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Robert “Bobby” de’Perrodil was just a teenager the morning federal agents descended upon his home to arrest his father in an elaborate sting that ended in the arrest of more than 60 residents from the Gueydan area on charges of selling wild game.

Robert “Bobby” de’Perrodil was just a teenager the morning federal agents descended upon his home to arrest his father in an elaborate sting that ended in the arrest of more than 60 residents from the Gueydan area on charges of selling wild game.

‘The Peanut Man’

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
By Glenn Quebedeaux Contributing Writer GUEYDAN - It’s been 64 1/2 years, but Robert “Bobby” de’Perrodil remembers the events that unfolded here on May 5, 1961, as if it were yesterday — and how the infamous “Legend of The Peanut Man” became local lore.
Tyrone Guidry (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

Tyrone Guidry (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

Local man arrested by Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on theft charge

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A local man was arrested by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a charge of burglary. Tyrone Guidry, of Eunice, was arrested and charged with felony simple burglary of a vehicle, and his bond was set at $50,000. On Sept.
Gov. Jeff Landry

Gov. Jeff Landry

Landry appointed ‘special envoy’

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Gov. Jeff Landry thanked President Trump for appointing him a special envoy to Greenland, but also said the new role wouldn’t interfere with his main job as governor of Louisiana. “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.
Bertrand’s Printing, located at 115 South 2nd St., was the winner of the ‘Deck the Doors’ contest. The community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition event was sponsored by Eunice Main Street. (Submitted photo)

Bertrand’s Printing, located at 115 South 2nd St., was the winner of the ‘Deck the Doors’ contest. The community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition event was sponsored by Eunice Main Street. (Submitted photo)

‘Deck the Doors’ winner announced

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Bertrand’s Printing, located at 115 South 2nd St., was the winner of the ‘Deck the Doors’ contest. The community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition event was sponsored by Eunice Main Street. (Submitted photo)
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 29, 2025
Pageants announced The Junior, Teen, Miss and Ms. Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queen Cajun Mardi Gras Festival pageant is Jan. 17. Junior, Teen and Miss contestants must be from St. Landry, Acadia, or Evangeline parishes. The Ms. competition is open to anyone.
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 22, 2025
Decorating contest announced Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Decorating contest announced Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 15, 2025
Decorating contest announced Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Decorating contest announced. Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.
Cynthia Tanner, a volunteer for many years at the Eunice Food Bank, is pictured at the Eunice Food Bank. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is set for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Cynthia Tanner, a volunteer for many years at the Eunice Food Bank, is pictured at the Eunice Food Bank. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is set for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive set for Tuesday

Myra Miller
Monday, December 8, 2025
The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.