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Field tours are a highlight of the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s annual field day, which this year will be held June 24. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

AgCenter to hold rice field day June 24

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Olivia McClure omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu CROWLEY — The LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station will hold its 116th annual field day June 24.

State Senate President Cameron Henry said proposals for federal Medicaid cuts could cost Louisiana $4 billion. (Photo by Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service)

Federal Medicaid cuts could cost La. $4B

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Anna Puleo LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — Just a few days after a regular session ended, Louisiana lawmakers are bracing for up to a $4 billion loss in federal Medicaid funding that could force them back into a special session later this year, state Senate President Cameron Henry...

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Fugitive captured in Texas

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A St. Landry Parish fugitive was captured in Houston, Texas, by the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Offender Task Force, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

After a man was shot in the parking lot of Eunice business in the 600 block of East Laurel Avenue on Friday night, police were left with few clues to the shooter. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef stated police were dispatched the scene at 9:49 p.m. in reference to shots fired.

Man shot in Friday ambush

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Eunice City Jail and Police Department is to receive $1.3 million for renovations.

Eunice projects are in state capital outlay budget

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Several Eunice projects are in the state capital outlay budget including $1,320,000 for renovations to the Eunice City Jail and Police Department. Rep. Phillip DeVillier, who is House speaker, cautioned in a text the expenditures in House Bill 2 are not final until Gov. Jeff Landry approves them.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, June 16 Corey Neville, 36, 2300 block of Thomas St., Taylor, LA. Bench warrant. Tuesday, June 17 Jason Ashworth, 40, 700 block of South CC Duson, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 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, June 17 There were 7 traffic stops between the hours of 8:49 a.m. until 11:38 p.m. Officer A.

Phones are down at The Eunice News

Phone system down at The Eunice News

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The phones for The Eunice News and Church Point News are out and will possible be out for a few days. If you need to reach us please email us. Editorial- Harlan.kirgan@eunicetoday.com; myra.miller@eunicetoday.com; classifieds and circulation - emiller@tmch.com; bookkeeping - vickie.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, June 15 Robert Thomas, 46, 1000 block of Samuel, Eunice. Domestic abuse with strangulation. Monday, June 16 Jacolby Nunez, 37, 1300 block of Rose, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 17, 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. Friday, June 13 There were three traffic stops between 10:16 a.m. until 1:35 p.m. Officer A. Clark 3:09 a.m.