Lifestyle

Health benefits of popcorn

Many people will say that no movie marathon is complete without a big bowl of popcorn. Movies and popcorn have been linked for decades, but popcorn is more than just a must-have on movie night.

Fruge honored at Highland

Karen Fruge, a first year teacher at Highland Early Learning Center, has been nominated for St. Landry Parish’s New Teacher of the Year. She received the honor of New Teacher of the Year at Highland last year.

Student aid

April Smith, public information officer with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), spoke to St.

Birth Announcements

N’ovah Pickney
Marlicia Pickney announces the birth of her daughter, N’ovah Lynn Janae Pickney, born at Acadian Medical Center on Jan. 3 weighing 5 pounds and 6.6 ounces.
Maternal grandmother is Georgiann Pickney of Opelousas.

Concerned Citizens of Eunice presents Service Award

The Concerned Citizens of Eunice presented a special award to Mrs. Nette Harrison. Harrison was honored with a community service award for her past 50 years of volunteer service to the community.

Jury out on late snacking

Calorie-conscious individuals may wonder if eating at night or after a certain time can derail their diets and fitness regimens.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas.
Wednesday Jan. 3
Rayvon Lamar Gray of Morrow and Valencia Rae Thomas of Opelousas.

December Bulb & Blossom news

In early December, the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club took part in the annual Christmas Festival at the Eunice Community Garden.

MLK Service Award recipients at St. Mathilda

John Grady Thibodeaux and Eltra Mary Jordan are this year’s recipients of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Kings Jr. Service Award from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. They were honored during a 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, Jan. 7. On Friday, Jan.

Tips to stay the course with a new diet

The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges health-conscious individuals make.