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The Eunice News accepting Senior Bios

Attention all graduating seniors Graduation is right around the corner and much is needed ahead of time for the newspaper’s special graduation edition. Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to email their senior bios.

Common household poisons that put kids in harm’s way

Childhood is time of exploration for youngsters. Curiosity is a healthy way for kids to broaden their horizons. However, in an effort to learn more about their world, children may find themselves in harm’s way.

CFMA gives French books, CDs to library

The CFMA (Acadiana Chapter) gave a donation Monday to the Eunice Public Library. They presented two sets of Cajun French CD’s by Fred Charlie, two Dictionaries of the Cajun Language and two Dictionairies of Louisiana French.

Classroom materials provided, EHS senior project

Eunice High School seniors Abigail Miller and Megan Fontenot completed their senior project. They raised money for the special education classroom through a number of bake sales.

Birth Announcements

Madilynn Laperouse Randi (Kaye Kaye) and Philip Laperouse of Beaumont, Texas announce the birth of their daughter, Madilynn Estelle Laperouse, born at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, on March 9 weighing 7 pounds and 1 ounce. Maternal grandparents are Kim and Blaine DeVillier of Eunice.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

East Elementary honored its Students of the Month for February. Seated, in front, from left are Harper Leger, Lucy Deville, Madison Guillory, and Kaydence Guillory. Standing, from left, are Robert Castille, Randon Richard, Gabriel Stevens and Dailen Jones. Not pictured is Kayden Thomas.

Paw Perfect Students at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary names it Paw Perfect students for the week of March 11. These students exemplified great behavior. From left are Addisyn Myers, Amelia Bourgeois, Walker Brickley and Liam Douget. Not pictured are Keith Reed and London Joseph. (Submitted photo)

Nutrition lunch and learn offered at Opelousas General Hospital

By Johnny Morgan OPELOUSAS — Medical personnel heard the basics of healthful eating and managing their weight during a recent lunch-hour presentation at Opelousas General Hospital. LSU AgCenter nutrition agent Katie Guedry provides the information during two 30-minute sessions once a month in St.

Louisiana 4-H offers tips to keep kids safe while home alone

By Olivia McClure, omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu BATON ROUGE — With Louisiana schools shuttered for the next few weeks in an effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, many children may find themselves at home alone.

Too much sleep can be harmful

I have got to get in a good night’s sleep or I will be a complete grouch the next day. If I can get in seven to eight hours of sleep, I am OK and can function pretty well the next day.