City of Eunice

27/08/2026

🚨 GAS LEAK & GAS SERVICE INTERRUPTION 🚨

We sincerely apologize to the City of Eunice businesses and residents for the inconvenience this situation may cause.

Due to a gas leak at Laurel Street and Eula Street, gas service will be shut off in the affected area.

📍 The gas shutoff area will include:
The Northwest section of the city.
From N 12th Street on the north side of Highway 190/Laurel to the north and west boundary of the city.

Crews are working to address the leak and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

City gas employees are going to each customer affected to turn off meters. A door hanger will be left on the home or business as notification.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while this emergency is being handled.

Please call 337-457-6505 if you have any questions.

25/08/2026

300 North St.
231 S. Cane
130 S. Mallet
220 S. Mallet
371 S. Mallet
140 S. St. George
241 S. St. George
321 S. St. George
200 S. Beulah
240 S. Beulah
341 S. Beulah
451 S. Beulah
600 E. Peach
501 S. MLK
461 S. MLK
751 S. MLK
565 Kyries Hebert
651 E. Magnolia
341 N. East
500 E. Vine
251 N. St. George
441 N. Beulah
320 N. Beulah
300 Olivia
221 Evelyn
651 Anne
371 North St.
710 Faris
741 Faris
301 Mae
231 E. Ash
425 E. Ash
330 E. Ash
250 E. Oak
301 E. Oak
441 Cotton
251 Acadia
150 Julia
501 S. Halsey
751 Lewis
761 Lewis
711 Richard
750 Richard
760 Richard

PROPERTY OWNER NOTICE

If you are the property owner of any of the addresses listed below, please bring a valid photo ID to the Mayor’s Office, 300 South Second Street, to complete the required paperwork to have the home or building demolished and removed at no cost to the property owner.

In addition to the properties currently listed, if you own a structure that needs to be demolished and removed, please contact the Mayor’s Office to have the property added to our list. We may be able to accommodate additional properties if space becomes available due to our inability to contact some property owners.

Please contact the Mayor’s Office for additional information or to determine whether your property qualifies.

Mayor’s Office
300 South Second Street
(337) 457-7389

11/08/2026

PROPERTY OWNER NOTICE

If you are the property owner of any of the addresses listed below, please bring a valid photo ID to the Mayor’s Office, 300 South Second Street, to complete the required paperwork to have the home or building demolished and removed at no cost to the property owner.

In addition to the properties currently listed, if you own a structure that needs to be demolished and removed, please contact the Mayor’s Office to have the property added to our list. We may be able to accommodate additional properties if space becomes available due to our inability to contact some property owners.

Please contact the Mayor’s Office for additional information or to determine whether your property qualifies.

Mayor’s Office
300 South Second Street
(337) 457-7389

03/08/2026

Press Release for August 3, 2026:

Office of the Mayor Scott Fontenot
City of Eunice Animal Rescue Expansion 🐾

Join us in Making Tails Wag and Hearts Purr!! 🐶🐈‍⬛

I am pleased to announce the expansion and remodel of our current animal shelter/rescue operation center.

Our current facility is located on Sittig Rd and was constructed in 2017 to replace the original “dog pen” at the wastewater plant. Since relocating our operations, we now employ a full time “Dog Catcher” who is on call 24 hours a day. We have partnered with some amazing non profit organizations and other community members to expand our rescue efforts and to continue to operate as a “no kill facility”.

The current facility is heated and cooled and houses 14 individual kennels with beds in addition to a vaccination area. Renovations and additions to the existing building will increase the number of dogs allowed to be held on site and is funded by the State of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $23,076.00.

Through other generous donations and city capital outlay funds, a new rescue center office building was purchased 3 weeks ago and will soon be moved on site. Inside the new building will be a management office, waiting room area, a restroom and an operating room to perform spaying and neutering services for stray animals.

These efforts could not happen without the support of the Eunice City Council, the late Ginny Moody, “Red” and all of our amazing volunteers and supporters. Although the city of Eunice does not have dedicated funds or taxes to support this effort, we continue to budget this critical service. We look forward to working together in partnership to ensure the best quality of life for all of our people and our pets!!

Sincerely,
Mayor Scott Fontenot

29/07/2026

Congratulations to our Eunice Rec Director Robert Johnson on his appointment as President of the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association! Thank you Robert for your dedication to the betterment of the City of Eunice and now the state of Louisiana!

Meet our new LRPA President: Robert Johnson 🌊⚓
With 27+ years of service to the City of Eunice—from firefighter to Recreation Director—Robert brings passion and proven leadership to LRPA. Now, as our Captain at the helm, he's charting a new course for our organization.
His message is clear: "All hands on deck."
Our 2026 Conference theme, "Waves of Innovation," reflects the reality of our work—we navigate ever-changing conditions, learning from our past while charting toward our future. Under Robert's leadership, LRPA is steering toward a new high tide.
But Robert can't navigate these waters alone. 🚢
👉 Members: Go beyond conference attendance—join a committee and shape our direction
👉 Sponsors: Invest in the future of parks and recreation in Louisiana
👉 Vendors: Partner with us to advance our mission
Interested in getting involved? Contact the LRPA Office to learn about committee opportunities and ways to contribute.
Let's make waves together. See you in Lake Charles this November.

