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By Ashley White The Advocate The federal Internal Revenue Service has filed tax liens against an Acadiana medical company, alleging it failed to pay millions in employee payroll taxes. The documents filed last month in Bossier Parish claim Allegiance Health Management, which operates clinics throughout the state and is headquartered in Shreveport, owes more than $17.7 million in connection with its Eunice clinic, Acadian Medical Center. The IRS said in its filing it was giving notice for the unpaid taxes,

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IRS files multi-million tax lien against Eunice clinic; CEO says company is working with IRS

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

By Ashley White The Advocate The federal Internal Revenue Service has filed tax liens against an Acadiana medical company, alleging it failed to pay millions in employee payroll taxes.

Veterans Day edition planned

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Veterans Day edition planned

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Eunice News will honor area veterans in a special edition. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11. This is the seventh year for the tribute to veterans. Veterans may update or add information to previously submitted material. Biographical information about local veterans is requested.

Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne

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Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the age of 81. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 20 Ricky Dabney, 41, 800 block of Raymond St., Opelousas. Violation of a protective order. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Daisha Venezia, 20, 1300 block of Bruce, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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, Oct. 21 There were 20 traffic stops from 7:29 a.m. until 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Officer C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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, Oct. 22 Robert Jamal Green, 36, 2200 block of George Drive, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Davy Jevon Dupree, 45, 5000 block of E. Old Spanish Trail, Jeanerette. DWI 2nd offense, possession of Schedule I CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 20 Fernando Richard, 41, 600 block of N. Montauban Dr., Lafayette. Contractor fraud. Kaiden Lobrano, 20, 1000 block of North 4th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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. Monday, Oct. 20 There were 10 traffic stops from 8:19 a.m. until 11:56 p.m. Officer C. Schexneider 12:21 a.m.

Melvin "Bob" Fontenot

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Melvin "Bob" Fontenot

Myra Miller

Monday, October 20, 2025

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Melvin “Bob” Fontenot, of New Boston, TX at the age of 91 on October 16, 2025 while in Hospice Care in Texarkana, TX. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at St. Lawrence Cemetery.