Eunice News

08/28/2026

One arrest has been made in the deadly shooting that occurred at Chips Daiquiris in Eunice. On August 28, 2026, Dashawn Dricous Doyle, 23, Eunice, was taken into custody in Lake Charles, LA, without incident by the US Marshals Task Force with the assistance of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the 27th Judicial District Court in St Landry Parish. He is charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder and Principle to 2nd Degree Murder. This is still an active investigation. No other details will be released at this time. More charges and arrests are expected as the investigation progresses.

07/04/2026

Share photos of your 250th Independence Day celebrations with us for possible publication in our next edition. Email the pictures with a brief description to [email protected]

06/28/2026

At approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning, officers with the Eunice Police Department responded to Sonic Drive-In on West Laurel Avenue in reference to an armed robbery that had just occurred and that the suspect was no longer on scene.
Upon arrival, officers immediately secured the scene and initiated a preliminary investigation. The investigation revealed that an unidentified suspect entered the business armed with a handgun wearing all black clothing, Avia shoes, and a black face mask. The suspect allegedly demanded that an employee surrender money from both the cash register and the business safe. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle described as a dark colored SUV (no plate information) in an unknown direction after stealing approximately $300 in cash.

The investigation remains active and has been assigned to a Detective with the Eunice Police Department. Based on preliminary investigative findings, arrests are anticipated.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Eunice Police Department at (337) 457-2626. Information provided by the public may assist investigators in identifying and apprehending the individual responsible.
All callers may remain anonymous.
(Photos were obtained from Sonic)

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Three important links to use during this flooding emergency. NOTE: Please include photographs in any report made.
1. Report flooding on your street or at your home to Parish Government - stlandrypg.org/report
2. Notify Parish Government if you plan NOT to evacuate from your home. - stlandrypg.org/shelter
3. Report damages to your home or business - damage.la.gov/

06/19/2026

https://www.eunicetoday.com/news-local/flooding-could-be-historic-say-parish-officials

Parish president Jessie Bellard said the nearly 40 inches of rain that inundated Avoyelles this past week, is scheduled to move into St. Landry within the next seven to 10 days."From what I'm being told, this could be the worst flood in Louisiana history," Bellard said during a noon press conference...

05/20/2026

https://www.eunicetoday.com/college-sports/bid-farewell-and-good-luck

The LSU Eunice baseball team participated in a big sendoff Tuesday morning. To bid farewell and good luck to the Bengals on their World Series bid, LSU President Dr. Wade Rousse and LSUE Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson attended the sendoff, along with quite a few fans providing well-wishes to the Ben...

05/20/2026

https://www.eunicetoday.com/lifestyle/st-edmund-jr-ring-ceremony

St. Edmund High School honored its Junior class by officially declaring the class as seniors during the school’s Junior Commissioning Mass at St. Anthony Church on May 13. This tradition marks an important milestone as these students prepare to lead their school in the year ahead. (Submitted photo...