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Inmate faces additional charges after alleged escape attempts at EPD

An inmate already being held at the Eunice Police Department is facing additional felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly attempting to escape custody twice on Monday, and then assaulting a police officer during transfer to the parish jail on Tuesday. Travis D.

Smith art featured in Louisiana capitol

Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Phillip DeVillier commissioned artists from House District 41 to create artwork featuring iconic Louisiana birds for display in the Louisiana State Capitol. DeVillier represents Acadia, Evangeline, and St.

Music Review: 337 All Star Band performs

What originated from military ensembles, Marching Bands began in the 16th Century and lasts to this day. Designed to boost morale on the battlefield, the tradition continues today with bands boosting morale at high school football games, community events, and holiday parades.

Landreneau recognized

Please join New Life Pregnancy Center of Mamou, La. in congratulating their director Connie Landreneau. She is one of the recipients of the Spirit of Louisiana Awards presented by Speaker Mike Johnson on May 28,2026 in Bossier City, La.

Roman Kings #8 presents local awards

Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef received the Community Service Award presented by Roman Kings #8 during their Juneteenth celebration program. Awards were handed out after the parade last Saturday at True Light Baptist Church.

High water changes some voting sites Saturday

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent Flooding in some northern portions of St. Landry Parish is forcing changes for where people will vote during the Saturday election, according to Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux.

School officials face criticism at meeting

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Mounting operational debt and the impending closure of at least five campuses beginning in August ignited a barrage of disapproval aimed at St. Landry Parish school officials and board members on Tuesday night.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Music filled the streets of Eunice on Saturday as residents gathered along the Juneteenth Parade route to celebrate freedom, unity and community.

Parish will start demolitions soon

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent A $500,000 federal grant issued through state government will allow the parish to launch an increased assault on blighted properties, St. Landry Parish president Jessie Bellard said last week..

Daddy's Girl

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Avery Soileau has her father’s handwriting tattooed on the inside of her arm: “Forever proud of you, love Dad.” He scribbles the same message every year inside her birthday card. But this year, when she turned 18, Avery decided to make the words permanent.