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A still photo taken from a surveillance video showing a reported armed robbery on South 2nd Street. (Image courtesy of Eunice Police)

A still photo taken from a surveillance video showing a reported armed robbery on South 2nd Street. (Image courtesy of Eunice Police)

Eunice Police report 2nd Street armed robbery

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, May 19, 2025
Eunice Police report that a male lost about $800 in an armed robbery on South 2nd Street, but escaped with his life at shortly after 2 a.m Saturday. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef released a surveillance video of the robbery along with a news release.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 19, 2025
Eunice Public Library to launch summer program The Eunice Public Library will launch its Summer Reading Program at 10 a.m. May 24. Event highlights include face painting; bear building and button-making. There will be snacks and refreshments.
A Legislative Auditor report on the Louisiana opioid settlement fund of nearly $98.5 million found only $8.6 million had been spent as of October 2024.

A Legislative Auditor report on the Louisiana opioid settlement fund of nearly $98.5 million found only $8.6 million had been spent as of October 2024.

Opiaoid settlement funds parish programs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
A Legislative Auditor report on the Louisiana opioid settlement fund of nearly $98.5 million found only $8.6 million had been spent as of October 2024.
The top five Eunice High School graduates are, from left, Fajah Guillory, Elijah Johnson, Ava Landreneau, Juien Granger and Adayvia Jones. The photo was taken at Wednesday’s commencement at the high school. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The top five Eunice High School graduates are, from left, Fajah Guillory, Elijah Johnson, Ava Landreneau, Juien Granger and Adayvia Jones. The photo was taken at Wednesday’s commencement at the high school. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A Dr. Seuss lesson from the principal at graduation

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eunice High Principal Irma Trosclair recalled a Dr. Seuss story for the seniors who were about to become graduates at Wednesday’s commencement ceremony.

Company plans $1B investment in Acadia

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Acadia Parish is about to become the home of what’s being touted as the world’s first net-zero emissions fuel production facility. Clean Refineries, Inc.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, May 7 Angell C. Jordan vs Marvin L. Jordan, custody. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Desirre D. Lewis, open account. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Lacey Lemmons, open account.

Don’t stop be-leafing, journey into tree planting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Planting trees add to community pride with their tranquility and beauty and also help the environment. Trees planted near an air condition unit or next to walls and windows can reduce home energy consumption by up to 30%.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Barefoot Sunday at Unity Church of God There will be a Youth Ministry shoe drive, “Barefoot Sunday” from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday at Unity Church of God in Christ. The church is located at 1220 East Maple Avenue in Eunice. The public is invited to donate shoes.
Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)

Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)

Bayou Des Cannes debris removal

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)