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St. Ed students 4-H Club record book awardees

St. Ed students complete 4-H Record Book

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 7, 2022

St. Edmund Catholic School’s 4-H members turned in their record books and received an award for their work. In front, from left, are Zoie Habetz, Vivy Fontenot, Rory Langlinais, Millie Fontenot, Elly Ortego and Cheyenne Leger.

Cory and Amanda LeDoux received the marker Residential Garden of the Month

Residential Garden of the Month

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club awarded the Residential Garden of the Month sign to Cory and Amanda LeDoux. The residence is located at 500 S.

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Easton Edwards Hayden Johnson and Demetricus Edwards of Glenmora announce the birth of their son, Easton Kreed Edwards, born at Acadian Medical Center on March 23 weighing 6 pounds and 11.4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Amber Monk and Deon Johnson of Oakdale.

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Activities to get kids off of the couch

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Thanks to increasingly busy weekday schedules that have families running in different directions for work, school and extracurricular activities, weekends are an ideal time to recharge. Too often, however, family members retire to their respective rooms, devices in hand.

The VFW Post 8971 and Auxiliary honored students who placed in their annual Americanism essays contest. Students were awarded with cash prizes, plaques and trophies during a banquet held Wednesday evening. Seated, from left, are Allison Clark, Khaysten Frank, Madison Guillory, and Ava Bushnell. Standing, from left, are JoAnn Leger, Olivia Smith, Kennedy LaFleur and Cooper DeVillier. Not pictured are Addaleigh Collins, and Alice Bellard. (Photos by Myra Miller)

VFW Post and Auxiliary honors Americanism Essay winners

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 31, 2022

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 and Ladies Auxiliary each year host and sponsor an Americanism essay contest for Eunice students. Students from all Eunice elementary, junior high and high schools enter and participate in the contest.

Wesley Fontenot

Great reader at Glendale Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Wesley Fontenot, a fourth grader at Glendale Elementary, reached the 100 point AR goal. His teacher is Lindsay Gravot. Fontenot was awarded with a certificate and a special treat. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot and Angelia Guillory

Guillory reappointed treasurer to tourism commission

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Mayor Scott Fontenot congratulated Angelia Guillory for her reappointment to the St. Landry Tourism Commission for a 3-year term by the St. Landry Parish Council and elected as treasurer of the commission by fellow commissioners.

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How exercise can help you live longer

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

There are many reasons to get in shape. Weight loss is a prime motivator, as is reversing a negative health effect, such as high cholesterol or increased diabetes risk. Routine exercise also can improve life expectancy. WebMD says exercise keeps the body and brain healthy.

Students of the Week at Glendale for March 7-11.

Students of the Week at Glendale

Myra Miller

Friday, March 25, 2022

Glendale Elementary recognized its Students of the Week for March 7-11. In front, from left, are Kylon Guillory, Kason Thomas, Evas Darbonne, Emma Vidrine, Khloe Glaze and Talia McMurray.

Police Chief Randy Fontenot reads to children at Story Time

Story Time at the library

Myra Miller

Friday, March 25, 2022

Story Time at the library on Wednesday Alison Duplechin welcomed guest reader Police Chief Randy Fontenot. Fontenot read “Bear’s New Friend!” There were 17 children at Story Time. (Submitted photo)