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Lottie Mae Sylestine

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Lottie Sylestine Arden and Trevor Sylestine of Lake Charles announce the birth of their daughter, Lottie Mae Sylestine, born at Acadian Medical Center on Jan. 7 weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Aletha and Wilber Istre of Elton.

Positive Officer Referrals at East Elementary

Positive Office Referrals at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 15, 2026

East Elementary recognized students with Positive Office referrals. In front, from left, are Ellie Blount, Drayson Mitchell, Cannon Blount, Madisyn Brown, Amyra Allen, and Ari Brewer. In back, from left, are Cruz Angeles, Renata Jacinto, Hayden Jenkins, Zomauri Paddio, and Amiyah Randolph.

Students of the Month at East

Students of the Month at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 15, 2026

East Elementary recently celebrated its December Students of the Month. In front, from left, are Ariah Richard, Jo’Shiyah Andrus, Brenton Andrepont,Jaxen Manuel, and Skyla Bergeaux. In back, from left, are Aiden Guillory, Aiden Lafleur, and Zoie Kennedy. (Submitted photo)

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Shine a light on Vitamin D

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Many vitamins are important for personal health, but come the wintertime, vitamin D may dominate the headlines. That’s because hours of sunlight dwindle in the winter, which can lower levels of vitamin D in the body.

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Historical events from January 1926

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1926, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. –The first radio station in Ireland, 2RN, begins broadcasting on January 1.

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Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many of those traditions are rooted in celebrants’ faith, but one of the last customs people embrace each year is largely secular. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions is older than many people may realize. According to History.

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How to reduce risk of home fires this season

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Safety might not be the first thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean safety should be left out of holiday planning.

The National Association of University Women Eunice Branch helped Highland Early Learning Center students as they judged a Pumpkin Coloring Contest. Judges were Betty Jordan, Carolyn Baldwin and Denise Antoine. Students received first, second and third placements. (Submitted photos)

NAUW Eunice Branch completes community outreach programs

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

As the NAUW Eunice Branch come to the end of the end of the calendar for 2025, members of the Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW), accessed the progress of their community programs thus far.

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Things to know before giving pets as gifts

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Imagine this scenario: A family is gathered around exchanging presents. There is one last gift tucked away. You hand the present to a child, and he or she opens it to find a puppy or kitten.

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Toy types to avoid when gifting young children

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The holiday season presents plenty of opportunities to spread cheer and bring joy into the lives of others. That’s particularly true for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles of young children.