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Devacques Obrian Senegal

Devacques Obrian Senegal

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Senegal arrested with history of violence on his rap sheet

Myra Miller
Saturday, May 23, 2026
A Eunice man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, preventing her from leaving a bedroom and pointing a handgun at her mother in the presence of two young children. Devacques Obrian Senegal, 31, of E. Maple Avenue, was arrested on May 13, 2026, at approximately 9:04 p.m.

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School District enters financial reset mode

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Milton Batiste III says he’s disappointed but not defeated after voters last weekend indicated that the St.
Veterans Marine Paul Ganucheau and Joseph Zetty of the Air Force participate in a little “sibling rivalry” at Vet Fest.

Veterans Marine Paul Ganucheau and Joseph Zetty of the Air Force participate in a little “sibling rivalry” at Vet Fest.

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Vet Fest at LSUE connects veterans with services

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Local veterans and their families visited Louisiana State University Eunice on Thursday for Vet Fest, an annual resource fair organized to connect those who served with education benefits, employment opportunities, health services, and community support.
Andrus Floyd Duplechain

Andrus Floyd Duplechain

Eunice felt the ultimate pain of Vietnam

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Sixty years ago, the deaths of six Eunice servicemen became all too personal for the family and friends who once knew them as vibrant, smalltown youths.
Because of high precipitation, long and hot summers, short and mild winters, Louisiana is more vulnerable to infestations of invasive species.

Because of high precipitation, long and hot summers, short and mild winters, Louisiana is more vulnerable to infestations of invasive species.

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Invasive plants of Louisiana

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
Because of high precipitation, long and hot summers, short and mild winters, Louisiana is more vulnerable to infestations of invasive species. The most important outcome of invasive plant species is widespread habitat loss.
This week’s Rotary Club guest speaker was Rotarian and First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Bates, guest of Rotarian David Reed.

This week’s Rotary Club guest speaker was Rotarian and First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Bates, guest of Rotarian David Reed.

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Eunice Rotary Club guest speaker

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
This week’s Rotary Club guest speaker was Rotarian and First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Bates, guest of Rotarian David Reed. Pastor Andrew gave a fascinating summary of "Why we can believe the Bible." Fellow Rotarians thanked him for sharing such powerful perspective.
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Eunice Monday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Park Avenue and South 2nd at the Memorial brick walkway and Rotarian Fountain.

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Eunice Monday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Park Avenue and South 2nd at the Memorial brick walkway and Rotarian Fountain.

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Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Eunice Monday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Park Avenue and South 2nd at the Memorial brick walkway and Rotarian Fountain. The event is sponsored by the VFW Post 8971.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
The following are arrests by the Eunice Police Department and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. St.
Eunice Police arrests

Eunice Police arrests

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Police Report

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
The following are arrests by the Eunice Police Department and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. City Police Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Sparkle Williams, 38, of Carron Street, in Eunice, was charged with bench warrant.