Lifestyle
Myra Miller
First graders at St. Edmund Elementary Dawson Fuselier, left, and Roan Leger were specially chosen by the Holy Spirit in Stephanie Manuel’s first grade religion class to spend the weekend with Jesus.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Truitt retires after 32 years of service at Central Middle
Myra Miller
Benjamin Truitt has worked as a custodian at Central Middle School for 32-1/2 years. He is a hard and dedicated worker, said Principal Octavia Warren.
Warren added about Truitt, “He goes above and beyond on the job by showing care and concern for students and staff.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Eight healthy snack ideas kids will love
Myra Miller
Parents know that growing children need a lot of food. According to pediatric dietitian Hanna Leikin, MS, RD, CSP, LD, kids need a higher calorie demand per body weight compared to adults to support bone development, muscle growth and other bodily functions.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
St. Edmund Crown Bearers
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St. Edmund named its Homecoming Crown bearers. They are Mary Feucht, left, Hope Evans and Decker Landry. (Submitted photo)
Friday, September 5, 2025
St. Edmund Homecoming Court
Myra Miller
St. Edmund High School named its Homecoming court. In front from left are Ruby Durham, junior; Malori Bellard, Rowe Klein, sophomores; Beth Miller and Madeline Pitre, freshmen.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Birth Announcements
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Vivian Blanchard
Michael John Blanchard II of Eunice and Gracie Elizabeth Godeaux of Mamou announce the birth of their daughter, Vivian Hayes Blanchard, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 23 weighing 6 pounds and 5.4 ounces.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Historical events from Sept. 1925
Myra Miller
The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro.
– Global commerce continues to be disrupted when Danish seamen go on strike over their wages on September 1.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Eunice High School named its homecoming court. Those senior maids are, seated, from left, Jaida Kelley, Simone Laws, Blaire Dupre, C’ona Rhines, and Kaylee Fontenot. Standing in back from left are Sarah Vienne, Ava Grace Brown, De’miyah Reed, Sydni Miller and Akeviona Monday. (Submitted photo)
Eunice High Homecoming Court named
Harlan Kirgan
Eunice High School named its homecoming court. Those senior maids are, seated, from left, Jaida Kelley, Simone Laws, Blaire Dupre, C’ona Rhines, and Kaylee Fontenot. Standing in back from left are Sarah Vienne, Ava Grace Brown, De’miyah Reed, Sydni Miller and Akeviona Monday. (Submitted photo)
Friday, August 29, 2025
The Eunice Players’ Theatre will present “The Savannah Sipping Society” with opening at 7 p.m. Sept. 10. The play contains adult content. It is suitable for mature audiences only, parental discretion is advised. From left are Kelly Peart Bertrand, Bonnie Pitre Kyzar, Lauren Benoit Bourgeois and Michelle Reed. (Submitted photo)
‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ premiers Sept. 10 at Players’ Theatre
Harlan Kirgan
Who remembers “The Golden Girls”? Well, you are in for a treat, because this show was written by one of their writers!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Skip the salt, but keep the flavor
Myra Miller
The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water and minerals. The Harvard T.H.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025