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LAFAYETTE – The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), in partnership with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), is proud to highlight expanded Francophone experiences at the 40th Festival International de Louisiane, April 22–26, in downtown Lafayette.

LAFAYETTE – The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), in partnership with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), is proud to highlight expanded Francophone experiences at the 40th Festival International de Louisiane, April 22–26, in downtown Lafayette.

CODOFIL, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area partner with Festival International De Louisiane

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
LAFAYETTE – The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), in partnership with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), is proud to highlight expanded Francophone experiences at the 40th Festival International de Louisiane, April 22–26, in downtown Lafayette.
Parish Council chairman Wayne Ardoin and Jessie Bellard, Parish President. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Parish Council chairman Wayne Ardoin and Jessie Bellard, Parish President. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

Council approves $276M Wal-Mart Deal

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent A $276 million Wal-Mart distribution facility improvement project that allows the company to make annual payments to several parish political subdivisions instead of property taxes, was approved unanimously by the St.
Kevin Mcfarlain

Kevin Mcfarlain

Officer down, but not for too long

Myra Miller
Friday, April 10, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Special to the Eunice News “You need to get up.” Those were the words Louisiana State Trooper Kevin Mcfarlain kept repeating to himself after he was struck by his own police cruiser and thrown 40 yards down the highway.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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 8 There was one traffic stop at 12:23 p.m. Officer D. Allison 12:03 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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. Thursday, April 9 Richard Dean Ellis, 35, 17500 block of Highway 190, Port Barre.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 9, 2026
EHS Class of 1956 reunion set May 16 The Eunice High School Class of 1956 will have a class reunion Saturday, May 16 beginning at 11 a.m. at The New Ronnie’s Cajun Cafe in Eunice. Classmates are asked to RVSP by May 6. Call 337-654-2498.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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 8 Mark Roberts, 46, 1000 block of Three Mile Avenue, Port Barre.
The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days.

The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days.

Eunice PD investigates ‘shots fired” complaints

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days. On Thursday, April 2, at about 8:50 p.m., the EPD responded to a shooting complaint in the area of Fuselier and Acadia Streets.
On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by Devillier, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 13 approaching Mariaun Road. At the same time a 2017 Ford F-150, driven by Godeaux, with

On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by Devillier, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 13 approaching Mariaun Road. At the same time a 2017 Ford F-150, driven by Godeaux, with

Two killed in local crash on La. Hwy. 13

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 7 Toby Fontenot, 39, 700 block of South 3rd, Eunice. Probation warrant. Johnathan Mason, 50, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Probation warrant.