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Jr. Beta Club members at East Elementary

East Elementary recently inducted members of its Jr. Beta Club. Seated, from left, are Kyla Semien, Desiree Arceneaux, Rylie Poullard, Kevin Johnwell and Wesley Thibodeaux. In back, from left, are, Lucie Guillory, Kaylin Wilson, Chance Ortego and Caleb Simon. (Submitted photo)

Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary recognized its Students of the Week for Dec. 10 – 14. In front, from left, are William Carron, Kayden Lejeune, Daniel Turner, Reid Bielstein, Rylan Guidry and Rowynn Dietz.

Coloring contest winners named at Glendale

The Eunice Fire Department recently held a coloring contest for Glendale Elementary students Pictured are the first, second and third grade grade winners. From left are Ah’Reviona Brickey, Sara Lanthier, Cameron Freeman, Carson Thompson, Madison Aucoin and Corbin Gibson. (Photo submitted)

Birth Announcements

Asher Cain Blaize and Katie Cain of Opelousas announce the birth of their son, Asher James Cain, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 17 weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Carol Arnaud and Ricky Arnaud of Opelousas and Daniel Mayeux of Grand Coteau.

Donation to Eunice Food Bank

Throughout the holiday season Fruge Lumber solicited donations to the Eunice Food Bank. Customers and employees contributed to fund, Crystal LeJeune, an employee, said. On Dec. 19, LeJeune, left, and Sue Darbonne, right, also a Fruge Lumber employee, delivered a check in the amount of $436.

Mother, two children receive degrees from UL Lafayette

LAFAYETTE — Vanessa Adamson, her daughter Avery and her son Brock made the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies on Friday a family affair. They were each awarded degrees. Vanessa earned a master’s degree in criminal justice.

Graduation – with honors: Governor hails modest hero of Magna Carta caper

LAFAYETTE — Gov. John Bel Edwards participated in a benign ruse Friday to honor – and surprise – a University of Louisiana at Lafayette administrator who tackled a man police said tried to steal the Magna Carta.

UL Lafayette awards 1,260 diplomas during Fall Commencement

LAFAYETTE — UL Lafayette held Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Friday. There were 1,260 graduates who earned degrees during Commencement exercises. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 1,068 graduates. Master’s degrees were awarded to 172 graduates.

Recycling workshop

Keep Eunice Beautiful, along with John R. Guillory Insurance, partnered with the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center for a recycling workshop 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 8 during one of the center’s weekly Explore and Restore programs.

LSU AgCenter issues call for entries for 2020 Get It Growing calendar

Louisiana flowers, vegetables and gardens take center stage in the LSU AgCenter Get It Growing calendar, which is filled with gardening tips and instructions and vibrant photos of plants from across the state.