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Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queens crowned

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queens crowned

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queens crowned

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The first ever Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queens were crowned on Feb. 1. Each queen will spread the heritage of Eunice and the Cajun Mardi Gras traditions throughout Louisiana.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
John Miller Hank and Ally Miller of Eunice announce the birth of their son, John Luke Miller, born at Acadian Medical Center on Jan. 30 weighing 8 pounds. Maternal grandparents are Cole and Christine Deville of Eunice and Lucas and Polly Marks of Ville Platte.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Eight unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Gifting is a key component of Valentine’s Day celebrations every February 14. Valentine’s Day is a mere month-and-a-half after the holiday season, so ideas for more thoughtful gifts may be in short supply. Let these Valentine’s day gift ideas, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, serve as inspiration. 1.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Historical events from February 1925

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in February 1925.
Students of the Year are named at St. Edmund Catholic School. From left are the Rev. John Dugas, Henry Summerlin, Twelfth Grade Students of the Year; Madeline Evans, Eighth Grade Student of the Year; Mary Katherine Fontenot, Fifth Grade Student of the Year; and Mitchell Fontenot, principal. (Submitted photos)

Students of the Year are named at St. Edmund Catholic School. From left are the Rev. John Dugas, Henry Summerlin, Twelfth Grade Students of the Year; Madeline Evans, Eighth Grade Student of the Year; Mary Katherine Fontenot, Fifth Grade Student of the Year; and Mitchell Fontenot, principal. (Submitted photos)

Students and Teachers of the Year at St. Edmund Catholic School

Myra Miller
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Catholic Schools Week is a time each year that St. Edmund celebrate Catholic Education, especially in the areas of Faith, Service, and Excellence. A part of St. Edmund’s celebration is announcing our students, teachers, and supporters of the year.
Supporters of the Year named at St. Edmund

Supporters of the Year named at St. Edmund

Supporters of the Year named at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Each year St. Edmund Catholic School has the opportunity to recognize individuals for their support of St. Edmund Catholic School by naming Supporter(s) of the Year. St. Edmund is thankful and blessed to have so many parents, grandparents, and alumni who generously support St.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Eva Jenkins Jacob and Anna Jenkins of Basile announce the birth of their daughter, Eva Marie Jenkins, born at Acadian Medical Center on Jan. 18 weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Eric and Tracy Duplechain of Eunice.
Top AR students at East Elementary

Top AR students at East Elementary

East recognizes AR students

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
These East Elementary students have recently met another of their Accelerated Reader goals. They received certificates and were able to choose a new book for themselves. From left are Jolie Babineaux, Malayna Martinez, Molli Gaspard, Baylor Chappell, Jacelynn Dupre and Maddie-Lynn Faulkner.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Tips to make soup more nutritious

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Soup is a dish that wears many hats. When the weather becomes chilly, people often turn to soup to warm themselves up from the inside out. Soup, especially when soup is paired with a favorite sandwich, also can be a simple and light meal when one doesn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen.