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Myra Miller
Thursday, April 9, 2026
EHS Class of 1956 reunion set May 16 The Eunice High School Class of 1956 will have a class reunion Saturday, May 16 beginning at 11 a.m. at The New Ronnie’s Cajun Cafe in Eunice. Classmates are asked to RVSP by May 6. Call 337-654-2498.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 8 Mark Roberts, 46, 1000 block of Three Mile Avenue, Port Barre.
The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days.

The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days.

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Eunice PD investigates ‘shots fired” complaints

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Eunice Police Department is investigating several shots fired complaints that occurred during the last several days. On Thursday, April 2, at about 8:50 p.m., the EPD responded to a shooting complaint in the area of Fuselier and Acadia Streets.
On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by Devillier, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 13 approaching Mariaun Road. At the same time a 2017 Ford F-150, driven by Godeaux, with

On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by Devillier, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 13 approaching Mariaun Road. At the same time a 2017 Ford F-150, driven by Godeaux, with

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Two killed in local crash on La. Hwy. 13

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
On April 2, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Timmy Devillier of Mamou and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux of Mamou.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 7 Toby Fontenot, 39, 700 block of South 3rd, Eunice. Probation warrant. Johnathan Mason, 50, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, April 7 There were seven traffic stopsfrom 7:20 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. Officer D.
Award-winning Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s newest feature film “Pointe Noire” will be shown this weekend at The Queen Cinema with pre-showing introductions and post-showing question and answer sessions with Pat and his co-writer, producer, partner Rebecca Hudsmith.

Award-winning Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s newest feature film “Pointe Noire” will be shown this weekend at The Queen Cinema with pre-showing introductions and post-showing question and answer sessions with Pat and his co-writer, producer, partner Rebecca Hudsmith.

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Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s “Pointe Noire” coming to Queen Cinema

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Award-winning Eunice filmmaker Pat Mire’s newest feature film “Pointe Noire” will be shown this weekend at The Queen Cinema with pre-showing introductions and post-showing question and answer sessions with Pat and his co-writer, producer, partner Rebecca Hudsmith.
Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. This field, located near the Eunice Airport, has not yet been flooded for the season. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. This field, located near the Eunice Airport, has not yet been flooded for the season. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

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2026 rice season well underway

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
By Jeremy Hebert LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers move into one of the most important phases of the production season.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 7 Kendrell James Robert Hicks, 32, 1600 block of Jake Drive, Opelousas.
Herlin Ray Himel

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Herlin Ray Himel

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Herlin Ray Himel, born on October 27, 1958, in Eunice, Louisiana, passed away on April 6, 2026 at the age of 67. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father John Dugas Celebrant.