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St. Edmund High graduating class of 2026. (Photo by Tommy Trosclair)

St. Edmund High graduating class of 2026. (Photo by Tommy Trosclair)

St. Edmund graduates 33 seniors

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor St.
Anxiety

Anxiety

Baseball mom survives emotional rollercoaster

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor The bases were loaded. It was the final at bat for visiting Shelton State, down 6-8, in the South District Championship Series.
When the Alabama bus drove into the LSUE campus parking lot last Thursday, the team unloaded to the aroma of boiled crawfish and shrimp. That was only one of several unfair home-field advantages for the Bengals, who were playing host to Shelton State for a shot at a District Championship and trip to the World Series.

When the Alabama bus drove into the LSUE campus parking lot last Thursday, the team unloaded to the aroma of boiled crawfish and shrimp. That was only one of several unfair home-field advantages for the Bengals, who were playing host to Shelton State for a shot at a District Championship and trip to the World Series.

Fans give Bengals unfair home-field advantages

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor When the Alabama bus drove into the LSUE campus parking lot last Thursday, the team unloaded to the aroma of boiled crawfish and shrimp.
Shaun Grantham, St. Landry Parish School Board Director of Finance

Shaun Grantham, St. Landry Parish School Board Director of Finance

Parishwide sales taxes show slight decline

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Although total parishwide total sales taxes are expected to reach nearly $100 million mark again this year, St. Landry Tax Commission officials said last Thursday night that collections are down 0.24 percent since July.
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News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, May 18, 2026
May Daily Rosary set The public is invited to come pray with us at Saint Anthony Catholic Church Prayer Garden Mondays through Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:15 p.m. Prayers will be led by Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The Rotary Club welcomed Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick as their guest speaker this week, guest of Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. Judge Hoychick shared lots of interesting information about Eunice City Court. From left are Rotary President Erika Fontenot, Judge Hoychick, Rotarian Jacque Pucheu.

The Rotary Club welcomed Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick as their guest speaker this week, guest of Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. Judge Hoychick shared lots of interesting information about Eunice City Court. From left are Rotary President Erika Fontenot, Judge Hoychick, Rotarian Jacque Pucheu.

Judge welcomed at Rotary

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Rotary Club welcomed Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick as their guest speaker this week, guest of Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. Judge Hoychick shared lots of interesting information about Eunice City Court. From left are Rotary President Erika Fontenot, Judge Hoychick, Rotarian Jacque Pucheu.
Eunice K9 “Ace”

Eunice K9 “Ace”

Benefits of a K9 Unit

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
• Drug Detection: K9s trained in narcotics detection can help officers locate illegal drugs during traffic stops, investigations, and school or community safety operations. This is especially valuable for smaller departments that may have limited specialized resources.
(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, a 7.7% increase over current spending levels, as VA Secretary Doug Collins defended a budget that expands private-sector care while trimming staffing for oversight and appeals operations.

(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, a 7.7% increase over current spending levels, as VA Secretary Doug Collins defended a budget that expands private-sector care while trimming staffing for oversight and appeals operations.

VA budget tops $488B as workforce stays above DOGE target

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, a 7.7% increase over current spending levels, as VA Secretary Doug Collins defended a budget that expands private-sector care while trimming staffing for oversight and appeals operations.