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Staggered Entry

St. Landry Parish School Board is reporting its back to school staggered entry schedule: "As we gear up for an amazing new school year, please note our Staggered Entry schedule for students to ensure a smooth transition back to campus.

Eunice man charged after woman seriously injured in crash

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A Eunice man was arrested Thursday night after police said his girlfriend suffered life-threatening injuries when she was ejected from a vehicle during a crash on West Laurel Avenue.

Mobile home regulations still perplex council

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent It seems each time St. Landry Parish Council members think they have a parishwide mobile home permitting regulation resolved, another problem concerning the issue appears.

Schools to open on time

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent There are currently no plans to delay the opening of St. Landry Parish schools Aug. 13 despite a July 1 School Board decision to close six campuses before the start of the 2026-27 session, Superintendent Milton Batiste III said this week.

Fou Brew Krewe: Building a fermentation community in Eunice

By Saydie Stanley - Staff Writer In the heart of Cajun Country, on the second Wednesday of each month, a new club is bubbling up in Eunice at the community cottage in Lakeview Park and Beach.

City receives $705K grant to demo blighted structures

By Rebecca Chaisson - Managing Editor Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is forking over $705,094 to the City of Eunice thanks to a Fiscal Year 2026 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant.

St. Landry waits for stipend costs

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent St. Landry Parish School District officials are aware that they are responsible — at least this year — for paying employee stipends, but Superintendent Milton Batiste III said he’s thankful there is time to think about it.

Eunice Players’ Theatre opens “My Fair Lady” to enthusiastic audience

By Saydie Stanley - Staff Writer Eunice Players’ Theatre launched its production of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady on opening night, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, drawing 38 patrons to the venue.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center displays new exhibit

The newest exhibit has been installed at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice and is free to view for all visitors.

Louisiana man charged with murder of a federal officer after standoff

The US Department of Justice reported that Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48 of Alexandria, was charged with the murder of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, who was working with other law enforcement Monday to apprehend the suspect after he failed to appear for trial on a state charge of sexual battery.