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Michael DeVillier announces for Eunice City Marshal-Ward 6

I am honored to announce my candidacy for the office of City Marshal of Eunice and Ward 6. I was born in Eunice, Louisiana, to Joseph “Tanny” and Mary Gay Manuel DeVillier. I was raised on the family farm with my four brothers and a sister.

Eunice News political candidate announcement policy is given

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.

Eunice Community Concert performs

A small ensemble from Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir performed at LSU Eunice’s Fall Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to celebrate the first gathering of faculty and staff for the 2026 fall semester, which culminated in a message from LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse.

OGH Health System Foundation distributes funds to support parish schools

Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) Foundation has distributed funds to nine St. Landry Parish schools to promote healthy activity and student wellness.

Batiste is satisfied with school opening

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent With the exception of initial student bus transportation issues and a town sewer-line malfunction that delayed the start of Leonville Elementary, St.

New Miss Eunice royalty crowned in emotional ceremony

A new court of Miss Eunice royalty was crowned Saturday, Aug.15, during a moving pageant at the LSU Eunice Health Technologies building.

Summers last splash

Children and families enjoyed an afternoon of free activities during the second annual End of Summer Community Day held Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice.

Careless cigarette disposal blamed for two Eunice fires

Two recent fires believed to have been caused by improperly discarded cigarettes have prompted Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown to remind residents that even a seemingly extinguished cigarette can ignite surrounding materials and threaten nearby property.

Fire District 6 members earn advanced certifications

Members of St. Landry Parish Fire District No. 6 recently completed state-certified testing to advance their emergency-response education. Fire District 6 Chief Chris Miller, Basile Fire Chief Kyle Fusilier and firefighter Kenneth Duplechain earned Instructor II certification.

Firefighters volunteer for fun day

Firefighters from St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 and the Eunice Fire Department joined forces this past Saturday to give local students one more day of summer fun as they returned to school.