By Rebecca Chaisson
Managing Editor
Louisiana State Trooper Kevin McFarlain of Eunice returned to the road Thursday night for his first shift in 281 days.
McFarlain was struck by a passing motorist in July of 2025 while working a crash on US 190 in Opelousas.
As a result of the impact, McFarlain’s police unit was pushed forward, striking the Trooper and throwing him four yards down the hig...