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Daddy's Girl

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Avery Soileau has her father’s handwriting tattooed on the inside of her arm: “Forever proud of you, love Dad.” He scribbles the same message every year inside her birthday card. But this year, when she turned 18, Avery decided to make the words permanent.

Cost reduction plan discussion launches varied opinions

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent St. Landry Parish school board members provided alternative proposals for a District-wide cost reduction plan during an extended discussion session on Thursday, as others who attended the meeting pushed back at potential school closures.

Central Middle School consolidation debated

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The historic significance of Central Middle School was weighed Thursday against what one Eunice board member says is a need to move students there to campuses with more modern facilities.

SLPSO narcotics investigations lead to two drug and firearm arrests

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported two separate narcotics investigations this week that resulted in the arrests of two men on drug and firearm-related charges, including one case involving a juvenile passenger and another involving the execution of a search warrant near Opelousas.

Sapp found guilty of three counts of armed robbery

A Lafayette man faces decades in prison after a St. Landry Parish jury convicted him on three counts of armed robbery with a firearm stemming from a 2021 holdup at a local gas station. Kayvyon L. Sapp, 36, was found guilty late Tuesday following a two-day trial in the 27th Judicial District Court.

Happy Father’s Day, Dads!

The year was 1989 and I was at Walmart with my dad. Topps had just released a set of baseball cards, and although I can’t remember the details, I do know that Dad bought my first set. At the age of 8, I was tickled pink that my daddy wanted to share the sport that he loved the most.

Poll: Local governments should be cautious about data center approvals

By Jon Styf - The Center Square American voters say local governments should be cautious about new data centers because they can place strain on electricity, water, land and local infrastructure, according to a new poll.

Guillory returns home to help lead Bobcats forward

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor  When Eunice head football coach Andre Vige began assembling his coaching staff for the upcoming season, bringing back a familiar face quickly became a priority.

Tri-Parish 7v7 set for Tuesday following weather delay

Eunice News Staff Report After delays due to the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur, the St. Edmund Blue Jays moved their annual Tri-Parish 7v7 Tournament to Tuesday, June 23, starting at 4 p.m. at Blue Jay Field.

Eunice High varsity cheerleaders team up with Eunice Rec for Youth Cheer Camp

More than 90 young girls participated in a three-day cheer camp hosted by the Eunice High School Varsity Cheerleaders in conjunction with Eunice Recreation from June 15-17, 2026. The camp provided local youth with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading.