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Accident charges upgraded to vehicular homicide due to death of victim

A vehicular homicide charges has been filed against a Eunice man whose passenger died from injuries suffered during a July 16 crash on West Laurel Avenue.

Missing teen found

The 17-year-old runaway juvenile who was reported missing July 16 has since been located unharmed, reported Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. Hennessey Wyatt was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a runaway, but LeBouef said she is now safe with family.

U.S. Supreme Court Betrays America on Birthright Citizenship

I firmly disagree with the Supreme Court ruling last week on the issue of birthright citizenship.  American citizenship is fundamentally incompatible with the invasion of illegals that we see in our nation, many of whom pose a clear and present danger to our national security.

1.7 million fewer Americans say they have jobs since December, jobs Lost In 5 out of 6 months in 2026

The number of Americans saying they have jobs has decreased by more than 1.7 million seasonally adjusted since December 2025, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, constituting about a 1.

Someone should do something

In 1980, a 13-year-old girl named Cari Lightner was walking to a church carnival in California when a drunk driver hit and killed her. It was not his first offense.

Cataleya “Cat Cat” Reece Mott December 1, 2021 - August 7, 2026

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cataleya “Cat Cat” Reece Mott announces her passing on August 7, 2026, at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans at the age of 4.

Bonnie Vidrine Taylor January 5, 1937 - August 8, 2026

EUNICE ~ Bonnie Vidrine Taylor, of Eunice, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and countless cherished memories. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM until the time of services.

Amanda Lee Rozas Lafleur January 31, 1940 - August 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Amanda Lee Rozas Lafleur announces her peaceful passing on August 6, 2026, the anniversary of her mother’s death in 1968. Born on January 31, 1940, in Eunice, LA, Amanda was the fourth child of Stewart and Florence Rozas.

DeEtte Person Denette November 4, 1972 - August 6, 2026

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of DeEtte Person Denette announces her passing on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home at the age of 53. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Burial followed in St.

Trump urges childhood vaccine changes, splitting up MMR vaccine

By Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order that aims to reshape guidance surrounding childhood vaccines, standing alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and was met with immediate pushback.