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The 15th annual Taster’s Choice will be held from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus. Pictured is the crowd at the event last year. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Taster’s Choice event set for Wednesday

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

The 15th annual Taster’s Choice will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus. The public is promised great different varieties of food, live music, a silent and live auction.

Vernon McManus

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McManus dies at 87

Claudette Olivier

Friday, February 6, 2026

Long-time City of Eunice attorney Vernon McManus has passed away. He was 87. In 2011, late Mayor Claud “Rusty” Moody recommended McManus’s appointment as the attorney for the city. McManus succeeded Jacque Pucheu as city attorney.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Parade of Paws set for Feb. 15 The Parade of Paws this year will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at LakeView Park & Beach, located at 1717 Veterans Memorial Highway, Eunice. There will be no entry fees to participate. There will be no judges, and no prizes.

Charlene Guidry Benoit

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Charles Guidry Benoit

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Charlene Guidry Benoit passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Reverend Alvin Ogea officiating. Burial will follow in Courville Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 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. 4 Nishu Nishu, 22, 200 block of Quebedeaux Street, Arnaudville. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS (240 counts).

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio Log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 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, Feb. 3 There were three traffic stops from 7:24 a.m. until 5:08 p.m. Officer C. Godeaux 3:51 a.m.

Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus

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Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus, 87 years of age, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family, Vernon was welcomed into heaven in perfect peace.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 3, 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, Feb. 3 Willie Price, 35, 300 block of Ave of the Acadians, Opelousas. Hold for Orange County, TX. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 3, 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. Monday, Feb. 2 There were two traffic stops from 12:54 p.m. until 3:46 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 2:04 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, February 2, 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. Saturday, Jan. 31-Monday, Feb. 2 Cory James Tweedel, 37, 100 bock of Lumas Road, Church Point.