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Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. This field, located near the Eunice Airport, has not yet been flooded for the season. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

2026 rice season well underway

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

By Jeremy Hebert LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers move into one of the most important phases of the production season.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 7 Kendrell James Robert Hicks, 32, 1600 block of Jake Drive, Opelousas.

Herlin Ray Himel

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Herlin Ray Himel, born on October 27, 1958, in Eunice, Louisiana, passed away on April 6, 2026 at the age of 67. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father John Dugas Celebrant.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, April 6 Victor Martinez, 21, 300 block of North 10th, Eunice. Aggravated assault with a firearm, remaining after forbidden.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, April 6 There were 15 traffic stops from 9:12 a.m. until 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 7. Officer M.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, April 6, 2026

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, April 3-Monday, April 6 Shannon Cortez Beverly, 33, 300 block of W. Church Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer.

Scottie Joseph Thibodeaux

Myra Miller

Monday, April 6, 2026

At request of the family, Scottie Joseph Thibodeaux's, visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice beginning at 4 p.m., with a Rosary at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 8 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, April 6, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, April 2 Jodi Reed, 54, 100 block of Fannie, Eunice. Probation warrant. Friday, April 3 Timothy Starks, 54, 200 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, April 6, 2026

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, April 2 There were seven traffic stops from 7:57 a.m. until 12:43 a.m. Friday, April 3. Officer D.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, April 6, 2026

Eunice Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale set April 20 The Friends of the Eunice Public Library will have a Spring Book Sale, held in celebration of National Library Week. The public is invited to stop by and browse, and pick up some great books, DVDs, and audiobooks.