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Unrestrained Eunice child dies in single-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on La. 91 near Arpent Lane in Acadia Parish. The crash took the life of 8-year-old Mazey Guidry of Eunice.
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Myra Miller
Monday, July 11, 2022
Satellite Social Club BBQ fundraiser set The Satellite Social & Civic Club Inc. will have its annual BBQ Fundraiser from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. July 16. Pickup will be at the Southeast Neighborhood Center Pavilion, 101 City Ave., Eunice.
Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act children’s classic about the special relationship between a young pig, played by Lillian Veillon, and a barnyard spider, played by Reagan Hill. The play is directed by Lauren Bourgeois, Becky Broussard and Jody L. Powell, and written by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the story by E.B. White. Tickets for this family-friendl

Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act children’s classic about the special relationship between a young pig, played by Lillian Veillon, and a barnyard spider, played by Reagan Hill. The play is directed by Lauren Bourgeois, Becky Broussard and Jody L. Powell, and written by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the story by E.B. White. Tickets for this family-friendl

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Performances continue at Eunice Players’ Theatre

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m.
A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier. From left are Judge Ellis Daigle, Jacob Bergeron, president; Pat Dossman, vice president; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Nickie Toups, secretary; Michelle DeRouen, Kitty Jo Deshotel, Donnie Richard, Carey Lawson, Erika Fontenot, Jacque Pucheu and Dwight Jodon, board members. (S

A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier. From left are Judge Ellis Daigle, Jacob Bergeron, president; Pat Dossman, vice president; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Nickie Toups, secretary; Michelle DeRouen, Kitty Jo Deshotel, Donnie Richard, Carey Lawson, Erika Fontenot, Jacque Pucheu and Dwight Jodon, board members. (S

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Eunice Rotary Club inducts officers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier.
Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana

Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana

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Rev. Samuel Fontana is new pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana is the new pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. His official first day at the church was July 4. Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette recently posted appointments throughout the parishes and one included Father Sam Fontana. Fontana, born on Feb.

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School projects advance (Download the PDF list)

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board moved forward with Esser projects planned through 2024 and possibly longer at a meeting Thursday in Opelousas. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund projects are grouped by high school attendance zones and total $44.4 million.
Lincoln “Link” Savoie, of Sunset, an Army veteran, suggested the St. Landry Parish SchoolBoard enlist veterans to help provide school security. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lincoln “Link” Savoie, of Sunset, an Army veteran, suggested the St. Landry Parish SchoolBoard enlist veterans to help provide school security. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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How about asking veterans to protect our schools?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
There are about 5,000 veterans in St. Landry Parish and a former state Veterans of Foreign Wars commander suggested some of them would make excellent security guards for school.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 7, 2022
New Life Pregnancy to hold Yard Sale and Farmer's Market Saturday The New Life Pregnancy Center, located at 1415 7th St. in Mamou, will hold a yard sale and farmer’s market from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Anyone selling fruits and vegetables can set up a table at no cost.
Basile Mayor Mark Denette is assisted by Miss La. Swine Festival Jynlee Conner, left, and Miss Basile Hanna Manuel. at the Eunice Classic Car and Truck Show. (Photo provided)

Basile Mayor Mark Denette is assisted by Miss La. Swine Festival Jynlee Conner, left, and Miss Basile Hanna Manuel. at the Eunice Classic Car and Truck Show. (Photo provided)

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Basile mayor hosts Classic Car and Truck Show for City of Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Basile Mayor Mark Denette is an classic car and truck enthusiast so it was no surprise that he hosted such a Car and Truck Show on June 4 for the City of Eunice Main Street’s “Spring into Summer” celebration. This was the fourth time that Denette has hosted this type of classic show in Eunice.
The surface of the track at Eunice High School shows wear. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The surface of the track at Eunice High School shows wear. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School district considers high school track repairs

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The push for a capital improvements at St. Landry Parish public schools began publicly in April 2021 with a presentation involving high school principals about the school tracks and other facilities.