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Myra Miller

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Concealed Carry Permit class Nov. 15 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Eunice at 211 West Park in Eunice beginning at 7:30 a.m. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Deana Kay Duran Aymond

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Deana Kay Duran Aymond passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 75. No Services have been planned at this time.

Lucy Ortego, 7, pets Cinnamon, a 9-month-old Charolais calf, at the Petting Zoo on the grounds of St. Thomas More Catholic Church during its annual Bazaar. At left is Leisha Courville of Kinder, owner of Leisha’s Feathers & Fur.

A Petting Zoo at St. Thomas More Bazaar

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

EFD to host event

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Eunice Family Fire Prevention Day will be hosted from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Oct. 25, at Station 3 Fire Station at 901 Sittig Rd. Bring the whole family for a morning of fun, food, and fire safety.

EFD responds to fires

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Eunice firefighters reported and responded to two fires this past weekend. According to the Eunice Fire Department, “On Saturday, at 1:36 a.m.

By Ashley White The Advocate The federal Internal Revenue Service has filed tax liens against an Acadiana medical company, alleging it failed to pay millions in employee payroll taxes. The documents filed last month in Bossier Parish claim Allegiance Health Management, which operates clinics throughout the state and is headquartered in Shreveport, owes more than $17.7 million in connection with its Eunice clinic, Acadian Medical Center. The IRS said in its filing it was giving notice for the unpaid taxes,

IRS files multi-million tax lien against Eunice clinic; CEO says company is working with IRS

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

By Ashley White The Advocate The federal Internal Revenue Service has filed tax liens against an Acadiana medical company, alleging it failed to pay millions in employee payroll taxes.

Veterans Day edition planned

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Eunice News will honor area veterans in a special edition. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11. This is the seventh year for the tribute to veterans. Veterans may update or add information to previously submitted material. Biographical information about local veterans is requested.

Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the age of 81. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 20 Ricky Dabney, 41, 800 block of Raymond St., Opelousas. Violation of a protective order. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Daisha Venezia, 20, 1300 block of Bruce, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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, Oct. 21 There were 20 traffic stops from 7:29 a.m. until 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Officer C.