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Mrs. Luke Robert Reed (Photography by Tommy Trosclair)

Duos, Reed exchange vows during Nuptial ceremony

Myra Miller

Friday, May 14, 2021

St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice was the setting for the recent wedding uniting Natalie Elizabeth Duos and Luke Robert Reed, both of Lafayette, in holy matrimony. Fr. Clinton Sensat officiated the 6 p.m. nuptial ceremony on Saturday, April 24, 2021. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

Earning the highest ACT Scores at St. Edmund High School were Dylan Miller and T.J. Deshotel. Both are seniors. (Submitted photos)

Academic Pep Rally at St. Edmund High

Myra Miller

Friday, May 14, 2021

St. Edmund High School recently celebrated its ninth annual Academic Pep Rally, themed, “Laissez Les Bonnes Notes Rouler: Let the Good Grades Roll.” The emcee for the Academic Pep Rally was Thomas Stevens. Stevens is the 2019-2020 St.

Business Garden of the Month chosen

Business Yard of the Month

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The May Business Yard sign was presented to Angie Guillory, bank manager at Washington State Bank, by Lynn Pavich, member of the Bulb and Blossom Club. The bank grounds are neatly manicured and flowering beds are uniformly planted with Pringle shrubs, Acadiana Holly trees and Adajio Maiden grass.

Residential Garden of the Month selected

Residential Garden of the Month

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The May Yard of the Month was presented to Dwayne Vidrine (pictured) and Kurt Fontenot by Lynn Pavich, a volunteer member of the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club. The lovely residence at 451 S. 3rd St. is neatly manicured and landscaped by both of them.

Jolie Babineaux

Future artists at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

East Elementary Pre-k students recently participated in a parish-wide art contest. They were asked, “If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?” Jolie Babineaux answered, “I would be a giraffe because a giraffe has a long neck to see things high in the sky.

Positive Behavior students honored at East Elementary.

Positive Behavior students at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Lauren Lafleur’s kindergarten students earned the title of Positive Behavior students at East Elementary for the month of April. From left, are Ellie Deville, Kora Higginbotham, Larenz Milburn, Tripp Duplechin, Kallie Bond and Mary Helen Bollich. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Manor Nursing Home celebrates National Nursing Home this week with many activities planned for their residents and staff. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Manor celebrates National Nursing Home Week

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

With a theme of “Together through the Seasons,” administrator Nickie Toups recognized and celebrates National Nursing Home Week with her staff and residents.

Christian Paul Lomas

Birth announcements

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Christian Lomas Alex Van Paul and Lauren Oliver Lomas of Eunice announce the birth of their son, Christian Paul Lomas, born at Acadian Medical Center on May 4 weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Steven Oliver Sr. and Amy Oliver.

Myra Miller

Fascinating facts about females

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Women differ from men in many unique ways. The female body and mind is a marvel, and many different things distinguish women from men. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, names a few of the many things that make women unique.

Get it growing

How to be succulent savvy

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 7, 2021

Cacti and succulents have become the trendy houseplant for urban gardeners and new growers in smaller living spaces looking to add more plants to their homes. These popular plants are an excellent addition to any space.