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Jamie Smith

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Smith is District Support Person of the Year

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Jamie Smith is St. Landry Parish District Support Person of the Year. Smith was named earlier Support Person of the Year at Eunice High. Smith has been employed for the past nine years at Eunice High and she has worked as the school’s secretary for the past two years.

Fajah Guillory

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Guillory named Eunice High District Student of the Year

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Fajah Guillory, a senior at Eunice High, was named Student of the Year at the high school. Guillory later competed at district level and has been named District Student of the Year. Guillory is involved in many school activities, clubs and sports.

Myra Miller

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How to master the art of last minute shopping

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Shoppers who wait until the eleventh hour to do their holiday shopping are in good company. Consolidated Credit says one in five shoppers waits until December to start grabbing holiday gifts.

Myra Miller

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Eight guidelines for safe gifts

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Everyone wants their gifts to be well-received. For those giving presents to children, they want to see kids’ faces light up with excitement when they find a spectacular present underneath all that wrapping paper.

Myra Miller

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December 1924 historical events

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, that helped to shape the world in December 1924. – Boston Arena hosts the first National Hockey League game ever played in the United States on December 1.

Myra Miller

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Black Friday shopping tips

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Retail holidays now dot the consumer landscape throughout much of the year. That shift has made a day like Black Friday somewhat less unique than it was in years past.

Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunias are a vibrant choice for cool-season gardens. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Out with the old, in with the new: Time for cool-season color in the Louisiana garden

From The LSU AgCenter

Friday, November 22, 2024

From the LSU AgCenter The familiar saying “out with the old, in with the new” is probably not something many folks associate with fall or winter. The adage is more likely to conjure visions of activities like spring cleaning — and the sense of renewal that comes with that season. But guess what?

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority donated canned goods and presented a monetary donation to Mary Ann Guillory, director at the Eunice Food Bank.

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Beta Sigma Phi donation

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority donated canned goods and presented a monetary donation to Mary Ann Guillory, director at the Eunice Food Bank. The sorority holds a drawing with several names each year and the winner is presented with the canned goods and money.

An Angel Tree is set up at Chris Designs/Chris Sacred Heart Christian Books & Gifts with paper angels on the tree. Each angel is labeled female or male with three wishes asked for Christmas.

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An Angel Tree

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

An Angel Tree is set up at Chris Designs/Chris Sacred Heart Christian Books & Gifts with paper angels on the tree. Each angel is labeled female or male with three wishes asked for Christmas. The angels are designated for Oak Lane Wellness residents. Return the wrapped gift to Chris Designs.

Myra Miller

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Simplify your Thanksgiving dinner menu

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Thanksgiving is a much anticipated and beloved holiday. Celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada and the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving in each country offers families and friends an opportunity to gather and break bread together.