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Sierra Club urges rejection of gas plant

BATON ROUGE, La.

$9.1 Million LA 29 improvement project underway

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that construction is underway on a $9.1 million highway improvement project on LA 29 from LA 13 to LA 758 in Evangeline and St. Landry parishes. The road closure for this project will begin Aug.

Jamboree renews Eunice-Opelousas matchup

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent What was once a premier parish football rivalry will be resumed Aug. 28 when Eunice and Opelousas meet in the annual six-team St. Landry Parish Jamboree scheduled at Donald Gardner Stadium.

Blue Jays prepare for season ahead of Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree

The St. Edmund football program began preparations for the upcoming season with an evening devoted to faith, fellowship and family before the Blue Jays take the field in the Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree later this month.

Local football coaches warned of high temps on the field

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent The extremely hot practice days preceding the start of the 2026 high school regular football season should be approached with cautionary protocols and monitoring, a licensed athletic trainer told St. Landry Parish public school coaches last week.

Joke Telling Night set Aug. 29

Catholic Daughters Court 208 will sponsor “Eunice’s Best” Joke Telling Night on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the VFW Hall, 3809 U.S. Highway 190 in Eunice. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Nothing can keep us from the love of God

Memories can be wonderful places to visit when they are pleasant and filled with peace and joy. On the other hand, not all of our experiences have been pleasant. Negative thoughts can be more like a haunted house on a dark and stormy night.

New Zion Women's Day Worship Service

New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice is hosting its annual Women’s Day Worship Service under the theme: Christian Women Standing on the Promises of God - Isaiah 43:1-2. The service is being held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at New Zion, located at 251 Nimitz Street.

St. Thomas More, Eunice announcement:

Theresians International, a global ministry founded in the Catholic tradition, is inviting area women to become part of a new Christian community. The organization welcomes women who desire to grow spiritually while supporting others through prayerful nurturing, affirmation and empowerment.

Kids talk about God

 “If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” says Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”  It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy. It was bread and fish.