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The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award was given to Keep Eunice Beautiful at the state conference in Baton Rouge on Sept. 24. Keep Eunice Beautiful has won this award each year for the past 10 years. Board members pictured at the home of Donna Baltakis are, in front, Donna Baltakis, director; and Fran Guillory. In back, from left, are Randy Cooper, Connie Thibodeaux, and David Simpson. Not pictured are board members Becky Pucheu, Mark Dupre, Todd Hollier and Elvonia Reed. (Submitted photo)

The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award was given to Keep Eunice Beautiful at the state conference in Baton Rouge on Sept. 24. Keep Eunice Beautiful has won this award each year for the past 10 years. Board members pictured at the home of Donna Baltakis are, in front, Donna Baltakis, director; and Fran Guillory. In back, from left, are Randy Cooper, Connie Thibodeaux, and David Simpson. Not pictured are board members Becky Pucheu, Mark Dupre, Todd Hollier and Elvonia Reed. (Submitted photo)

KLB announces 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 17, 2025
BATON ROUGE – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announced the 34 Community Affiliates meeting the requirements for the 2025 KLB Circle of Excellence.
The Eunice Board of Alderman has started the process to condemn a structure that several city officials have deemed a threat to the community and a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. The structure, pictured above, is located at 151 Mamie Street. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

The Eunice Board of Alderman has started the process to condemn a structure that several city officials have deemed a threat to the community and a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. The structure, pictured above, is located at 151 Mamie Street. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Board of Alderman approves emergency condemnation of derelict property

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 17, 2025
By Claudette Oliver Managing Editor The Eunice Board of Alderman has started the process to condemn a structure that city officials have deemed a threat to the community and a nuisance to the neighborhood. Mayor Scott Fontenot said, during the regular board of aldermen meeting on Tuesday, Oct.
Council delays adoption of mobile home ordinance

Council delays adoption of mobile home ordinance

Council delays adoption of mobile home ordinance

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 17, 2025
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent OPELOUSAS — The St. Landry Parish voted on Wednesday night to further delay the adoption of a proposed parishwide mobile home ordinance, while unanimously passing a drainage impact ordinance that affects residential and commercial developments.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 15 Kage Aucoin, 23, 400 block of Acadia, Eunice. Bench warrant. Jadon Darbonne, 20, 1000 block of Deculus Road, Mamou. Bench warrant. Thursday, Oct.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 16, 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. Wednesday, Oct. 15 There were 10 traffic stops from 6:33 a.m. until 7:17 p.m. Officer C. Godeaux 1:55 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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. Thursday, Oct. 16 Day’Jon Evans, 31, 700 block of Augustus Street, Opelousas. Hold for Sunset Police Department. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 16, 2025
EPT announces upcoming Nov. play The Eunice Players’ Theatre will present the ladies of The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular with performances scheduled each evening at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22. A Sunday matinee performance will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.

Eunice firefighters respond to two separate fires this week

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Eunice Fire fighters reported and responded to two separate fires this week. One on Monday, Oct. 13 at 4:24 p.m. and the second one on Tuesday, Oct. 14. According to Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown, “Eunice Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 654 US Hwy 190.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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, Oct. 15 Joseph Allen Harrington, Jr., 26, 200 block of Ash Street, Melville.