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Eunice High scores A in state assessment

Eunice High School maintained its A letter grade in the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) School and District Performance Scores for the 2024-2025 school year released Thursday. The Eunice school is the only regular school in the parish to score and A on the assessment.

Berna Babineaux Mire

Berna Babineaux Mire passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in Ortego Cemetery.

Gerald Ray Amy

Gerald Ray Amy passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 68. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Pilgrim Rest Fellowship Hall. Interment of his ashes will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

Jimmy Fontenot, Sr.

Jimmy Fontenot, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

Derek “DJ” Joel Stout

Derek “DJ” Joel Stout passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 35. No Services have been planned at this time.

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. Wednesday, Nov. 19 There were 18 traffic stops from 4:10 a.m. until 12:04 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Officer C.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Nov. 19 Shantagnelo Wilson, 35, 1300 block of Phillip, Eunice. Theft. Lea Guillory, 21, 200 block of Prairie, Eunice. Telephone harassment.

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. Thursday, Nov. 20 Martha Celeste Grice, 55, 100 block of Richard Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 Counts). Arrested by St.

News notes

Christmas Fest at Eunice Community Garden set Dec. 2 The Eunice Community Garden will hold its 5th annual Christmas Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Randy Miller, organizer and director of Eunice Community Garden, needs groups or individuals to help decorate this year.

Ashley Steinfeldt

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ashley Steinfeldt announces her unexpected passing on November 16, 2025 at the age of 45. Services will be held at Ardoin’s chapel on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. with David Guillory officiating.