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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.

Opelousas woman arrested following alleged threats against teacher

An Opelousas woman was arrested after allegedly making threatening communications against the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and a school employee, according to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz.

Police: Eunice man arrested after woman allegedly prevented from leaving residence

A Eunice man was arrested early Sunday after police alleged he prevented a woman from leaving a residence during a domestic disturbance. Robert Anthony Thomas, 47, was arrested on one count of false imprisonment following the July 19 incident, according to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.

Eunice man pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography

LAFAYETTE – Scott Martel, 36, of Eunice, pled guilty in federal court this week to Receipt of Child Pornography. Martel faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the charges. His sentencing is scheduled for October 13, 2026.

DOTD announces $9.1 million highway improvement project on LA 29 in Evangeline and St. Landry parishes

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that construction is underway on a $9.1 million highway improvement project on LA 29 from LA 13 to LA 758 in Evangeline and St. Landry parishes. The 5.