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What parents can do to be more involved at school

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Education is vital for young people to reach their full potential and enjoy success in adulthood. Students’ academic journeys begin as early as preschool and continue for decades.

Bottom watering container plants

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 8, 2025
Bottom watering house plants is a great watering technique where plants absorb water from the bottom up instead of being fed water from the top. It promotes stronger healthier roots by making them grow downward for their water source, which also helps to anchor the plant.
Highland Early Learning Center held kindergarten registration.

Highland Early Learning Center held kindergarten registration.

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Kindergarten registration at Highland

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Highland Early Learning Center held kindergarten registration. Pictured are kindergarten teachers Angela Williams, Debra Aguillard, and Lauren Reynolds. They are assisting parents with registration.
Free back to school haircuts

Free back to school haircuts

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Free back to school haircuts

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Logan Anthony Lee, 4, gets a free haircut from Phillip Isaac of Front Page Fades & Styles in Eunice. The haircut was free of charge, provided by Progressive Brothers, a non-profit, civic organization, in Eunice.
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Historical events from August 1925

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in August 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The National Football League awards franchises to four new teams on August 1.
During the 13th Annual Women with Heart event sponsored by St. Landry-Evangeline United Way, a panel of educators discussed the importance of early reading intervention. Shown, from left, are moderator Bambi Polotzola and panelists June Inhern, Katrina Ardoin and Kelli LaFleur. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

During the 13th Annual Women with Heart event sponsored by St. Landry-Evangeline United Way, a panel of educators discussed the importance of early reading intervention. Shown, from left, are moderator Bambi Polotzola and panelists June Inhern, Katrina Ardoin and Kelli LaFleur. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Educators honored at Women With Heart event

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
The United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way hosted the 13th Annual Women With Heart Luncheon and Awards event on July 28 at the Opelousas Civic Center. The theme for this year’s event was “Education - Past, Present and Future.” According to Ginger LeComtpe, executive director of St.
Kimley Triplett, a second grade teacher at East, prepares her classroom for first day of school.

Kimley Triplett, a second grade teacher at East, prepares her classroom for first day of school.

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Teachers prepare for first day of school at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Kimley Triplett, a second grade teacher at East Elementary, gets a Knowledge board ready for her students Monday morning. Eunice public students return to class on Aug. 7. (Photos by Myra Miller)
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The scoop on various frozen treats

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Frozen treats are a welcome indulgence when temperatures rise. Ice cream, gelato and other cold treats can quickly cool a person down on a hot day.
Eunice High registration

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Registration at Eunice High School signals start of school

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Eunice High School held registration Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the new school term. On Tuesday morning senior students, and senior parents, were registering. at the table, from left Jennifer Reed, Brooke LeJeune, Jennifer Fontenot and Krissia Bernard. Standing in far back is unidentified.