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Students of the Month at East Elementary

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members met for their May meeting. Jean Johnson was recognized for her first place LGCF award, Wille A. Hundley Public Relations Award for her horticulture articles published bi-monthly in The Eunice News. From left are Johnson, Donna Baltakis, president; Crystal Manuel and April DeRouen. (Submitted photo)

Club congratulates Johnson on awards

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 9, 2025

Members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club gathered for their monthly meeting held at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The business meeting centered around programming ideas and topics for next year. The club takes a break during July and August and will begin again in September.

Lilly Moreau, 3, bites into a hamburger at the St. Edmund Spring Fair. She is with her Aunt April Murray.

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St. Edmund Spring Fair

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Red, White & Bluedreaux, Land of the Free, Home of the Jays... was this year’s theme of St. Edmund Spring Fair. During Friday, Saturday and Sunday the public, adults, youth, teenagers and kids enjoyed the annual St. Edmund Spring Fair.

Eunice High Senior National Honor Society

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Academic Excellence Assembly at Eunice High

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Senior National Honor Society members at Eunice High are, seated from left, Fajah Guillory, Aniylah Ned, Shiya Ceasar, Brooklyn Darbonne, Ava Landreneau, Vivian Andrus, Jacelyn Faul, Breanna Fruge, Kierstan Guillory and Jyerra Edwards.

Myra Miller

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Tips to make Mother’s Day extra special

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Mother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years, and in that time mothers have grown accustomed to certain staples of the holiday.

Seniors bios needed

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Attention all graduating seniors

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The month of May will be here soon. Graduation will be approaching soon 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.