08/07/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Eunice City Clerk Ginny Moody.

-Virginia Lee Moody-

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Virginia Lee Moody announces her passing on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at The Ellington of Rayne at the age of 65. A Celebration of LIfe will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Virginia, known as Ginny to all, was born on April 29, 1961, in Eunice, Louisiana to the late Jake and Devena Deshotels Moody. She was well known in Eunice beginning her career at the Eunice Police Department in Records. She then worked for forty-four years as an assistant to the Mayor and as a City Clerk. Ginny also organized the Rendezvous Vous de Cajun held at the Liberty Theater for many years. She also had a deep love for her dogs, especially Rosie and Miss.

A loving sister, aunt and friend, Ginny will be missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her brothers, Kenneth Moody and wife, Laura of Sulphur, Alan Moody and wife, Dorothea of Mandeville, Guy Moody and wife, Annette of Church Point, and Michael Moody of McKinney, TX; her sisters, Claire M. Link of Richard Community, and Mary Anne O’Brien and husband, Gerald of Eunice. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews whom were like children to her, Alice M. Peveto and husband, Brent, Aimee M. LeBlanc and husband, Tony, Catherine L. McGee and husband, Jack, Allie O. Soileau and husband, Stormy, Matthew Link and wife, Shauna, Kevin Link and wife, Hannah, Eric Link and wife, Kelsey, Jake O’Brien and wife, Jordan, Steven Moody and wife, Paige, David Moody and wife, Kassie, Mark Moody and wife, Lexie, Phil Moody and wife, Shree, and Chris Moody; as well as several great nieces and great nephews, and extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Mark Link; an infant sister; and nephews, Kevin LeBlanc and Colton Peveto.

Carrying Ginny to her final resting place will be pallbearers, Kevin Link, Matthew Link, Eric Link, Jake O’Brien, Chris Moody, and Mark Moody.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, July 10th from 2:30 pm until 8:00 pm, and again on Saturday, July11th from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 pm on Friday with Deacon Gary Gaudin.

At the request of the family, memorial donations can be made to the Eunice Dog Pound Donations account at B1 Bank in Eunice, or by mail: P.O. Box 1106, Eunice, LA 70535.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457-3371 is in charge of arrangements

04/07/2026

🇺🇸🎆 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, EUNICE! 🎆🇺🇸

Tomorrow, we celebrate not only Independence Day, but also the 250th Birthday of the United States of America! ❤️🤍💙

🎆 First, make plans to join us tomorrow night for the City of Eunice 4th of July Fireworks Show!

📍 Eunice Recreation Complex
🚪 Gates open at 6:00 PM
🎇 Fireworks begin at 9:00 PM

🔔 And don’t forget — BELLS OF LIBERTY takes place TOMORROW at NOON!

The Eunice Rotary Club is inviting everyone to help “Ring in 250” by making some noise at noon! Church bells, home chimes, business bells, fire station sirens — if it rings, chimes, or makes noise, let it be heard!

Want to join in downtown? Meet at City Square (2nd Street & Park Avenue) where we’ll ring the bells, give a big U-S-A! chant, and celebrate together for a few minutes.

Can’t make it downtown? Make some noise wherever you are! Gather your family, create a memory, and help make sure America’s 250th Birthday is heard all across Eunice.

01/07/2026

Have you experienced FREEDOM on the water? This is possible with our Kayak Rentals & user friendly Kayak Launch at the Eunice City Lake. We encourage you to take advantage of the current Discount Code.

Let's CELEBRATE America's Indepence!

29/06/2026

RING IN 250! We posted about BELLS OF LIBERTY a few weeks ago, encouraging the ringing of all bells in Eunice on Saturday, July 4 at NOON. That's THIS SATURDAY!
We have had several responses indicating participation.
We are hoping to have everyone possible "chiming in." The 250th Birthday obviously comes around once, so let's do this right, Eunice!
Comment below if you will participate. Let us know who you'll be ringing for!
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BELLS OF LIBERTY! 🇺🇸
Let's ring in the 250th birthday of our nation together! 🎉
The Eunice Rotary Club invites the community to join us on Saturday, July 4th at noon to RING ALL THE BELLS IN EUNICE – church bells, school bells, fire station alarms, home chimes, and anywhere there are bells. Let’s celebrate this monumental national milestone all together, ringing in a Spirit of Patriotism and Americana.
Show your love for our country by participating in this momentous celebration. Let’s make history together! 🛎️
SPREAD THE WORD!

City of Eunice

27/06/2026

🇺🇸🎆 SAVE THE DATE – CITY OF EUNICE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW! 🎆🇺🇸

Mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate Independence Day with us!
📅 Saturday, July 4th
📍 Eunice Recreation Complex
📌 461 Sittig Street, Eunice, LA
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM
🎇 Fireworks Show Begins: 9:00 PM

More event details, parking information, and reminders will be shared as we get closer to the celebration.

❤️🤍💙 We can't wait to celebrate America's birthday with you, Eunice! 🇺🇸