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State and local dignitaries and other guests were on hand as the ribbon was cut to ceremoniously open the newly constructed Evangeline Parish Detention Center, located at the intersection of Maxie Rae Road and Patriot Road in the Industrial Park.

State and local dignitaries and other guests were on hand as the ribbon was cut to ceremoniously open the newly constructed Evangeline Parish Detention Center, located at the intersection of Maxie Rae Road and Patriot Road in the Industrial Park.

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Evangeline Parish Detention Center ribbon cutting held

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
State and local dignitaries and other guests were on hand as the ribbon was cut to ceremoniously open the newly constructed Evangeline Parish Detention Center, located at the intersection of Maxie Rae Road and Patriot Road in the Industrial Park.
Eunice Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire Saturday morning at 1821 West Laurel Avenue.

Eunice Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire Saturday morning at 1821 West Laurel Avenue.

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Fire reported at local business

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Eunice Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire Saturday morning at 1821 West Laurel Avenue. According to Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown, “At around 2:15 a.m.
Road construction at the intersection of LA 13 and West Ash Avenue started last week, April 13, and looks to have gotten off to a strong start. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said passing motorists just need to exercise a little more patience when passing through so that the project can be as quick and painless for the city as possible.  

Road construction at the intersection of LA 13 and West Ash Avenue started last week, April 13, and looks to have gotten off to a strong start. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said passing motorists just need to exercise a little more patience when passing through so that the project can be as quick and painless for the city as possible.  

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Exercise caution, patience for local road project

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Editor - news@eunicetoday.com Road construction at the intersection of LA 13 and West Ash Avenue started last week, April 13, and looks to have gotten off to a strong start.
Local scouts with Jena Donaldson during library week. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

Local scouts with Jena Donaldson during library week. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

City library celebrates upcoming renovations

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Eunice Public Library Children’s Programmer Jena Donaldson is having no problem “finding her joy” in celebration of National Library Week, which is being observed from April 19-25 this year.
Jasmine Lee Bellow,

Jasmine Lee Bellow,

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Felony arrests reported

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Arrested on April 18 by St.

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Teen sentenced in robbery gone wrong

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor SUNSET — A Sunset man is being sentenced Thursday for the shooting death of 21-year-old Jeremy Chaisson, who was gunned down in August of 2022 over a cash-filled fanny pack.
Becca Chaisson

Becca Chaisson

Eunice News welcomes new editor

Staff Report
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Eunice News Publisher Darrell Guillory announced that Rebecca Chaisson has been named Managing Editor of The Eunice News. Chaisson brings with her over a decade of newspaper experience.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, April 20, 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.
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.