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Coloring contest winner at Eunice Elementary

Keymani Harrison, a first grader at Eunice Elementary, was named the Golden ticket winner of a coloring contest sponsored by the Eunice Fire department. Harrison had the opportunity to ride on a fire truck during the Kiwanis Christmas parade. (Submitted photo)

Don’t overlook this ornamental tree with edible fruit

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Are you looking for a small to medium-sized, evergreen landscape tree that is easy to care for, has fragrant, delicate, white flowers and also makes delicious fruit? Look no further. Loquat is the tree for you.

Birth Announcements

Maddox Robles Brandy and Michael Robles of Ville Platte announce the birth of their son, Maddox Michael Robles, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 31 weighing 6 pounds and 14.8 ounces.

Saucier at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will have a performance by Shawn Saucier & The LA Scramble Band, Admission is $5. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m.

How to make your favorite foods healthier

Resolving to eat healthier can be easy by making some simple swaps when preparing your favorite foods. Courtesy of Newspaper Metro, with a few easy tweaks, meals can be made much more healthy. After the whirlwind of the holiday season, the season of resolutions takes over.

Ballew, Johnson on Centenary College Fall 2019 Dean’s List

A total of 228 Centenary students have been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2019. The honor list names all students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in 12 or more semester hours taken for a letter grade during the spring semester.

Meche, Rozas announce February wedding date

Jeffery and Kathleen Meche of Iota are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Madison Clare Meche, to Kramer Reeves Rozas, son of Jacque Rozas of Lake Charles and Ginger Rozas of Eunice.

From The Eunice News files

From the January 2010 files of The Eunice News. Library completes obituary index. Contrary to popular wisdom, not everything can be found on the internet. But starting this month, a chunk of Eunice history will be available for historians, genealogists and the general public.

Magical Behavior students at East Elementary

East Elementary recently recognized Students With Magical Behavior during their Celebrate The Magic Program. Seated, from left, are Ellie Deville, Mary Helen Bollich, Kason Thomas, Ava Cornely, Madeline Chaumont and Olivia Guillory.

East Elementary Top AR students honored

East Elementary recently presented AR awards to several fourth-grade students. In front, from left, are Kinzey Reed, Kowen Dupre, Lashyra Harvey, Aadien Farley and Sawyer Lomas. In back, from left, are Principal Gina LaGrange, Michael Jackson and Seann Aucoin. (Submitted photo)