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2026 Eunice Royalty were named during a Cajun Mardi Gras Queens & Kings Festival Pageant held Saturday, Jan. 17. From left are Miss Abbigail David, Ms. Jessica Doucet, Teen Miss Amelie Fontenot, Jr. Miss Emma-Kate Reed, Deb Miss Hadley Elkins, Little Miss Remmi Devillier, Petite Miss Julia Bellard, Petite King Grant Elkins, Tiny Miss Callie Wilson, Tiny King Jameson Peters, Toddler Miss Gracelyn Carriere, Toddler King Brayon Colligan, Baby Miss Katherine Levy and Baby King Jai Philayvanh. (Submitted photo)

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Cajun Mardi Gras Queens and Kings crowned

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 13, 2026

Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Phillip DeVillier spoke to the Eunice Rotary Club during its meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

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24 months of accomplishments

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 13, 2026

Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Phillip DeVillier shared two years worth of local and state updates with the Eunice Rotary Club during its meeting on Wednesday. DeVillier said, “... for the last two years ... since being speaker, I’ve toured the State of Louisiana multiple times.

A ribbon-cutting for LFT Fiber Eunice was hosted Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Lousiana State University Eunice Community Education Building. Speakers at the event included Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Phillip DeVillier, Lafayette Mayor-Parish President Monique Boulet, Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot, LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson, and LFT Fiber Director Michael D. Soileau. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

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LFT Fiber celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony at LSUE

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 13, 2026

LFT Fiber proudly announces the successful completion of its fiber network in Eunice, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at LSU Eunice.

RANDALL "RANDY" REED

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Reed appointed Mayor Pro-Tem

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 13, 2026

The Eunice Mayor and Board of Aldermen and Alderwomen breezed through a routine agenda during the regular board meeting on Feb. 10. Early in the meeting, Mayor Scott Fontenot recommended that Alderman Randall Reed be appointed Mayor Pro-Tem for 2026.

Kenneth Ray Fontenot

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Kenneth Ray Fontenot

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Kenneth Ray Fontenot, age 71, was born on October 5, 1954, and passed away on January 29, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father John Dugas serving as Celebrant. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Octavia Scott, 31, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Probation warrant. Catina Washington, 52, 500 block of South Martin Luther King, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 12, 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. Wednesday, Feb. 11 There were nine traffic stops from 8:20 a.m. until 10:54 p.m. Officer M. Pitre 2:07 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 12, 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, Feb. 11-Thursday, Feb. 12 Aaron David Hicks, 45, 800 block of 5th, Jennings.Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Justin L. Stagg

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Justin L. Stagg

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Justin L Stagg of Baton Rouge died suddenly while in Farmington NM. Justin is survived by his father, Tom Stagg of Charlotte NC, brother Spencer D Stagg of Lafayette LA, his mother Karen Karabin and stepfather Jerry Karabin of Farmington NM.

News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Eunice Food Bank in need of volunteers Mary Ann Guillory, director at the Eunice Food Bank, is in desperate need of volunteers to work at the Food Bank, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information and details, call Guillory at 337-305-0876 or 337-457-7541.