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Venissa Freeman was named Glendale Elementary Employee of the Month for the month of May.

Venissa Freeman was named Glendale Elementary Employee of the Month for the month of May.

Glendale Employee of Month

Venissa Freeman was named Glendale Elementary Employee of the Month for the month of May. Congratulations!
For Mother’s Day weekend, Holli LaFleur received a gift from her late son, Gaige, with bird eggs stashed inside a flower arrangement left on his grave.

For Mother’s Day weekend, Holli LaFleur received a gift from her late son, Gaige, with bird eggs stashed inside a flower arrangement left on his grave.

New Life

For Mother’s Day weekend, Holli LaFleur received a gift from her late son, Gaige, with bird eggs stashed inside a flower arrangement left on his grave. This week, Holli found new life in the nest – the eggs hatched, with tiny little birds being loved for by their own mother.
On May 11, Xi Beta Theta of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Founders Day celebration at the home of Melinda Babineaux. Installation of the 2026-2027 officers was also held.

On May 11, Xi Beta Theta of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Founders Day celebration at the home of Melinda Babineaux. Installation of the 2026-2027 officers was also held.

Founders Day celebration

On May 11, Xi Beta Theta of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Founders Day celebration at the home of Melinda Babineaux. Installation of the 2026-2027 officers was also held.

ULM announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

MONROE - The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the students on the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Eligibility for the Dean's List requires full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 semester hours completed) and the list is calculated based on the following G.P.A. hours and term G.P.A.
On left, Evie Ortego, Lily Reed, Laura Brown and Max LaHaye.

On left, Evie Ortego, Lily Reed, Laura Brown and Max LaHaye.

All Charged Up!

Mrs. Abby Chapman’s 3rd grade at St. Edmund class turned into a room full of young scientists during science class as students explored the exciting world of static electricity!
Pre-K students at Highland Early Learning Center got a sneak peek this week at what next year will look like during their visit to the kindergarten classrooms! Students had the chance to explore the classrooms, meet teachers, and learn all about the exciting things kindergarten has to offer.

Pre-K students at Highland Early Learning Center got a sneak peek this week at what next year will look like during their visit to the kindergarten classrooms! Students had the chance to explore the classrooms, meet teachers, and learn all about the exciting things kindergarten has to offer.

Highland Early Learning Center Faces Reduced Pre-K Capacity Due to Low Application Numbers

Highland Early Learning Center is urging families to submit Pre-K applications immediately, warning that missing paperwork could force the center to operate with one fewer Pre-K classroom for the 2026–2027 school year.
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.

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.

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)
The Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW), Inc. recently held its annual Women’s History Month event, the Women Making History Celebration 2026, on Sunday, March 15.

The Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW), Inc. recently held its annual Women’s History Month event, the Women Making History Celebration 2026, on Sunday, March 15.

Eunice Branch of National Association of University Women Hosts “Women Making History” Celebration

The Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW), Inc. recently held its annual Women’s History Month event, the Women Making History Celebration 2026, on Sunday, March 15.
The ladies of the First United Methodist Church baked dozens of cookies in appreciation and thank you to the various members of the police department, fire department and sheriff’s department.

The ladies of the First United Methodist Church baked dozens of cookies in appreciation and thank you to the various members of the police department, fire department and sheriff’s department.

First Responders appreciation

The ladies of the First United Methodist Church baked dozens of cookies in appreciation and thank you to the various members of the police department, fire department and sheriff’s department. Pictured are Martha Guempel, Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, Dolores and Rick Peterson. (Photo submitted)
A Retiree Reunion celebration of former Moosa Memorial employees was held on Tuesday, May 12 at the home of Darrel and Marcella Prejean. Present were 12  former coworkers.

A Retiree Reunion celebration of former Moosa Memorial employees was held on Tuesday, May 12 at the home of Darrel and Marcella Prejean. Present were 12 former coworkers.

Moosa Memorial Retiree Reunion held

A Retiree Reunion celebration of former Moosa Memorial employees was held on Tuesday, May 12 at the home of Darrel and Marcella Prejean. Present were 12 former coworkers. Guests enjoyed looking through old photo albums of past anniversary and Christmas parties held through the years.