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Myra Miller
Monday, May 18, 2026
May Daily Rosary set The public is invited to come pray with us at Saint Anthony Catholic Church Prayer Garden Mondays through Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:15 p.m. Prayers will be led by Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The Rotary Club welcomed Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick as their guest speaker this week, guest of Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. Judge Hoychick shared lots of interesting information about Eunice City Court. From left are Rotary President Erika Fontenot, Judge Hoychick, Rotarian Jacque Pucheu.

The Rotary Club welcomed Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick as their guest speaker this week, guest of Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. Judge Hoychick shared lots of interesting information about Eunice City Court. From left are Rotary President Erika Fontenot, Judge Hoychick, Rotarian Jacque Pucheu.

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Judge welcomed at Rotary

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Rotary Club welcomed Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick as their guest speaker this week, guest of Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. Judge Hoychick shared lots of interesting information about Eunice City Court. From left are Rotary President Erika Fontenot, Judge Hoychick, Rotarian Jacque Pucheu.
Eunice K9 “Ace”

Eunice K9 “Ace”

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Benefits of a K9 Unit

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
• Drug Detection: K9s trained in narcotics detection can help officers locate illegal drugs during traffic stops, investigations, and school or community safety operations. This is especially valuable for smaller departments that may have limited specialized resources.
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 15, 2026
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Ray Allen Guillory, III, 35, of Park Circle, in Opelousas, was charged with aggravated battery. Melvon Ikaney Johnson, 30, of Schley Avenue, in Beaumont, TX. was charged with criminal damage to property.
Eunice Police Report

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Police Report

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 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 12, 2026 Jeremy Neville, 24, of Manuel Road, in Eunice was charged with contempt.
(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, a 7.7% increase over current spending levels, as VA Secretary Doug Collins defended a budget that expands private-sector care while trimming staffing for oversight and appeals operations.

(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, a 7.7% increase over current spending levels, as VA Secretary Doug Collins defended a budget that expands private-sector care while trimming staffing for oversight and appeals operations.

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VA budget tops $488B as workforce stays above DOGE target

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, a 7.7% increase over current spending levels, as VA Secretary Doug Collins defended a budget that expands private-sector care while trimming staffing for oversight and appeals operations.
If a space exploration company locates in parish, it would be biggest news since the discovery of oil. Vermilion Parish may soon receive its most significant news since offshore oil drilling began in 1947.

If a space exploration company locates in parish, it would be biggest news since the discovery of oil. Vermilion Parish may soon receive its most significant news since offshore oil drilling began in 1947.

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Vermilion Parish’s Sen. Bob Hensgens confirms talk between Space Exploration Company and Exxon-Mobil taking place

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
If a space exploration company locates in parish, it would be biggest news since the discovery of oil. Vermilion Parish may soon receive its most significant news since offshore oil drilling began in 1947.
Eunice High graduate

Eunice High graduate

EHS graduates class of 2026

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Eunice High School gymnasium buzzed with pride and excitement on Thursday evening, May 14, as the Class of 2026 received their diplomas and officially become Battling Bobcats alumni. Valedictorian Chloe Istre set the tone of the evening with a warm welcome and inspiring address.