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Kidder, Savant announce January wedding date

Kevin and Christine Kidder of Breaux Bridge are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Danielle Kidder, to Garrett Paul Savant, son of Jenny and Peter Manuel of Ville Platte and Greg and Lisa Savant of Cecilia.

Highland Elementary adopted

The Dr. MLK City Wide Committee recently adopted Highland Elementary School and are making plans to be available for worthwhile projects. From left are Watty Jones, Rev. James Edwards, Brian Guillory, Chief Fontenot, Mike Thomas, Lt.

EHS senior project benefits children

Eunice High School seniors Brittany Ledoux, left, Delana Stevens and Kaite Johnson collected Christmas gifts for children at The Welcome House as their senior project. (Submitted Photo)

Weed control encourages better pine yields, AgCenter researchers say

By Karol Osborne SHREVEPORT — Pine tree height and growth can be improved for up to 28 years by controlling weeds during site preparation, LSU AgCenter researchers said at the Western Gulf Silvicultural Technology Exchange meeting Dec. 14 in Shreveport.

Growing moth orchids is not difficult

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist I have a small collection of orchids that are a delight to me. A common misconception is that orchids are difficult to grow. In fact, orchids are tough, resilient plants, and most are not that challenging if you just learn the growing conditions they prefer.

Bringing Christmas to residents

Some of St. Edmund second grade students read scriptures to residents at OakLane Wellness. From left, are Mary Grace Mayeaux, Trip Fontenot, Bryer Guillory and Lily Vidrine. (Submitted Photo)

Top AR students at Eunice Elementary

During a recent Friday flag pole ceremony, Eunice Elementary recognized students who worked hard to reach their AR goal. From left are Renee Atchison, Braydan Landry, Zoe LaRue, Paisley Cormier, Jayla Mickens, Hayden Morales, Kaylin Scott and Sophie Yaun. In back, Principal Mary Dupre.

Fifth grade DARE graduation at St. Edmund

These fifth graders at St. Edmund Elementary were recognized recently at a DARE graduation ceremony. (Submitted Photo)

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Chloe Andrepont, a senior at Eunice High School. Her parents are Lori and David Andrepont. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I would like to live in Tennessee because the weather is always nice.

Birth Announcements

Selena Savoy Paul Savoy Jr. and Daphne Savoy of Mamou announce the birth of their daughter, Selena Soyala Savoy, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 11 weighing 6 pounds and 7 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Arville and Betty Zackery of Mamou. Paternal grandparents are Jason Savoy Sr.