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Cajun, Creole music

Cajun, Creole music

Why so much music from the prairie?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 7, 2021
Why does so much Louisiana French music come from the prairies of Evangeline Parish and western St. Landry? Musical traditions such as the long-running Saturday morning broadcast from Fred’s Lounge in Mamou are rooted in a much longer tradition.
Dr. Rachel McGee Armstrong. (Photo by EventSmith Productions)

Dr. Rachel McGee Armstrong. (Photo by EventSmith Productions)

McGee, Armstrong exchange vows during an afternoon ceremony

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 6, 2021
St. Michael Catholic Church, in Lake Jackson, Texas, served as the setting for the afternoon ceremony uniting Dr. Rachael McGee and Dr. Cody Armstrong in Holy Matrimony. The ceremony was held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, with Deacon Felipe’ Garza officiating.
Moving desks into new classrooms at Eunice Elementary

Moving desks into new classrooms at Eunice Elementary

New classrooms at Eunice Elementary

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Eunice Elementary had great help Wednesday from students at the Eunice Career & Technical School as they moved new desks and helped set up classrooms in the new building that suffered a total loss from a fire back in 2018. (Submitted photos)
Hannah Benoit and Rebecca Benoit receive ULM Academic Scholarships

Hannah Benoit and Rebecca Benoit receive ULM Academic Scholarships

St. Ed Benoits' receive Academic Scholarships

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Hannah and Rebecca Benoit, seniors at St. Edmund High School, were both recognized recently at the ULM Scholars Celebration for receiving ULM’s Academic Excellence Scholarships. The event was held at the Bentley in Alexandria. (Submitted photo)
A family on the Puppy Roll fair ride at St. Edmund.

A family on the Puppy Roll fair ride at St. Edmund.

St. Edmund Spring Fair

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The annual St. Edmund Spring Fair was held last weekend with plenty of fair rides, food, games, bingo and much more. This family, left, Leanna Mao, 5, Jeffery Mao, 1, and their mother Lihuo Taing sat inside one of the Puppy Roll rides waiting for their turn. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Students of the Month honored at East

Students of the Month honored at East

Students of the Month at East

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Students of the Month for March were honored recently at East Elementary. Above, from top, at left, are Bryler Lavergne, Eli Lacombe, and at bottom, from left, Bodhi Hannon and Tripp Duplechin. (Submitted photos)

Birth announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Skylard Arvie Jr. Jessica Morris and Skylard Arvie of Ville Platte announce the birth of their son, Skylard Degalvez Arvie Jr. born at Acadian Medical Center on April 26 weighing 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Maternal grandmother is Wanda Price of Ville Platte.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Don't forget mom Sunday

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
I see on my work calendar that Mother’s Day is Sunday. My mom is one special kind of lady. She is 91 and is living in a facility nearby. I try my best to visit with her as much as I can. She seems content and at most times happy there. I plan to pay her a visit this week.
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A day I will never forget

Myra Miller
Friday, April 30, 2021
It was a Wednesday, April 25, 2018, when I received a call at work from my older brother. I could tell immediately in his voice that he was upset and advised me to get to my dad’s house fast.
Submitted photo

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Senior Hall of Fame at Eunice High

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Eunice High School named its Senior Hall of Fame. Those students include, seated, from left, Whitney Ardoin, Bailey Trischell, McKenzie Guillory, Trissidy Semien and Anna Bielstein. In back, from left, are Kiley Tauzin, Anzley Fontenot, Fred Guillory, Jaheim Mitchell, and Hayden Gil.