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Lakeview Park Pitres win at Cook off

Bonnie Pitre Kyzar and her son, Henry- “Hank The Tank,” smile for the camera during the announcement of winners at Crawfish Etouffee Cook off held Sunday. LakeView Beach & RV Park won second place in the Cooking Professional category.

No jail time, just great crawfish etouffee

Sherrie Cormier, left, and Nicholas Compton buy a sample of crawfish etouffee from Angelique Young, center, the Eunice Police, at their booth. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Diocese Student of the Year

St. Francis School in Iota’s Eight Grade Student of the Year, Cole Laurent Broussard, was honored with Eighth Grade Student of the Year for the entire Lafayette Diocese.

Cajun Cowboy 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 The Cajun Cowboy & The Stirrups.
Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Riley Moran, a sixth grade student at Central Middle School. His parents are Laci Fruge and Joey Moran.

Easter symbolism complements the holiday

Easter has many recognized symbolisms and traditions, however, the meaning behind each one is interesting and, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, understanding the importance behind each symbols can be meaningful.

LaFleur, Richard announce engagement

Tony and Cheryl LaFleur of Ville Platte are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lacey Marie LaFleur, to Nickolas Jude Richard, son of Scotty and Jana Richard of Eunice.

Bulb Blossom Garden of the Week chosen

Donna Baltakis, a member of the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club, chose the Garden of the Week and presented the marker to Hilda Carrier at 1447 Nile St.

Albert Einstein’s birthday at Glendale Elementary

In honor of Albert Einstein’s birthday and Pi Day on March 14, Michelle Stelly and her student teacher Ashley Newsom at Glendale Elementary encouraged their fourth grade students’ love of math with many activities throughout the day including the

Louisiana Agriculture at Eunice Elementary

Aurdie Bellard, a member of the Rotary Club, paid a visit at Eunice Elementary to read to students. They celebrated Louisiana Agriculture in the classroom. The La.