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. From left are Seth Aucoin, Lauren Bearb, Hayden Bertrand, Ross Bertrand, Londyn Berzas and Clara Brown. (Photos by Myra Miller)

St. Edmund Catholic High School graduation

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The traditional tassel turning on the caps happened Saturday morning during St. Edmund High School graduation Mass ceremony. There were 38 graduating seniors of the Class of 2025. From left are Seth Aucoin, Lauren Bearb, Hayden Bertrand, Ross Bertrand, Londyn Berzas and Clara Brown.

Myra Miller

Seven ways to honor active military and veterans

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

A major portion of the North American population is comprised of people who are actively serving in the Armed Forces or those who once did. USAFacts reports the military included 2,079,142 military personnel and 778,539 civilians as of September 2023. In 2023, the U.S.

Don’t stop be-leafing, journey into tree planting

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 16, 2025

Planting trees add to community pride with their tranquility and beauty and also help the environment. Trees planted near an air condition unit or next to walls and windows can reduce home energy consumption by up to 30%.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz presents the Louiisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship to Eunice High senior Fajah Guillory. (Submitted photo)

Eunice student wins Sheriff’s Scholarship

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz announced that Fajah Guillory of Eunice is the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

Abby Chapman’s fourth-grade science class at St. Edmund Elementary has recently completed their module on Forces and Motion.

St. Ed fourth graders’ science project

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Abby Chapman’s fourth-grade science class at St. Edmund Elementary has recently completed their module on Forces and Motion.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

East Elementary honored its April Students of the Month. From left, are Michael Henry, Karmyn Phill, Greyson McBride, Korbin Richard, Gracelyn Andrus, Nylah Thomas and Drayson Mitchell. (Submitted photo)

Nicole Lanthier’s second-grade students at St. Edmund Elementary have been exploring various animal habitats through research.

Animal Habitats at St. Edmund Elementary

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Nicole Lanthier’s second-grade students at St. Edmund Elementary have been exploring various animal habitats through research. Each student selected an animal to investigate, using the information they gathered to create a hands-on project that showcases the animal’s habitat.

St. Edmund High seniors celebrate last day of school on campus.

St. Edmund seniors last day on campus

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

St Edmund Catholic High School seniors do their traditional “Run Out” on their last day of school Tuesday. The seniors will graduate at 11 a.m. Saturday inside St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Mi’Layna Ambres Dana Duriso and Mildon Ambres of Opelousas announce the birth of their daughter, Mi’Layna Skye Ambres, born at Acadian Medical Center on March 31 weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Shannon Franase, Danny Francis, Milton Ambres, all of Opelousas.

Myra Miller

How to plan an engaging vacation

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Recreation is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The nonprofit HelpGuide.org notes that making time for recreation provides a host of health benefits, including reduced stress, improved brain function and even stronger relationships.