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Nezida “Dada” Thibodeaux Daigle

Nezida “Dada” Thibodeaux Daigle

Nezida “Dada” Thibodeaux Daigle

Nezida “Dada” Thibodeaux Daigle, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Dec. 18 Brenisha Porter, 35, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Bench warrant. Shknowka Richard, 50, 200 block of of S. Mallet, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Thursday, Dec. 18 There were no traffic stops reported. Officer B. Wiles 6:41 a.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Decorating contest announced Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff 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. Friday, Dec. 19 Markel Mallet, 20, 100 block of Sawmill Drive, Port Barre.
St. Edmund’s Jr. Beta Club hosted its annual Christmas Cookie Festival as a service project during the holiday season, bringing together students, staff and volunteers to support a meaningful cause. The event was open to all elementary students and provided a festive opportunity to give back to the community. Proceeds from the festival were donated to the Eunice Food Bank, an organization that supports families in need throughout the Eunice area. Through the generosity of attendees and the hard work of orga

St. Edmund’s Jr. Beta Club hosted its annual Christmas Cookie Festival as a service project during the holiday season, bringing together students, staff and volunteers to support a meaningful cause. The event was open to all elementary students and provided a festive opportunity to give back to the community. Proceeds from the festival were donated to the Eunice Food Bank, an organization that supports families in need throughout the Eunice area. Through the generosity of attendees and the hard work of orga

St. Ed Jr. Beta Club gives to Eunice Food Bank

APSO seeks fugitives

APSO seeks fugitives

APSO seeks fugitives

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is requesting the public’s assistance to locate three fugitives wanted for simple burglary. Raquel Higginbotham is a white female, 57 years of age. She is 5’, 4” in height and weighs about 130 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes.
 Board to form new committees

Board to form new committees

Board to form new committees

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent St. Landry Parish school board members agreed without opposition on Tuesday night, to form a pair of new committees that will perhaps include public input and address long range issues such as capital outlay projects and employees’ salaries.
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Eunice Rotary Club guest speaker was local veterinarian Dr. Ned Fruge of Eunice Animal Hospital. Fruge was the guest of Rotarian Leah Harris. Fruge discussed his decades-long career practicing veterinary medicine in south Louisiana. Pictured are Harris, left, and Fruge. (Submitted photo)

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Eunice Rotary Club guest speaker was local veterinarian Dr. Ned Fruge of Eunice Animal Hospital. Fruge was the guest of Rotarian Leah Harris. Fruge discussed his decades-long career practicing veterinary medicine in south Louisiana. Pictured are Harris, left, and Fruge. (Submitted photo)

Fruge speaks to Eunice Rotary Club

A Jingle & Mingle with Santa event was held Sunday, Dec. 7, at St. Lawrence Church in Mowata. There were games, cookie decorating and ornament decorating at the event, which was sponsored by ‘Women of Grace.’ (Submitted photos)

A Jingle & Mingle with Santa event was held Sunday, Dec. 7, at St. Lawrence Church in Mowata. There were games, cookie decorating and ornament decorating at the event, which was sponsored by ‘Women of Grace.’ (Submitted photos)

The holiday spirit was alive and well at St. Landry Bank’s Eunice branch on Dec. 4 as Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to greet local families. Children enjoyed taking photos with the festive pair, sharing their Christmas wish lists and dropping

A Jingle & Mingle with Santa event was held Sunday, Dec. 7, at St. Lawrence Church in Mowata. There were games, cookie decorating and ornament decorating at the event, which was sponsored by ‘Women of Grace.’ (Submitted photos)