Lifestyle

Happy Birthday!

Thirty-six years ago today I gave birth to my first born, a daughter. She was due on April 18, 1984, however, she decided she wanted to see the world nine days earlier, April 9. And this momma was not happy about it. I had just given my notice at my part-time job a few days earlier.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church extends Holy Week schedule of Masses

The Reverend and Pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice stands in front of the church’s rectory doors and extends an invitation for all to join in Holy Week Masses and Easter Sunday Mass via their social media page.

Good health starts at home

With many people spending more time in their homes, it’s important to make sure to keep indoor air quality at a high level. It’s easy to forget the importance of breathing air with minimal contaminants while at home, said LSU AgCenter agent Beth Gambel.

Senior project

Eunice High School seniors Shanyia Toussaint, left, and Kaitlyn Darbonne completed their senior project by applying a fresh coat of paint in Coach Chad Andrepont’s classroom. (Submitted photo)

Teddy bear search

The Jenkins sisters went on a Bear Hunt, which is a positive novelty going on in Eunice neighborhoods. Families drive along in search or a scavenger hunt for stuffed teddy bears in neighborhood home windows and doors. Some homes display teddy bears outdoors, sitting in chairs.

Bear sightings and chalk art work

During this pandemic of the caronavirus Eunice kids and families at home are finding creative ways and means to pass their time. If you own colored chalk use it. Seems to be families and kids are drawing on home driveways positive pictures and messages.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation bios and senior photos from Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are needed. Also accepted are senior photos from Iota High and Basile High. Seniors can email your senior photo directly to myra.miller@eunicetoday.com Include your first and last name and school on your email.

Josi Lemelle named Junior High Parish Student of the Year

Eunice Junior High Student of the Year Josi A. Lemelle has been named Parish Student of the Year. Lemelle is a 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Eunice Jr. High. She is the daughter of Chad and Fran Lemelle.

Bingo games at Goodhope Place Apartments

Goodhope Place Apartment tenants enjoyed a game of bingo provide by the manager. From left are tenants Viola Dossman, Dale Jenkins, Margaret Hendrix, Marie Scott, Debra King, Gerrell Charles and Sandra Rideau. (Submitted photo)

Sowela Tech representative at St. Edmund High

Dedria Walton, assistant director of recruitment and career planning at Sowela Technical Community College, gave a presentation to St. Edmund High students.