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Addison Claire Jones

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Addison Claire Jones, age 19, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Thomas Chapel with Father Korey Lavergne Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Kayler Joann Boone

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Kayler Joann Boone, age 64, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. At this time, no services have been planned.

Darryl Keith Edmonds

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Darryl Keith Edmonds passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Darryl proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. Inurnment of ashes will be held at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings, with details to be announced.

Dwarf citrus trees produce full-size fruit

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Gardeners sometimes think citrus trees need a lot of space to grow. Surprisingly, dwarf citrus trees can produce the same delicious fruit as full size citrus trees in a fraction of the space. The key is to know what dwarf citrus trees need to thrive in small spaces.

Irma Trosclair, Principal of Eunice High School, has been named the District High School Principal of the Year. Trosclair’s leadership and dedication to the students and staff at EHS has set a standard of excellence. (Submitted photo)

Trosclair named District High School Principal of the Year

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Brennin H. Bergeron (All pictured innocent until proven guilty.)

Local arrested on narcotic, gun charge

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

A Eunice man has been arrested by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office on a narcotic charge as well as a firearm charge. Brennin H. Bergeron was arrested and charged with possession of Schedule II CDS methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS.

Amelise “Lisa Baby” Trahan LeJeune

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Amelise “Lisa Baby” Trahan LeJeune passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 84. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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. Monday, Dec. 22 There was one traffic stop at 7:55 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 2:26 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Dec. 22 Steven Edwards, 43, 200 block of Colorado Street, Elton. Bench warrant.

Karen Bergeron Johnson

Myra Miller

Monday, December 22, 2025

Karen Bergeron Johnson, age 64, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by love. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt.