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Catholic Schools essay winner named

Anna Fruge was selected as the winner of the Catholic Schools Week Essay Writing contest, which all tenth graders participated during Catholic Schools Week. She wrote an essay about what it means to her to have the opportunity to attend St. Edmund Catholic School.

Blessing of St. Ed classrooms and letters to seminarians

On National Appreciation Day for Catholic schools St. Edmund students, families, educators and other Catholic school supporters communicate the value of Catholic education to government leaders.

Birth Announcements

Callen Tabbytosavit Dustin and Ashley Tabbytosavit of Kinder announce the birth of their son, Callen Wayne Tabbytosavit, born at Acadian Medical Center on Jan. 20 weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Edith Langley of Kinder.

How chocolate became tied to Valentine’s Day

Chocolate has been considered a special gift for centuries. It became linked to Valentine’s Day in the 1800s. Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day.

Pinpointing what is wrong with your plants

We all start out with good intentions and grand ideas when it comes to our gardens and houseplants.

Reed named St. Landry Parish Middle School Student of the Year

Destiny Chante’ Reed, a fifth grader at Central Middle School, has recently been named St. Landry Parish Middle School Student of the Year. Reed is a 4.0 GPA honor student at the middle school campus. Reed is the daughter of Travis and Delana Reed. She has two siblings, Travis Reed Jr.

Students are celebrated at St. Edmund

St. Edmund School celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments.

Twelfth Grade Student of the Year named at St. Edmund High

Savannah DeVillier, a senior at St. Edmund Catholic School received the 2020-2021 Student of the Year. This honor was announced during Tuesday’s morning Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Turfgrass specialist offers advice to repair storm-damaged lawns

For many Louisiana homeowners, a devastated lawn is just one more grim reminder of the terrible 2020 hurricane season. Lawns have been damaged by fallen trees and heavy equipment needed for cleanup and for making home repairs.

Catholic Schools Week celebration at St. Edmund

St. Edmund Catholic School celebrates Catholic Schools Week, Feb. 1 through Feb. 5. On Monday students celebrated their community. Second graders in Mary Joubert’s class at St. Edmund Elementary celebrated Catholic Schools Week and Monday students dressed as essential workers.