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What I Brought Home From Meeting Pope Leo XIV

This spring, I had the honor of traveling to Rome as a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities USA where we were received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV.

Eunice United Pentecostal Church

Kids “dug into the past” to discover God’s glorious hope for the future at Eunice United Pentecostal Church’s Vacation Bible School last week.

Pawpaw trees may be starting to produce ripe fruit around you

This native fruit tree, the largest edible fruit native to North America, thrives in Louisiana's climate and produces a unique tropical-tasting fruit (some say it tastes like mango mixed with banana). The trees are also a host plant for zebra swallowtail butterflies.

LSU AgCenter warns of intestinal illness from produce parasite

You may have seen recent reports about cyclosporiasis in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed cases of this intestinal illness, which is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club

From the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club The Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will continue its mission to engage the community through our work and this once monthly column in the Eunice News. We also encourage the community to submit to our Facebook page their own projects, tips and gardening tricks.

Basile, Mamou alumni tourneys start Friday

By Rebecca Chaisson Eunice News Editor Stock up on Bengay and the Ibuprofen. Anyone too old to attend high school is officially invited to return to Basile for a weekend of reminiscing on the local softball field. A little post-Alumni Softball Tournament soreness is expected.

Eunice 8U All-Stars win big, in more ways than one

He didn’t know they would win it all. In fact, at the beginning of the season, Eunice 8U All-Star Head Coach Gracen Watley wasn’t sure if his team would win at all. “I had my days of doubt, as we were not too great in the start of the season,” the first-year All-Star coach laughed.

John David Carrier March 9, 1965-July 7, 2026

John was born March 9, 1965 to the late Earlyn and Jeanelle Carrier of Eunice, LA. John passed away, surrounded by family, on July 7, 2026 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. In death, he gave life by donating his organs.

Historical birthright citizenship dissent from Justice Thomas

The majority opinion just issued by the Supreme Court on birthright citizenship in favor of the status quo granting citizenship simply because one was born here is another case where the “Living Constitution” left ruled the day.

Why normal doesn’t mean natural

Dolly Parton taught us all how to feel about the working world before most of us ever had a job. “Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’.” Eight hours a day. Five days a week. Put in your time, collect your check, and do it all again Monday. We don’t even have to think about it.