News

School District looks at cost issues

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent As St. Landry Parish School District revenue sources continue dissipating, administration and board members are examining annual employees absences as well as Finance Department as possible cost cutting proposals.

News notes

May Daily Rosary set The public is invited to come pray with us at Saint Anthony Catholic Church Prayer Garden Mondays through Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:15 p.m. Prayers will be led by Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Russell Guidry

IOTA–Russell Guidry, 73, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Russell lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys of the outdoors. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Iota.

Joseph Johnny Kennedy

Joseph Johnny Kennedy, born on June 13, 1950, passed away at his residence on May 23, 2026, at the age of 75. His departure marks the conclusion of a life well-lived, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him.

Juanita Gale Soileau Davy

Juanita Gale Soileau Davy, a beloved homemaker and devoted presence in the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 23, 2026. Born on December 19, 1949, in Eunice, Louisiana, Juanita lived a life marked by unwavering love, dedication, and cherished family moments.

Senegal arrested with history of violence on his rap sheet

A Eunice man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, preventing her from leaving a bedroom and pointing a handgun at her mother in the presence of two young children. Devacques Obrian Senegal, 31, of E. Maple Avenue, was arrested on May 13, 2026, at approximately 9:04 p.m.

Eunice Friends of the Library discuss Summer programs

The Eunice Friends of the Library recently elected new leadership while also outlining plans for summer programs and fundraising efforts.

School District enters financial reset mode

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Milton Batiste III says he’s disappointed but not defeated after voters last weekend indicated that the St.

Vet Fest at LSUE connects veterans with services

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Local veterans and their families visited Louisiana State University Eunice on Thursday for Vet Fest, an annual resource fair organized to connect those who served with education benefits, employment opportunities, health services, and community support.

Eunice felt the ultimate pain of Vietnam

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Sixty years ago, the deaths of six Eunice servicemen became all too personal for the family and friends who once knew them as vibrant, smalltown youths.