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Lance Scott Richard

Lance Scott Richard

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St. Landry Parish Man Convicted of Sex Crimes Against Child Under 13

Myra Miller
Friday, May 29, 2026
OPELOUSAS — A St. Landry Parish jury has convicted Lance Scott Richard, 41, of Sunset, of four counts of Sexual Battery of a Child under the age of 13. The jury returned the unanimous guilty verdicts late last Friday, May 23, 2026.

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Iota man with felony record arrested after shots fired call

Myra Miller
Friday, May 29, 2026
IOTA - A recently relocated habitual offender was arrested this week after Iota police say he fired a .22 caliber revolver in a local trailer park, despite claiming he only shot a pellet gun. At approximately 9:20 p.m., Ofc. Bryan Foti was dispatched to a trailer park on a “shots fired” call.

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Parish is auctioning Eunice properties

Myra Miller
Friday, May 29, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent A large number of Eunice properties will be among 41 parcels offered for sale by St. Landry Parish government on June 30 during the quarterly adjudicated sale event.
Krisslynn Fruge

Krisslynn Fruge

Sticks and Stones

Myra Miller
Friday, May 29, 2026
“It’s genetic.” That’s what Brittany Smith was told when she found out her newborn baby girl, Krisslynn, was breakable. While most parents pass on their eye or hair color, Brittany handed down a disease that could take her child’s life with one wrong move.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 28, 2026
CDA will hold meeting June 1 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Eunice 208 will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. June 1 in the Jeanmard Hall on N. 3rd St. All members are encouraged to attend as the next meeting will be Monday, August 31, Same place and time. Interested in checking us out?
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is inviting families and visitors to dive into the rich heritage of Cajun and Creole culture with a full slate of free, hands-on programs this week.

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is inviting families and visitors to dive into the rich heritage of Cajun and Creole culture with a full slate of free, hands-on programs this week.

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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center hosting free family events

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is inviting families and visitors to dive into the rich heritage of Cajun and Creole culture with a full slate of free, hands-on programs this week.
Homeless encampment

Homeless encampment

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Officials join forces to clear health hazard

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
City and parish officials joined forces last week to address complaints over a homeless encampment set up on wooded property north of Eunice corporate limits.
Lakeview Park & Beach

Lakeview Park & Beach

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Lakeview provides Cajun music, sandy beaches

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By Joanna Brown - The Advocate The little city of Eunice attracts visitors from all over the world, seeking the trappings of authentic Cajun culture — like live music, the traditional rural Courir de Mardi Gras, and incredible food.  They don’t go to Eunice looking for sandy beaches.
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Cancelled until further notice

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Bellard wants better security for trail rides

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent No trail rides will be hosted at the St. Landry Ag Arena until the parish implements a plan that includes different safety procedures for future events, says parish president Jessie Bellard.