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Myra Miller
Monday, January 12, 2026
Mardi Gras season at Le Vieux Presbyte´re Le Vieux Presbytère Museum announces three events for the Mardi Gras season, all of which are free and open to the public. First, Le Bal de Maison, or house dance, with live music performed by Cajun Fire, is scheduled for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Little Mardi Gras registration opens It’s Mardi Gras season and Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras registration is now open. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras is open to youth, 0-16 years of age.
Trees generally should not be staked for more than one growing season. When staking materials are left in place too long, they can girdle a growing tree and cause unsightly damage to its trunk.

Trees generally should not be staked for more than one growing season. When staking materials are left in place too long, they can girdle a growing tree and cause unsightly damage to its trunk.

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Planting a tree this winter? Here’s the right way to stake it

Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
By Olivia McClure LSU AgCenter Get It Growing The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large trees.

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Cajun Mardi Gras Festival lineup announced

Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
The 2026 Cajun Mardi Gras Festival music line up has been announced. Free admission to the public, and live bands will be located in downtown 2nd Street in Eunice. Friday, Feb. 13 • 6 p.m., Mais Ou • 6:30 p.m., Ory Michaels • 8 p.m., Swampland Revival • 8:30 p.m., Wayne Toups Saturday, Feb.
A crawfisher runs crawfish traps in a field just east of Eunice on a recent morning.

A crawfisher runs crawfish traps in a field just east of Eunice on a recent morning.

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Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
A crawfisher runs crawfish traps in a field just east of Eunice on a recent morning. According to the Louisiana State University Ag Center’s ‘2024 Louisiana Summary: Agriculture & Natural Resources,’ there are more than 250 crawfish producers in St. Landry Parish in 2024.
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Myra Miller
Monday, January 5, 2026
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.
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.

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‘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.)

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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

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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)