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Russell Guidry

Russell Guidry

Russell Guidry

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
IOTA–Russell Guidry, 73, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Russell lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys of the outdoors. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Iota.
Joseph Johnny Kennedy

Joseph Johnny Kennedy

Joseph Johnny Kennedy

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Joseph Johnny Kennedy, born on June 13, 1950, passed away at his residence on May 23, 2026, at the age of 75. His departure marks the conclusion of a life well-lived, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him.
Juanita Gale Soileau Davy

Juanita Gale Soileau Davy

Juanita Gale Soileau Davy

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Juanita Gale Soileau Davy, a beloved homemaker and devoted presence in the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 23, 2026. Born on December 19, 1949, in Eunice, Louisiana, Juanita lived a life marked by unwavering love, dedication, and cherished family moments.
Devacques Obrian Senegal

Devacques Obrian Senegal

Senegal arrested with history of violence on his rap sheet

Myra Miller
Saturday, May 23, 2026
A Eunice man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, preventing her from leaving a bedroom and pointing a handgun at her mother in the presence of two young children. Devacques Obrian Senegal, 31, of E. Maple Avenue, was arrested on May 13, 2026, at approximately 9:04 p.m.

School District enters financial reset mode

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Milton Batiste III says he’s disappointed but not defeated after voters last weekend indicated that the St.
Veterans Marine Paul Ganucheau and Joseph Zetty of the Air Force participate in a little “sibling rivalry” at Vet Fest.

Veterans Marine Paul Ganucheau and Joseph Zetty of the Air Force participate in a little “sibling rivalry” at Vet Fest.

Vet Fest at LSUE connects veterans with services

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Local veterans and their families visited Louisiana State University Eunice on Thursday for Vet Fest, an annual resource fair organized to connect those who served with education benefits, employment opportunities, health services, and community support.
Andrus Floyd Duplechain

Andrus Floyd Duplechain

Eunice felt the ultimate pain of Vietnam

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Sixty years ago, the deaths of six Eunice servicemen became all too personal for the family and friends who once knew them as vibrant, smalltown youths.
Because of high precipitation, long and hot summers, short and mild winters, Louisiana is more vulnerable to infestations of invasive species.

Because of high precipitation, long and hot summers, short and mild winters, Louisiana is more vulnerable to infestations of invasive species.

Invasive plants of Louisiana

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
Because of high precipitation, long and hot summers, short and mild winters, Louisiana is more vulnerable to infestations of invasive species. The most important outcome of invasive plant species is widespread habitat loss.
This week’s Rotary Club guest speaker was Rotarian and First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Bates, guest of Rotarian David Reed.

This week’s Rotary Club guest speaker was Rotarian and First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Bates, guest of Rotarian David Reed.

Eunice Rotary Club guest speaker

Myra Miller
Friday, May 22, 2026
This week’s Rotary Club guest speaker was Rotarian and First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Bates, guest of Rotarian David Reed. Pastor Andrew gave a fascinating summary of "Why we can believe the Bible." Fellow Rotarians thanked him for sharing such powerful perspective.