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How to prevail in a corrupt world

Every day when we tune in for the news we are inundated by stories of corruption, deception, crime, war and injustice. Occasional beams of light break through the dark clouds of gloom: stories of heroism and self-sacrifice. But the shadows are dark and difficult to dispel.

Is the Bible infallible or a fairy tale?

The common thread of Christianity pertaining to the understanding of the Bible is that everyone who declares by faith to be born again has free access to the Holy Spirit to help them discern what it means.

Eunice Rec director encourages schools to consider archery program

Eunice Recreation Director Robert Johnson is encouraging area educators to consider bringing a school-based archery program to local students.

VFW donates headphones

The VFW Post 8971 and its Auxiliary donated needed headsets to Eunice High School. Pictured (from left) are Chad Lemelle, Donnie Fontenot, Chad Andrepont, and Rachel Smith.

International Literacy Day

It was “phones down, books open” in honor of International Literacy Day, which is observed every year on Sept. 8. Ms. Andrepont’s students at Eunice High spent some time in the library, enjoying new stories, increasing literacy skills, and discovering the joy of reading—one page at a time!

From the Desk of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz....

Now more than ever, we are hearing about students attacking their school teachers. I believe this is a direct result of a lack of positive role models in their lives and a lack of respect for themselves and authority. In Louisiana, there are two distinct differences between assault and battery.

Highland Early Learning Center students “Level Up”

At Highland Early Learning Center, “leveling up” means making positive choices and doing things the Highland Way. Recently, students and faculty earned Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) shoutouts for leveling up.

Free online tutoring for learners of all ages

With students across Louisiana returning to school and settling into a new year of classes, parents and students don't have to tackle every homework challenge alone.

Teammates help one another through terror and tragedy following alumni tournament

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor When gunfire erupted outside Chip’s Daiquiris following the Eunice Alumni Softball Tournament last month, teammates put their lives on the line to protect each other. Five people were shot, two fatally, just outside the front door of the reunion celebration.

SLPSS loses over 30 veteran workers

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent The St. Landry Parish School District begins 2026-27 without nearly 870 years of administrative, classroom and support staff experience from workers who were recognized as retirees last week before the start of a monthly board meeting.