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Students attending Cultural Arts in Amy Myers’ class at East Elementary learned all about Mardi Gras traditions here in Cajun Country and how they are different from the way it is celebrated in places like New Orleans and Lafayette.

Students attending Cultural Arts in Amy Myers’ class at East Elementary learned all about Mardi Gras traditions here in Cajun Country and how they are different from the way it is celebrated in places like New Orleans and Lafayette.

Mardi Gras cultural lesson at East

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Students attending Cultural Arts in Amy Myers’ class at East Elementary learned all about Mardi Gras traditions here in Cajun Country and how they are different from the way it is celebrated in places like New Orleans and Lafayette. Kindergarten students are begging for “cinq sous.
Jean Johnson and Paul Feavel invited Eunice queens and local area queens Sunday to their upstairs apartment for a lesson on making traditional screened Mardi Gras masks.

Jean Johnson and Paul Feavel invited Eunice queens and local area queens Sunday to their upstairs apartment for a lesson on making traditional screened Mardi Gras masks.

Queens crafting Mardi Gras masks

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Jean Johnson and Paul Feavel invited Eunice queens and local area queens Sunday to their upstairs apartment for a lesson on making traditional screened Mardi Gras masks.
First grade students at East Elementary painted the traditional screen masks.

First grade students at East Elementary painted the traditional screen masks.

Mardi Gras masks at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 6, 2025
First grade students at East Elementary painted the traditional screen masks. In front from left are Kason Stevens, Jesslyn Richard, Charm Barrett, Lucy Ortego, Jailynn Dupre, and Milan Matthews.
The ninth annual Parade of Paws was held Sunday afternoon at downtown North 2nd with over 29 entries of Mardi Gras clad canines. The organizer of the event is Jerica Guillory. Pictured above are first, second, and third place winners and ribbon winners. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The ninth annual Parade of Paws was held Sunday afternoon at downtown North 2nd with over 29 entries of Mardi Gras clad canines. The organizer of the event is Jerica Guillory. Pictured above are first, second, and third place winners and ribbon winners. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Ninth annual Parade of Paws

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The ninth annual Parade of Paws parade was held at 3 p.m. Sunday downtown on South 2nd Street. Organizer and event planner Jerica Guillory held registration in front of Beaucoup for the event before the parade began. There were over 29 entries.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Historical events from March 1925

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. –A military committee in France concludes that Germany committed gross violations of the Treaty of Versailles on March 1.
Seniors bios needed

Seniors bios needed

Attention all graduating seniors

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 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.
Malachi Zakia Robinson

Malachi Zakia Robinson

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Malachi Robinson Derrick Robinson Sr. and Brook Suire of Eunice announce the birth of their son, Malachi Zakia Robinson, born at Acadian Medical Center on Feb. 20 weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Sherry Broussard and Kenneth Suire.
Joe Aucoin, a current junior at St. Edmund High, presented information about the Louisiana Youth Seminar to fellow classmates.

Joe Aucoin, a current junior at St. Edmund High, presented information about the Louisiana Youth Seminar to fellow classmates.

Louisiana Youth Seminar

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Joe Aucoin, a current junior at St. Edmund High, presented information about the Louisiana Youth Seminar to fellow classmates. The Louisiana Youth Seminar is held each summer. Aucoin attended the past two years. It is held on the LSU campus and will be July 22-25 this year.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Activities to strengthen the heart

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The heart is a vital component of the human body. Without a functional heart, life is simply not possible. As with other muscles in the body, it is important to give the heart a workout to improve its strength and vitality.
Brittany’s Comeaux’s third grade students at St. Edmund Elementary are reading a drama play during reading class. Each student got a script featuring their own character. They took to the freshly renovated stage in the old gym to bring the story to life. From left are Cyda Hare, Adeline Wimberly, Clare Fruge and Kolt McGee. (Submitted photo)

Brittany’s Comeaux’s third grade students at St. Edmund Elementary are reading a drama play during reading class. Each student got a script featuring their own character. They took to the freshly renovated stage in the old gym to bring the story to life. From left are Cyda Hare, Adeline Wimberly, Clare Fruge and Kolt McGee. (Submitted photo)

A play at St. Edmund Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Brittany’s Comeaux’s third grade students at St. Edmund Elementary are reading a drama play during reading class. Each student got a script featuring their own character. They took to the freshly renovated stage in the old gym to bring the story to life.