Lifestyle

‘Walk for the Cure’ at Highland

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and Highland Early Learning Center’s survivors, Renee Atchison and Carolyn Faul, Highland hosted their annual “Walk for the Cure.” Students and their family members were able to participate.

What teens should know about vaping and e-cigarettes

Teenagers confront a considerable amount of peer pressure as they navigate their way through adolescence. One of the more challenging situations teens confront is the pressure to smoke.

DARE rep at St. Edmund Elementary

Deputy Heather Dupree with the DARE program visited St. Edmund Elementary first grade classes informing and teaching students how to call for help in emergency cases. (Submitted photo)

Bulb & Blossom Gardens of the Month

Carl and Jan Oliver’s residence located at 1510 Amazon received the Residential Garden of the Month presented by the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club. The landscaped flowering beds include drift roses, vinca, salvia, shi shi, lantana.

St. Edmund homecoming parade marshal

St. Edmund High School announced its homecoming parade marshal during the school’s pep rally. Ann Fruge received the distinquished honor to serve as the school’s parade marshal.

Birth Announcements

August Mays
Skydricka Johnson and Darnell Mays Jr. announce the birth of their son, August Damir Mays, born at Acadian Medical Center on Sept. 21 weighing 6 pounds and 3 ounces.

Fire Prevention Week at St. Edmund

Christian Walker, a St. Edmund High graduate of 2014, visited St. Edmund Elementary students. Walker serves as the Fire Prevention Officer for the Eunice Fire Department.

Custodian Appreciation Week at Glendale

Glendale Elementary recognized and honored their custodians for the hard and dedicated work they do during Custodian Appreciation Week. From left, are Pam Veillon and Gene Faul. (Submitted photo)

St. Edmund High homecoming queen

St. Edmund High crowned its 2023 homecoming queen Friday evening during half-time at the game. The homecoming queen is Kathryn Louise Miller, left, daughter of Brad and Tonya Miller. Last year’s queen at right is her sister Mary Helen Miller.

How to keep animals safe outdoors

Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for the body and even the soul. People realize this, which is why outdoor activity is encouraged; staying indoors all the time can quickly sap energy levels and diminish mood.