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EHS Class of 1968 reunion held

EHS Class of 1968 reunion held

Eunice High Class of 1968 reunion

Myra Miller
Monday, December 8, 2025
Eunice High School Class of 1968 recently celebrated its 57th class reunion. The class participated in the Eunice High homecoming parade on Thursday, Sept. 25, and the Friday evening, the class enjoyed dinner at the home of Cora and Clay Menard.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Monday, December 8, 2025
Cienna Smith Erinequa Lastrapes and Terran Smith of Mamou announce the birth of their daughter, Cienna Jean Smith, born at Acadian Medical Center on Nov. 18 weighing 6 pounds and 2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Shiwana Lastrapes of Mamou and Erick Lastrapes of Mamou.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Historical events from December 1925

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in December 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The Farmer-Labour Party is dissolved just two hours after its formation in Japan on December 1.
From left are Keith Reed, Richard Miller, Pat Landreneau, Leelen Lavergne and Harry Reed. (Submitted photo)

From left are Keith Reed, Richard Miller, Pat Landreneau, Leelen Lavergne and Harry Reed. (Submitted photo)

St. Thomas More Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Harry G. Reed annual Thanksgiving Food Basket drive was held from Oct. 25 until Nov. 23. The food drive was a success, and St. Thomas More Church Parish would like to thank the community’s generosity.
From left, are Dale Ward, Ginger Jernigan, Mary Ann Guillory, food director; Maxine Clause, and Sally Fruge. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Dale Ward, Ginger Jernigan, Mary Ann Guillory, food director; Maxine Clause, and Sally Fruge. (Submitted photo)

Beta Sigma Phi gives to Food Bank

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority donated food items to the Eunice Food Bank recently. The Sorority also gave a monetary donation as well. This is one of the Sorority’s annual project, to give to the Eunice Food Bank.
Students of the Month honored at East Elementary

Students of the Month honored at East Elementary

Students of the Month at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
East Elementary recognized its November Students of the Month. In front, from left, are Christian Lopez, Boston Thomas, Aniyah Brandon and Jhaeton Potier. In back, from left, are Jolie Babineaux, Cade Guillory and Kaison St. Andre. (Submitted photo)
St. Edmund Catholic School Pre-K4 students had a great time learning about community helpers recently. Postal Service letter carriers were on campus showing students how important mail carriers are in our community.

St. Edmund Catholic School Pre-K4 students had a great time learning about community helpers recently. Postal Service letter carriers were on campus showing students how important mail carriers are in our community.

Mail carriers on campus at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
St. Edmund Catholic School Pre-K4 students had a great time learning about community helpers recently. Postal Service letter carriers were on campus showing students how important mail carriers are in our community. The children loved exploring the mail truck and asking questions. (Submitted photo)
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Getting Thanksgiving history straight

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is celebrated each fall and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Colton Blood Tiffany Blood of Ville Platte announces the birth of her son, Colton Ray Blood, born at Acadian Medical Center on Nov. 3 weighing 7 pounds and 8.2 ounces. He was welcomed home by Justin, Olivia, Jacob and Callie.
A Conduct students at East Elementary honored

A Conduct students at East Elementary honored

Great Behavior students at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
East Elementary celebrated its students with an “A” in conduct midway through the nine weeks period of school term by allowing them to dress as their favorite book characters.