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The history of Veterans Day

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. Did you know that Veterans Day was once celebrated in October? The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives the history of Veteran’s Day. Service members make numerous sacrifices in defense of their countries.

St. Edmund High School crowns homecoming queen

St. Edmund High School crowned its homecoming queen Friday evening during half time at their homecoming game. Savannah DeVillier, right, a senior, was crowned. At left is 2019 St. Edmund High homecoming queen Olivia Moreau. DeVillier is the daughter of Phillip and Lisa DeVillier.

A chemistry project at St. Edmund

Heather Bertrand’s fifth grade class at St. Edmund Elementary created a chemical reaction by combining baking soda and vinegar. A gas was formed from this chemical reaction.

Iota High School names homecoming court

Iota High School will celebrate its homecoming next week. Iota High named its homecoming court. Homecoming Court maids include, in front, from left, are Natalie Blackwell, Amy Doucet, Bailey Sarsfield and Halle Fulton.

Homecoming Week at St. Edmund High School

St. Edmund High students celebrate Homecoming this week. Students dressed out of school uniforms this week to celebrate the festivities.

Interesting facts about pumpkins

Halloween isn’t complete without jack-o’-lanterns, and jack-o’-lanterns can’t be made without pumpkins. Plenty of people are familiar with pumpkins thanks to their connection to Halloween and, of course, pumpkin pie, but few may know some of the more interesting aspects of this Halloween staple.

Trichell crowned Eunice High's homecoming queen

Bailey Trichell, right, a senior at Eunice High School was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday evening at half time during Eunice High’s homecoming game. Left is 2019 Eunice High homecoming queen Taylor Alfred. Trichell is the daughter of Joey and Jamie Trichell. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

From the October 2008 files of The Eunice News

From the October 2008 files of The Eunice News

Pastor's Appreciation Sunday recognized by NAUW-Eunice Branch

Members of the NAUW-Eunice Branch showed their appreciation to ministers in the community each year during October which is set aside to recognize them for their work in the religious community.

Eat your spinach like Popeye

Did you know that spinach promotes a healthy heart? According to Newspaper Metro, spinach is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and fiber, making it a heart-healthy food worthy of addition to anyone’s diet.