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Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Parade Registration is now open for the 2025 Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights presented by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Get ready to light up downtown Eunice with holiday cheer. Businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations are invited to join the fun.

Harold Palmer

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold Palmer announces his passing on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

James "Ed" Bertrand

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of James “Ed” Bertrand announces his passing on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side at the age of 76. Private memorial services will be held at a later time.

Preston “Willie” Richard

Preston “Willie” Richard, 87, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on April 18, 1938, Willie lived most of his life in Eunice, Louisiana.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Joshua Fontenot, 41, 1000 block of Cherokee Drive, St. Landry.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests

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, Nov. 5 Gary Anthony Guidry, 60, 900 block of Hirsch Alley, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

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. Sunday, Nov. 2 Officer L. Wilson 4:42 p.m. Custody exchange in the 200 block of South 2nd. 11:14 p.m.

Opelousas woman killed in CP crash

CHURCH POINT – On Nov. 5, shortly after 7 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 754 near Jessie Richard Road in Saint Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Sonya McClendon of Opelousas.

"Mel” Mellon Joseph Daigle

"Mel” Mellon Joseph Daigle passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the age of 84. Memorial Service details are

Jason James Daigle

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jason James Daigle announces his passing on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home with loved ones at his side at the age of 53. Private graveside services will be held at a later time.