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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Downtown Litter Walk set Sept. 20 The National Public Lands Day will have a Downtown Eunice Litter Walk Day on Saturday, Sept. 20 with registration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and the walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and water and snacks from 11:30 until noon. Volunteers are needed.
Emery Tanner is the daughter of Michael and Julia Tanner. Michael is a Eunice native and is the son of Brian and Becky Tanner of Eunice. Also shown are siblings 9-year-old Ryleigh Tanner and 6-year-old Ainsley Tanner. Acadiana Live anchor Taylor Trache, right, holds Emery.

Emery Tanner is the daughter of Michael and Julia Tanner. Michael is a Eunice native and is the son of Brian and Becky Tanner of Eunice. Also shown are siblings 9-year-old Ryleigh Tanner and 6-year-old Ainsley Tanner. Acadiana Live anchor Taylor Trache, right, holds Emery.

Toddler with Eunice ties to represent Down syndrome community in Times Square

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Dancing around the house to Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New York,” Emery Tanner, a 4-year-old from Lafayette, is gearing up to represent the Down syndrome community in New York’s Times Square.
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Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Duralde Church Bazaar set Sept. 13-14 The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Duralde will host its annual bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14. Festivities begin Saturday evening with “Burgers and Bingo” in the church hall following the 5 p.m. Mass.
Fredrick Stevens Jr.

Fredrick Stevens Jr.

Teen killed after report of prowling armed mob ed

Myra Miller
Monday, September 1, 2025
After the report of an armed mob walking on Perrotti Street, 18-year-old Fredrick Stevens Jr. was found shot dead in the 200 block of Fusilier Street on Sunday evening. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef stated police were notified at about 10 p.m.
Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a homecoming on Sept. 7 in Eunice to renew friendships and entertain. Photo by Edward Marritz.

Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a homecoming on Sept. 7 in Eunice to renew friendships and entertain. Photo by Edward Marritz.

Son of a Eunice bull rider, now a neuroscientist, plans a homecoming

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a party in Eunice as a chance to chat with his friends here and entertain them. A 1967 graduate of Eunice High School, LeDoux returns to Eunice often, but will hold a homecoming event at 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Gabrielle’s.
At Wednesday’s meeting in the Eunice City Council Chamber, from let, are: Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member; Jody White, Parish Council chairman; Jimmie Edwards, Parish Council member; Jessie Bellard, parish president; Kyle LeBouef, Eunice Police chief; Scot Fontenot Eunice mayor; Randall Reed, Eunice alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Eunice alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

At Wednesday’s meeting in the Eunice City Council Chamber, from let, are: Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member; Jody White, Parish Council chairman; Jimmie Edwards, Parish Council member; Jessie Bellard, parish president; Kyle LeBouef, Eunice Police chief; Scot Fontenot Eunice mayor; Randall Reed, Eunice alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Eunice alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice state-funded projects noted at meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
A meeting called Wednesday provided an opportunity for the Eunice mayor and police chief to discuss funding approved by the Legislature and governor for projects here. In a news release, Parish President Jessie Bellard stated the the projects were being announced.

Tri-Parish workforce drops by 479 in July

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
Tri-Parish workforce drops by 479 in July The Tri-Parish workforce dropped by 479 people or 0.7% in July compared to July 2024, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce totaled 68,732 in July, down from 69, 211 in July 2024.
Tony Baltakis holds up an artist’s rendition of the future Eunice Public Library. He was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Tony Baltakis holds up an artist’s rendition of the future Eunice Public Library. He was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

A new look planned for the Eunice Library

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
A new look to the Eunice Public Library was shown by Dr Tony Baltakis to Eunice Rotarians at their Wednesday meeting. The plan is to restore the outside of the library to its original state with a red brick exterior, he said Dr.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Kameron David Jensen and Brandi Michelle Matt, both of Bend, Oregon. Friday, Aug. 22 Curtis Roy Haynes of Port Barre and Vaddy Marie Charles, of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Thursday, Aug. 21 Barclays Bank Delaware vs Leroy Douresseaux, open account. Joseph Eaglin vs Town of Grand Coteau, et al, writ of mandamus. In the interest of Eryn Jekai Readoux, custody transfer.