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lacing first place in the Book Battle Reading Competition were Caroline Heinen, Stella Summerlin, Dane Fontenot, and Sophie LeBleu, and Caroline Heinen placed second in Psychology. From left are Sophie LeBleu, Stella Summerlin, Dane Fontenot and Caroline Heinen. (Submitted photo)

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St. Ed students at State Beta Competition

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

St. Edmund Catholic School Beta Club members attended the State Beta Competition. Students placed at first place in state will qualify for Nationals and second placement will also qualify for Nationals.

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Historical events from March 1926

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1926, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The first volume of the Great Greek Encyclopedia is published on March 1.

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Strategies to manage and tame stress

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Stress is a part of life. In small doses, stress can have a positive effect. But when stress is chronic, it can take its toll on the body and mind. Stress can make people irritable and cause them to lash out at others. Stress also can contribute to high blood pressure and adversely affect sleep.

Mardi Gras Run at North 2nd

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2026 Mardi Gras Run

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The 2026 Le Vieux Adult Mardi Gras run consisting of hundreds of Mardi Gras masked people on horse back, on foot, trailers, and Mardi Gras floats paraded from North 2nd through downtown 2nd street and continued down Park Avenue in Eunice on Tuesday afternoon. The Captaine' is Pat Frey.

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Three tips to get a more restful sleep

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

There is no magic formula to ensure long-term health. However, if there were such an equation, sleep would be a critical component.

The Mardi Gras events at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice on Saturday included Children’s Capuchon Making. Children had the opportunity to craft their own Mardi Gras capuchon. From left are Laura Launey of Ville Platte, Aleda Launey, 4, of Eunice, and Melissa Walker, of Eunice.

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Children’s Mardi Gras Capuchons at the Jean Lafitte Center

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Students of the Month at East Elementary

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Students of the Month at East

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

East Elementary School recently recognized its January Students of the Month. In front, from left, are E’Izabella Jackson and Abella Lemelle. In the back, from left, are Ari Brewer, Anna Leger, Messiah Ned and Kashton Vallaire. Not pictured are Kenzlee Peres and Zariah Moore. (Submitted photo)

Birth announcements

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Birth notes

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Merry-Kate Beall Coriena Brady and Kirke M. Beall II of Elton announce the birth of their daughter, Merry-Kate Marie Beall, born at Acadian Medical Center on Jan. 29 weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Frances Jones and John Jones of DeQuincy. Paternal grandparents are Hon.

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Thoughtful Valentine’s gifts

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Valentine’s Day brightens up the bleakness of the shortest and most wintry month of the year for the northern part of the globe. Businesses and homes are awash in pink and red each February, with heart-shaped decorations and boxes filling up store aisles.

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Historical events from February

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years.