice. Classmates are asked to RVSP by May 6. Call 337-654-2498.
The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days.

The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days.

Eunice PD investigates ‘shots fired” complaints

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days. On Thursday, April 2, at about 8:50 p.m., the EPD responded to a shooting complaint in the area of Fuselier and Acadia Streets.
On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by Devillier, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 13 approaching Mariaun Road. At the same time a 2017 Ford F-150, driven by Godeaux, with

On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by Devillier, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 13 approaching Mariaun Road. At the same time a 2017 Ford F-150, driven by Godeaux, with

Two killed in local crash on La. Hwy. 13

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou.