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U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, has awarded a $1.6 million grant to the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention

Baton Rouge, LA — The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention has been awarded a $1.6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), to create the Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force in partnership with Louisiana State Police.

LSU-Eunice Summer Grads

Last Thursday, LSU Eunice celebrated its Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates with their pinning ceremony. This amazing group have all found jobs before graduating and will be another group of tremendous Allied Health workforce produced here at LSUE.

Community encouraged to support teachers

Future Leaders of St. Landry focused on supporting educators in its community newsletter for the week of July 27-31.

East Elementary remembers

East Elementary pays its respects to Mr. George Soileau, East Elementary’s first principal, who passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 90.

Glendale announces back-to-school schedule

Glendale Elementary will welcome students and families back to campus for the 2026-2027 school year with a meet-and-greet and staggered-entry schedule. The school’s meet-and-greet will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Motorist’s call leads to cruelty arrest, rescue of severely malnourished dogs

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A passing motorist’s decision to turn around and take a second look at two dogs chained outside a Eunice residence led to the animals’ rescue, an arrest and an emergency effort to save the more critically malnourished dog.

District adding med, crisis assistance

By Bobby Ardoin - Eunice News correspondent St. Landry Parish school officials are recommending additional layers of student and employee medical and behavioral support for services that are already provided by staff members at campus sites.

Benefit planned today for Ortego family

A community benefit featuring a Jeep and motorcycle ride, black pot cook-off, live music and an auction is being held throughout the day today, Saturday, Aug. 1, to help Morgan Ortego with medical expenses and childcare as she recovers from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash.

Behind the mic - Ric Nesbitt

When Ric “Kahuna” Nesbitt posted an AI-generated Facebook photo that showed him standing beside a make-believe wife, son, and daughter, he thought it was a harmless bit of fun. “I asked AI to imagine me with a family,” Nesbitt wrote. “I was surprised, and emotional … of what could have been.

Pancakes and Pajamas event planned Aug. 2

A Mother’s Love Organization and the City of Eunice will host a back-to-school brunch party Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Southeast Neighborhood Center. “Rise and Shine for a Pancakes & Pajamas Back to School Brunch Party” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.