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Careless cigarette disposal blamed for two Eunice fires

Two recent fires believed to have been caused by improperly discarded cigarettes have prompted Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown to remind residents that even a seemingly extinguished cigarette can ignite surrounding materials and threaten nearby property.

St. Landry Fire District 6 to hold open house

St. Landry Parish Fire District No. 6 will welcome Ward 6 residents to an open house Saturday, Aug. 29, offering the public an opportunity to tour the Eunice-area fire station, examine its equipment and meet the volunteers who serve the district. The open house will be held from 8 a.m.

Fire District 6 members earn advanced certifications

Members of St. Landry Parish Fire District No. 6 recently completed state-certified testing to advance their emergency-response education. Fire District 6 Chief Chris Miller, Basile Fire Chief Kyle Fusilier and firefighter Kenneth Duplechain earned Instructor II certification.

Firefighters volunteer for fun day

Firefighters from St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 and the Eunice Fire Department joined forces this past Saturday to give local students one more day of summer fun as they returned to school.

Changing our minds

One of the most frustrating parts of being a parent is knowing exactly what’s going to happen and being completely unable to stop it. Good parents know that punishments should come with explanations. It doesn’t do much good to punish a child without explaining what they did wrong.

Insurance and more than dumb TV ads!

Like most of you, I’ve had my fill of political ads and trial lawyer solicitations that seem to be constantly appearing on TV. But you know what bothers me even more? I’m sick of seeing that goofy commercial of some dumb and disheveled-looking guy talking to an ostrich.

Constance “Connie” Durio Jaubert

Constance “Connie” Durio Jaubert, age 82, passed away on June 29, 2026. Funeral services were held at Martin & Castille Funeral Home.

Birth Announcements

Maxine Vlaire Franco Robinson Victor Robinson and Irish Franco Robinson, of Kinder, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Maxine Vlaire Franco Robinson. Maxine was born on July 16, 2026, at 1:12 p.m. at Acadian Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8.

Eunice Bobcats eager for fresh competition against Westlake

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats will get their first opportunity today, to test themselves against an opponent other than their own teammates when they face the Westlake Rams in a preseason scrimmage.

St. Edmund Blue Jays ready for first test against New Iberia

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Edmund Blue Jays will get their first opportunity to test themselves against an opponent in a different-colored jersey Friday when they host New Iberia at Blue Jay Field. For St.