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An elephant march game at a Back to School Bash

Trey Thomas, left, and De’Marion Levier, right, play a game Wednesday during a Back to School Bash at the Southeast Center. The free event was sponsored and hosted by Truthful Rehab Center. (Photo by Myra Miller)

AgCenter research station hosts Grambling summer program visitors

By Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.

Eunice schools set registration dates

First Day for Eunice public students is Aug. 9. St. Edmund students report for first day of school Aug. 8. Eunice schools scheduled registration dates and times for students.

Texas church youths group serve others in Eunice

These youths are not stuck inside playing video games this summer like some kids tend to do. They are serving others and are doing so outside of their comfort zone, state and home town.

New Buddy Bench at Highland Elementary

Principal Lorie LeDoux’s granddaughter, Isabella Brown, painted Highland Elementary’s new “Buddy Bench”. LeDoux extends a “thank you” to all who have contributed to the bench. (Submitted Photo)

Summer heat facts and safety

Source Metro Newspaper For many people, summertime is synonymous with trips to the beach, water sports and recreation.

Enjoy a stress-free summer with the kids

Source Metro Newspaper Between camp, going on holidays and playdates, summer vacation can feel like endless planning and shuffling from activity to activity. Fortunately, you can use these tips and tricks to cut down on your stress and enjoy quality family time together. Create a schedule.

Al Roger & La. Pride at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will have a performance by Al Roger & Louisiana Pride. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, and children ages 7 to 12 are $3.

Birth Announcements

Talea Kennedy Summer and Tony Kennedy Jr. of Eunice announce the birth of their daughter, Talea Bell Enola Kennedy, born at Acadian Medical Center on June 20 weighing 7 pounds and 11.6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mary Andrus of Eunice and Rudolph Skinner of Eunice.

Running the conditioner without breaking the bank

Few people can make it through the dog days of summer without turning on their air conditioners. There are ways to use them and still conserve energy. Here are tips from Newspaper Metro.