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Demarkis Williams

Demarkis Williams

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Bobcats move to 3-0 with domination of Kinder, looking to underrated Rayne

Rhett Manuel
Thursday, September 24, 2026
By Rhett Manuel - Sports Editor It’s too soon to jump to any conclusions.  But after the Eunice Bobcats routed the Kinder Yellow Jackets by a 27-12 margin on Friday night, whispers of the possibility of Bobcat Magic coming out of slumber are being heard.
Curb Work

Curb Work

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Eunice finalizes streets for $4.1 million improvement project

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, September 20, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor The City of Eunice has finalized the streets to be added to its approximately $4.1 million road improvement project, part of nearly $30 million in sewer and street work underway across the city.
Wastewater construction site

Wastewater construction site

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Wastewater projects reshape city infrastructure

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, September 20, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Work crews continue rehabilitating wastewater collection lines in the older, central portion of Eunice, Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot told his Board of Aldermen during their monthly meeting.
Eunice Airport

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City approves agreement for airport maintenance funding

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, September 20, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor The City of Eunice will receive up to $2,657.61 from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for general aviation maintenance expenses at the Eunice Airport as the city continues work on hangars and other improvements at the facility.
LSU Eunice's academic leadership team - Left to Right: Dean of College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Billy Fontenot, Dean of College of Health Sciences Kristie Broussard Leger, Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson, Dean of College of Workforce Development and Applied Sciences Deshjuana Bagley, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost Dr. Charles Stewart

LSU Eunice's academic leadership team - Left to Right: Dean of College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Billy Fontenot, Dean of College of Health Sciences Kristie Broussard Leger, Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson, Dean of College of Workforce Development and Applied Sciences Deshjuana Bagley, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost Dr. Charles Stewart

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LSU Eunice expands to three-college structure

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Last fall, Louisiana State University Eunice boasted an all-time record of 3,800 students enrolled. This fall, that number is expected to reach 4,600, reported the school's communication director, Travis Webb.

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Borrowing, general fund budget is in question

Bobby Ardoin
Sunday, September 20, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The St. Landry Parish government needs to pay off $1.65 million of a remaining loan by Oct. 1 and there is apparently no money available in the current operating budget for that to happen.
Terry Darbonne

Terry Darbonne

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Darbonne announces candidacy

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, September 20, 2026
I, Terry J. Darbonne, am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election for the office of City Marshal of Eunice and Ward 6. Serving as your City Marshal since December of 2003, I’ve served with dedication, integrity, and deep commitment to the safety and well-being of our community.
Eunice Rotary Club

Eunice Rotary Club

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Rotary travels to Cleco Alternative Energy Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Eunice Rotary Club recently traveled to the Cleco Alternative Energy Center in Crowley for a presentation that was described as a very informative experience. Next week, Rotarians return to their regular meeting place at LSUE to hear Speaker Phillip DeVillier.