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Schools of distinction

Schools of distinction

LHSAA Recognizes 94 Schools for Violation-Free 2025-26 School Year

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) is proud to recognize 94 member schools that completed the 2025-26 school year violation-free, earning the designation of LHSAA School of Distinction, including local schools, Eunice High, St. Edmund, Church Point, Mamou and Iota.
Bonding attorney Eric Lafleur

Bonding attorney Eric Lafleur

School District seeks bond money

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent St. Landry Parish School Board members unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday night which gives the District the authority to apply for up to $12.5 million in state revenue bond. That money could then be used as an emergency funding source.
Steven Moosa addresses the Parish Council

Steven Moosa addresses the Parish Council

Parish council needs to devise financial plans

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The St. Landry Parish Council was told during a crowded Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday night to create a funding plan that replaces $1.875 million in dedicated sales tax revenues that have been used to plug holes in a problematic operating budget.
NAUW-Eunice Visits Philly

NAUW-Eunice Visits Philly

NAUW Eunice Branch visits Philly

The National Association of University Women, Inc. – Eunice Branch proudly participated in an amazing 75th Diamond Anniversary National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was truly a memorable experience filled with fellowship, learning, celebration, and inspiration.
Eunice rotary Dr. Kathy Tracy

Eunice rotary Dr. Kathy Tracy

Eunice Rotary Club guest speakers

Rotarian Dr. Kathy Tracy was this week’s guest speaker at Eunice Rotary Club. Dr. Tracy shared her recent experience traversing the U.S. for four weeks on Amtrak. She said it was quite an experience and talked about various aspects of train travel. (Pictured from left are Dr.
Eddie Thibodeaux

Eddie Thibodeaux

Marshal’s Office conceal carry class hosted by new hire

The Eunice City Marshal’s Office announced the recent addition of Deputy Marshal Eddie Thibodeaux to the team. Thibodeaux will be working part time conducting trainings for the marshal’s office, as well as other local departments.
4 Brighton Laday

4 Brighton Laday

Bobcats working through QB options

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Eunice High School head football coach Andre Vige has four players vying for playing time as Eunice works to name QB1 before the Aug. 28 jamboree.
Player Lifting

Player Lifting

St. Edmund Jr. High team looks to go undefeated

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor St. Edmund Junior High Head Coach Travis Vidrine predicts a perfect season for his seventh and eighth grade football team this year, hot on the heels of an undefeated season coaching the fifth and sixth graders last year.

Kids talk about God

“If Jesus told me to follow him, I’d try, but I’d probably look back to see who else was coming,” says Ava, 10. “If my little brother was coming too, I’d want to make sure he didn’t mess it up.” Peter had a similar moment. In John 21:15–19, Jesus had just restored Peter with amazing grace.