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John Winston Johnson October 5, 1944 - August 25, 2026

John Winston Johnson, a respected attorney, businessman, community servant, and lifelong resident of the Basile area, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 81.

Junior High football action kicks off

St. Edmund junior high set to host Saturday jamboree

On the heels of the Coach Joe Nagata Memorial Blue Jay Jamboree Friday night, St. Edmund’s Junior High football program will host its own jamboree today, Saturday, Aug. 29, with five games scheduled throughout the morning.

Lady Jays, Cats compete at Dodge Memorial Jamboree

By Rhett Manuel - Sports Editor St. Edmund vs. Church Point - 17-25, 11-25 St. Edmund dropped a pair of sets to Church Point, falling 25-17 and 25-11 in volleyball action.

D’Aubin builds eight-point lead after two weeks of men’s tennis league

Team D’Aubin tightened its grip on first place Monday, earning nine points against Team Ashford to remain unbeaten through the first two weeks of the Eunice Men’s Tennis League’s fall season. D’Aubin, which opened the season with a 12-0 sweep of Team Pitre, leads the standings with 21 points.

Residents at Eunice Manor felt some “Puppy Love” this week. House guests had the sweetest time “adopting” their very own little puppy stuffies. With so many smiles, cuddles, and a whole lot of love, these little “pups” are already feeling right at home wi

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office to host senior citizen workshop in Eunice

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting its next 2026 Senior Citizens TRIAD Workshop right here in Eunice. After successful events in Arnaudville in March and Port Barre in June, the workshop will be held at the VFW Hall in Eunice on Sept. 9.

A faster and more convenient way to request a social security number and card

If you need an original Social Security number (SSN) or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, schedule an appointment for faster service. How It Works When you visit our Social Security number and card page at www.ssa.

FROM MARSH TO MARS

By Louisiana Economic Development PECAN ISLAND, La. – SpaceX has announced it will invest $100 billion to build its largest launch facility in Vermilion Parish, a spaceport designed to support thousands of launches annually and unlock spaceflight on an unprecedented scale.

Sheriff, Parish President at odds over inmates

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Although no trial date has been scheduled, the legal battle between the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department and parish government over state inmate funding is continuing in district court, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.