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Myra Miller
Monday, May 19, 2025
Eunice Public Library to launch summer program The Eunice Public Library will launch its Summer Reading Program at 10 a.m. May 24. Event highlights include face painting; bear building and button-making. There will be snacks and refreshments.
A Legislative Auditor report on the Louisiana opioid settlement fund of nearly $98.5 million found only $8.6 million had been spent as of October 2024.

A Legislative Auditor report on the Louisiana opioid settlement fund of nearly $98.5 million found only $8.6 million had been spent as of October 2024.

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Opiaoid settlement funds parish programs

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
A Legislative Auditor report on the Louisiana opioid settlement fund of nearly $98.5 million found only $8.6 million had been spent as of October 2024.
The top five Eunice High School graduates are, from left, Fajah Guillory, Elijah Johnson, Ava Landreneau, Juien Granger and Adayvia Jones. The photo was taken at Wednesday’s commencement at the high school. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The top five Eunice High School graduates are, from left, Fajah Guillory, Elijah Johnson, Ava Landreneau, Juien Granger and Adayvia Jones. The photo was taken at Wednesday’s commencement at the high school. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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A Dr. Seuss lesson from the principal at graduation

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eunice High Principal Irma Trosclair recalled a Dr. Seuss story for the seniors who were about to become graduates at Wednesday’s commencement ceremony.

Company plans $1B investment in Acadia

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
Acadia Parish is about to become the home of what’s being touted as the world’s first net-zero emissions fuel production facility. Clean Refineries, Inc.

House passes balanced budget

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
The House of Representatives advanced a balanced state budget bill without raising taxes, while also cutting government waste through smart fiscal discipline.
Eunice native U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was honored by the LSU Law Center with its Engaged Alumnus award, recognizing his extraordinary service to the Law Center. Papillion is a 1994 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and is a district judge for the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was a partner at the Walters, Thomas, Cullens law firm in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of Eunice High School. Papillion is with LSU Law Dean Alena

Eunice native U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was honored by the LSU Law Center with its Engaged Alumnus award, recognizing his extraordinary service to the Law Center. Papillion is a 1994 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and is a district judge for the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was a partner at the Walters, Thomas, Cullens law firm in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of Eunice High School. Papillion is with LSU Law Dean Alena

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LSU Law Center honor

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eunice native U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was honored by the LSU Law Center with its Engaged Alumnus award, recognizing his extraordinary service to the Law Center. Papillion is a 1994 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and is a district judge for the U.S.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, May 7 Rogers Lee Jones and Debra Faye Hard, both of Opelousas. Wesley Ty Brown and Alli Alizabeth Sittig, both of Eunice.

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Deputies seize drugs machine gun in bust

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
A pound of marijuana and a machine gun are among the items seized in a drug bust in Opelousas by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s narcotics detectives.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 16, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, May 7 Angell C. Jordan vs Marvin L. Jordan, custody. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Desirre D. Lewis, open account. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Lacey Lemmons, open account.