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New Homegrown by Heroes logo depicts female vets

BATON ROUGE — The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) recently revamped its state collaborated Homegrown by Heroes labels with the inclusion of a female service member to complement the existing male figure.

Louisiana tops list of states with most at-risk youth, New Jersey ranks best

By Bethany Blankley The Center Square Youth fare the worst in Louisiana, and the best in New Jersey, according to a national analysis of factors impacting at-risk youth by the consumer financial site, WalletHub.

Eunice schools announce registrations

Some Eunice schools have their registration dates and times, and open house announced. Central Middle School will hold late registration from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1. Orientation for fifth graders is from 6 to 8 p.m. July 30. Eunice High School registration will be from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Godspell continues at Eunice Players’ Theatre through July 27

The Eunice Players’ Theatre’s production of Godspell continues at 2 p.m. today. Evening performances follow on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Tickets are $15 and are available at Beaucoup, 114 Second Street, in downtown Eunice, located directly across from the theatre.

Sprinkle Shower for the New Life Pregnancy Center set July 21

A Sprinkle Shower, for the New Life Pregnancy Center in Mamou, will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday at Gabrielle’s in Eunice. Gabrielle’s is located at 235 W. Laurel. Hosting the Sprinkle Shower will be the Catholic Daughters of St. Anthony’s Church, St. Thomas More in Eunice, and St.

Huval/Fuselier 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 Huval/Fuselier Family Band. Admission is $5. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m.

Player’s Theatre’s Godspell production includes live band

By: Darrel LeJeune, The Basile Weekly Editor In this age of “canned” music, most community theatre’s have opted for recorded accompaniments for their musical productions.

Learn more about Kale and its benefits

By LSU AG Center Health Cynthia Clifton The benefit of Kale is that it is loaded with lots of compounds that have powerful medicinal properties.These properties include: Among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

Birth Announcements

Emmett Berza Alexis and Jacoby Berza of Mamou announce the birth of their son, Emmett Jaymes Berza, born at Acadian Medical Center on July 2 weighing 7 pounds and 1.2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Glen Bordelon and Laurie Ardoin of Mamou. Paternal grandparents are Cathy and James Berza of Mamou.

How to prevent dehydration

Watch out and know your limitations when outdoors in summer’s extreme heat. Limiting time spent outdoors on hot days and keeping a close eye on your fluid intake and fluid levels can help prevent dehydration.