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Parish might need to borrow money again

Myra Miller

Friday, June 5, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent St. Landry Parish president Jessie Bellard anticipates making another trip to the Louisiana Bond Commission later this year in order to request more funding for ongoing operational expense support.

Dusty Johnson

‘I Thought He Was Going to Kill Me’

Myra Miller

Friday, June 5, 2026

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A Crowley man faces multiple felony charges for a carjacking in Eunice that ultimately ended with a shootout with police, a high-speed pursuit from the scene of the crime, and a horrific crash at a busy intersection.

Harry Joseph Johnwell, Sr.

Myra Miller

Friday, June 5, 2026

Harry Joseph Johnwell, Sr., a distinguished man whose life was a testament to dedication, love, and spirited passion, passed away on June 2, 2026 at age 81, leaving behind a legacy that resonates deeply with all who knew him.

Lawrence "Bob" Courville

Myra Miller

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Lawrence "Bob" Courville passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the age of 87. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Chataignier with Pastor Rickey Boone and Pastor Bert Langley officiating.

Eldridge Louis LeJeune

Myra Miller

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Eldridge Louis LeJeune, born on March 29, 1936, peacefully passed away at his home on June 2, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Attention: All Bird Watchers, & Nature lovers Attention to all bird watchers and nature lovers. If you are one of these people take a drive out to 1117 Alexon Boone Road in Eunice and find a spot in the shade under a tree and enjoy the nature outdoors.

Kids Camp returns this summer

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Children ages 8-14 will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Louisiana's rich Cajun and Creole culture during the 2026 Folk Roots Kids Camp series.

St. Landry Parish Clerk Court Charles Jagneaux, guest of Rotarian Van Reed, shared information about historical exhibits being collected and placed on display in the clerk’s building in Opelousas during last week’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Items in the collection include documents and photographs relating to the history of St. Landry Parish. Mr. Jagneaux also shared information about the processes of election day voting.

Annex provides glimpses of parish history

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Stare into the enlarged photographs hanging inside the second floor galleries at the Clerk of Court annex building and almost immediately a snapshot of historic St. Landry Parish becomes visually unveiled.

Schedule for monthly Dumpsite

Monthly dumpster returns to Eunice today

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

St. Landry Parish Government News Brief Eunice/Prairie Ronde/Lawtell Area Monthly Dumpsite Scheduled for This Thursday The St.

Suspect vehicle leaving Valero. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)

Carjacking next door to Eunice News under investigation

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Eunice News heard at least one shot fired at or near the Valero gas station next door the newspaper at 8:22 a.m. Wednesday morning, and witnessed a vehicle speeding away from the scene, with cops in pursuit only seconds behind the fleeing vehicle.