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Folk Roots kids perform

The Cajun French Music Association Acadiana Charter Chapter continued to invest in local kids, as the group was able to sponsor six students this year for Folk Roots Kids Camp held at the Prairie Cultural Center in Eunice.

Correctional officer, husband arrested after narcotics investigation

A St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional officer was terminated following her arrest Tuesday morning during a narcotics investigation at a Sunset residence, according to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz.

High-speed pursuit, crashes lead to pair of felony arrests

A high-speed pursuit through Eunice Friday ended at Perry Pitre Ford and resulted in damages to three law enforcement vehicles and the seizure of nearly 3 ounces of suspected fentanyl.

Louisiana’s offshore reserves a key part of energy security and future

As geopolitical instability reshapes global energy markets and allies increasingly look to the United States for reliable supply, Louisiana and our nation face a critical question: Will we continue to lead on energy or voluntarily limit one of our greatest strategic advantages?

Drug innovation is getting more valuable. We can’t afford to undermine it.

Lawmakers in both parties are increasingly embracing the idea of price controls on medicines – and in doing so, they’re making a losing bet. Price controls involve a fundamental tradeoff: lower prices today in exchange for less innovation tomorrow.

Deborah May Cristiano November 2, 1958 - July 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Deborah May Cristiano announces her passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette with loving family at her side at the age of 67. At the request of the family, no services will be held at this time.

Set for Success!

By Rhett Manuel - Sports Editor A year ago, Tre Brown entered his first season leading the Eunice High volleyball program with a group that brought plenty of effort to the court but was still learning how to win together. The Bobcats took some lumps along the way.

Basile Alumni Tournament

It was a Basile Alumni Tourney revival over the weekend, with a ton of Bearcats returning to the softball field to take on each other in a friendly reunion. Class of 2021 took home the ultimate bragging rights, while 2018-2019 finished as the second-place tourney team.

New Hope Church Eunice held annual back to school fair

New Hope Church Eunice held its annual Back to School Fair Saturday, handing out hundreds of school shirts, backpacks, school supplies and shoes, as well as giving health checks and more.

Selfie Cam

What an amazing week of Vacation Bible School at Richie House of Prayer, Eunice.