News
Myra Miller
Mary Lou Bellard Bordelon, born June 12, 1936, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2026, at Savoy Care Center at the age of 89.
The family will hold a funeral service at Quirk & Son Funeral Home on April 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. on April 20, 2026. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Eunice Police Arrests report
Myra Miller
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wednesday, April 15
Christopher Higginbotham, 43, 600 block of Ida, Eunice.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wednesday, April 15-Thursday, April 16
Keyondria Keyanna Harrington, 30, 1300 block of Plaisance Street, Opelousas.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls.
Wednesday, April 15
There were nine traffic stops from 12:04 p.m. until 12:04 a.m. Thursday, April 16.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
News notes
Myra Miller
St. Francis Shrimp Poboy fundraiser set
St. Franics School cheerleaders will hold a shrimp poboy sale fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 with pickup in front of St. Francis School.
Tickets are $10 donation and will include a shrimp poboy and a bag of chips.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls.
Tuesday, April 14
There was one traffic stop at 11:08 a.m.
Officer D. Spears
3:42 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Boardwalk calls this their Week of Caring. They provide four hours of volunteer time with trusted nonprofit partners, offering a variety of ways to give back to the community. This is an annual event that Boardwalk plans to do for the Eunice Food Bank. (Photo by Rebecca Chaisson)
Eunice Food Bank continues to serve less fortunate thanks to local donations
Myra Miller
By Rebecca Chaisson
Special to the
Eunice News
When a local family experiences a house fire and loses everything, they often find help on the far side of the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles building.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
St. Landry Parish School Board Superintendent Milton Batiste, III pictured at meeting. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)
St. Landry School Board Superintendent Batiste gets extension
Myra Miller
By Bobby Ardoin
Eunice News
Correspondent
A one-year extension request by St.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Pat and Cindy Onire of Mississippi, pictured left, playing their instruments during the celebration. The week was not only about music but also featured crafts, food, workshops and more. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)
Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week celebrated
Myra Miller
By Bobby Ardoin
Eunice News
Correspondent
Musical notes from Cajun fiddles, guitars and accordions playing traditional French songs swept gently across the Lakeview Campground on Monday for the opening of the annual Balfa Cajun And Creole Heritage Week.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Eunice City Council promotes Classic Car and Truck Show
Myra Miller
By Rebecca Chassion
Special to Eunice News
“Mark your calendar for June 6th,” announced an excited Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot as he set the stage for this year’s Fifth Annual Spring into Summer Classic Car and Truck Show.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026