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Newly elected president, Donna Baltakis, led the September meeting, which was hosted by member Pam Quirk. Quirk also presented the program which was titled “Fun with Napkins”.

September Bulb & Blossom Garden Club meeting

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club held their first meeting for the 2024-26 term of its new officers. Newly elected president, Donna Baltakis, led the September meeting, which was hosted by member Pam Quirk. Quirk also presented the program which was titled “Fun with Napkins”.

Alice Brown

St. Edmund students learn about their community

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Third graders in Brittany Comeaux’s class at St. Edmund Elementary are loving their community. Students were asked to go out and take pictures in their community and explain what is so important about where they are growing up. Left, is Alice Brown, and Ryken Miller. (Submitted photos)

Kimmy Musumeche, admissions counselor at UL Lafayette, presented information to St. Edmund High seniors.

UL Lafayette rep at St. Edmund High

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Kimmy Musumeche, admissions counselor at UL Lafayette, presented information to St. Edmund High seniors.

Positive Referral students honored at East Elementary

Positive Referral students at East

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

These students at East Elementary were awarded Positive Referrals for being leaders in the classroom and good citizens. From left are Brenton Andrepont from Lauren Reynolds kindergarten class and DeCaden Lastraps from Allison Leckelt’s third grade class. (Submitted photo)

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Alora-Rose Rashall Lilyan Rashall of Eunice announces the birth of her daughter, Alora-Rose Lena Rashall, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 9 weighing 6 pounds and 5.8 ounces. Grandparents are Amber DeVillier and Earnest Rashall Jr.

Myra Miller

How to help kids lose weight

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Obesity and overweight are public health issues across the globe. The following is courtesy of Newspaper Metro. The World Health Organization says worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled.

Myra Miller

Historical events from September 1924

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The month of September 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 September 1924. – The Dawes Plan goes into effect on September 1.

Eunice High School named its Homecoming Court. Seniors maids include, seated from left, Shiya Ceasar, Brooklyn Darbonne, Ava Daigle, Vivian Andrus and Tyja Cooper. In back from left are Aniylah Ned, Ava Landreneau, Fajah Guillory, Lainie Ortego and Savanna Tauzin. The Eunice High Bobcats will play against the Welsh Greyhounds at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 for their homecoming game. (Submitted photo)

Homecoming Court named at Eunice High

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 30, 2024

Donald Ceasar performs at a harmonica convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in August. (Submitted photo)

Duralde native leaps high on stage

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 30, 2024

Donald Ceasar, originally of Duralde, is pictured on the stage in Tulsa, Oklahoma, playing the harmonica during a Harmonica SPAH (Society Preservation Association for Harmonica) event held Aug. 13 to 17. Ceasar, 62, resides in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Myra Miller

How parents can govern screen time

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Technology has transformed nearly all facets of life, including education. While desks and blackboards can still be found in the classroom, technology has become more and more influential in regard to how students learn.