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VFW Post and Auxiliary held a drive-thru for essay winners

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 and Ladies Auxiliary each year host and sponsor an Americanism essay contest for Eunice students. Students from all Eunice elementary, junior high and high schools enter and participate in the contest.

Southern bacterial wilt a problem in Louisiana vegetables 

 Louisiana vegetable growers are beginning to see problems from southern bacterial wilt, one of the most serious diseases of garden crops including tomatoes, eggplant and bell peppers.

CDA winners

The CDA Eunice Court 208 sponsors an Education Contest where St. Edmund students participate in essay writing, poetry and photography. Winners are elected at a local level, and all first place winners are sent for judging at the state level. The following St.

How to instill the love of reading

A love of reading can benefit youngsters in numerous ways. Parents can try various strategies to instill a love of reading in their children. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives parents tips and suggestions on how to make reading a major part of the entire family.

Residential Yard of the Month

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club has selected the garden of Dr. Donnie Barnes as its recipient of the Residential Yard for the Month of May.

Business Yard of the Month

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club has recognized the Eunice Downtown Merchants Association, as the Business Yard for the month of May.

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Mother’s Day is Sunday. Let’s celebrate our Mothers. Despite the pandemic and Stay Home Order extended until May 15, we can still celebrate Mothers. I am a mother and I’m just blessed, happy to be healthy, and to be loved by my family.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation bios are needed. Seniors from St. Edmund and Eunice High School can email bios directly to myra.miller@eunicetoday.

Find fresh food using Louisiana Farm to School Program tool

By Olivia McClure omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu BATON ROUGE — People who are searching for farm-fresh foods and ways to support the Louisiana economy during the coronavirus pandemic can turn to a new online tool to find sellers that are open for business.

The season of allergies and asthma

Allergies and asthma often go hand-in-hand. Treating symptoms and avoiding triggers can help immensely. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you some advice on how to treat and steps to take to alleviate asthma symptoms.