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Bonnie Vidrine Taylor January 5, 1937 - August 8, 2026

EUNICE ~ Bonnie Vidrine Taylor, of Eunice, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and countless cherished memories. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM until the time of services.

Amanda Lee Rozas Lafleur January 31, 1940 - August 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Amanda Lee Rozas Lafleur announces her peaceful passing on August 6, 2026, the anniversary of her mother’s death in 1968. Born on January 31, 1940, in Eunice, LA, Amanda was the fourth child of Stewart and Florence Rozas.

DeEtte Person Denette November 4, 1972 - August 6, 2026

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of DeEtte Person Denette announces her passing on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home at the age of 53. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Burial followed in St.

Brothers building a connection in St. Edmund’s passing game

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor For St. Edmund, the 2026 season is bringing a unique dynamic to the Blue Jays’ offense. Sophomore quarterback Carson Simon and senior wide receiver Hudson Simon aren't just teammates. They're brothers.

Lady Bobcats set for busy 2026 volleyball season

By Rhett Manuel  Sports Editor The Eunice High Lady Bobcats are preparing for an exciting 2026 volleyball season, one that features a full slate of non-district competition before the postseason begins in late October.

St. Edmund Golf Classic set for Saturday

The St. Edmund Athletic Booster Club will hold its 2026 Golf Classic on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Eunice Country Club. The 18-hole, two-person scramble will benefit athletic programs at St. Edmund High School. Team spots remain available as of press time this week.

Eunice Tennis League concludes spring play

The Eunice Tennis League completed its 2026 spring season, which ran from Feb. 23 through May 18, and is now gearing up for the 2026 Fall League on Aug. 17, 2026.   Matches will be played each Monday night (6:00 or 7:30 p.m.) for 12 weeks, plus the Fall Championship.

Harvest of Hope Community fun day

Harvest of Hope Community Fun Day was a success, according to Eunice United Pentecostal Church. Last week’s event was deemed an amazing day of the church coming together to love the community.

Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession set for Aug. 15

The 12th annual Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession will return to Bayou Teche on Saturday, Aug. 15, with a 40-mile procession from Leonville to St. Martinville.

Blue Jays are back!

St. Edmund students attended their first day of school last week to kick off the new 2026-2027 school year. Pictured here are PreK 3, PreK 4 and third grade classes of little Blue Jays.