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Award-winning Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s newest feature film “Pointe Noire” will be shown this weekend at The Queen Cinema with pre-showing introductions and post-showing question and answer sessions with Pat and his co-writer, producer, partner Rebecca Hudsmith.

Award-winning Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s newest feature film “Pointe Noire” will be shown this weekend at The Queen Cinema with pre-showing introductions and post-showing question and answer sessions with Pat and his co-writer, producer, partner Rebecca Hudsmith.

Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s “Pointe Noire” coming to Queen Cinema

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Award-winning Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s newest feature film “Pointe Noire” will be shown this weekend at The Queen Cinema with pre-showing introductions and post-showing question and answer sessions with Pat and his co-writer, producer, partner Rebecca Hudsmith.
Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. This field, located near the Eunice Airport, has not yet been flooded for the season. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. This field, located near the Eunice Airport, has not yet been flooded for the season. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

2026 rice season well underway

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
By Jeremy Hebert LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers move into one of the most important phases of the production season.
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Myra Miller
Monday, April 6, 2026
Eunice Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale set April 20 The Friends of the Eunice Public Library will have a Spring Book Sale, held in celebration of National Library Week. The public is invited to stop by and browse, and pick up some great books, DVDs, and audiobooks.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Eunice Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale set April 20 The Friends of the Eunice Public Library will have a Spring Book Sale, held in celebration of National Library Week. The public is invited to stop by and browse, and pick up some great books, DVDs, and audiobooks.
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Myra Miller
Monday, March 30, 2026
Seeking Nominations for Administrative Professional of Year The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2026 Administrative Professional of the Year.
Belly Buddies Fun Color Run set for April 25. Register before March 31.

Belly Buddies Fun Color Run set for April 25. Register before March 31.

Deadline nearing for Belly Buddies Fun Color Run

Myra Miller
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 25 Join the 3rd Annual Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in Downtown Eunice. This year will be extra special as Belly Buddies celebrate 10 years of filling bellies in Eunice. Lace-up your running shoes and mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Rotary Club seeks nominations The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award.
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Myra Miller
Monday, March 23, 2026
Parish District Special Olympics set March 24 The St. Landry Parish School District Special Olympics will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. March 24 at the Northwest High School. SLP Network Rocking Chair Readers Event The St.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Parish District Special Olympics set March 24 The St. Landry Parish School District Special Olympics will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. March 24 at the Northwest High School. SLP Network Rocking Chair Readers Event The St.