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Soaring Eagles of the Month at ECA are, from left, Isla LaCombe, Pre-K 4; Cassidy Hull, kindergarten; Micah Brown, first grade; Lukas Keohavong, Pre-K 3; and Josie Fruge, second grader. (Submitted photos)

Soaring Eagles of the Month at ECA are, from left, Isla LaCombe, Pre-K 4; Cassidy Hull, kindergarten; Micah Brown, first grade; Lukas Keohavong, Pre-K 3; and Josie Fruge, second grader. (Submitted photos)

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ECA Eagles and Soaring Eagles of the Month

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Eunice Christian Academy announces its October Eagles of the Month and Soaring Eagles. At ECA, the school routinely celebrates its scholars who consistently exemplify positive behavior and all of the Fruits of the Spirit. These students are honored as “Eagles of the Month.
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Five tips for healthier baking

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Baking is a beloved pastime for many people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to baking as a way to not only while away the hours, but to have a tangible product they could enjoy after all of their efforts.
St. Edmund’s 2025 Homecoming Court visited their neighbors at Eunice High last week.

St. Edmund’s 2025 Homecoming Court visited their neighbors at Eunice High last week.

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St. Ed Court visits at Eunice High tea

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
St. Edmund’s 2025 Homecoming Court visited their neighbors at Eunice High last week. They proudly represented their school alongside the Eunice High Homecoming Court at their tea and parade.
St. Edmund students learn about community helpers.

St. Edmund students learn about community helpers.

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Community Helper Spotlight

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Dr. Leslie Gautreaux, a local veterinarian, visited Michelle Newsom and Lynnette Fontenot first grade class at St. Edmund Elementary and shared all about her important work as a vet.
St. Edmund students help keep Eunice clean and beautiful.

St. Edmund students help keep Eunice clean and beautiful.

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St. Edmund Keeping Eunice Beautiful

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
St. Edmund students donated their time to Keeping Eunice Beautiful with a gratitude, guidance and help from their St. Edmund alumnus Randy Cooper. Cooper led the students on a commendable service project aimed at enhancing the beauty of Eunice Saturday.
Celebrating with Grace Landreneau were some of her family members. From left are Billy McGee of Eunice, a brother; Landreneau; a daughter in law Greta Ardoin of Mamou; and a granddaughter Tanya Ezernack of Orange, Texas. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Celebrating with Grace Landreneau were some of her family members. From left are Billy McGee of Eunice, a brother; Landreneau; a daughter in law Greta Ardoin of Mamou; and a granddaughter Tanya Ezernack of Orange, Texas. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Landreneau celebrates 100th birthday

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Grace Landreneau of Eunice says she does not feel 100 years old and certainly doesn’t look 100. She said getting to be this wise age was only by the grace of God. Her advice to others hoping to live a long long life is, “Give and leave everything to the Lord.
Kaylee Fontenot, a senior at Eunice High, was crowned Homecoming Queen.

Kaylee Fontenot, a senior at Eunice High, was crowned Homecoming Queen.

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Eunice High homecoming queen crowned

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Kaylee Fontenot was named Eunice High School homecoming queen during half time at Eunice High homecoming football game Friday. She is pictured with her parents, Casey Comeaux and Justin Fontenot. Fontenot is a senior at Eunice High. (Submitted photo)
1961 Eunice High School Class Reunion

1961 Eunice High School Class Reunion

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EHS Class of 1961 reunion

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Eunice High Class of 1961 held its class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the KC Hall in Eunice. There were 19 classmates present. In front, from left,are Sheila Brown Landreneau, Claudia Quirk Fruge, Mona Brown Guidry, Gloria Carrier Naquin, Romer Nell Vienne Privat and Thelma Fruge Richard.
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Historical events from October 1925

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The Lerma River in Guanajuato, Mexico, floods on October 1, leaving thousands of people homeless as a result.
From left are seniors Cane Fontenot and Ashton Pedigo. (Photos by Myra Miller)

From left are seniors Cane Fontenot and Ashton Pedigo. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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Eunice High School students celebrate homecoming

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Eunice High School students celebrate homecoming week. On Monday, seniors dressed in togas and underclassmen dressed in different colors. Tueday’s theme was, “Rhyme without a Reason,” Wednesday’s theme for students was “Nickelodeon.