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LSU Ag Horticulturist says consider the gifts of the garden

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist I often write columns on timely information about what needs to be done in the garden. I remember once meeting a gentleman who said that his wife read my columns faithfully.

The hidden benefits of water

Water does the body good. I’m a firm believer of drinking water all day and have done so for many years. I very seldom drink a soft drink. I cannot remember the last time I drank a Coca-Cola and having an iced tea is a treat for me. The benefits of drinking water is great for your body.

First Baby of New Year born at Acadian Medical Center

Baby Darrell McAllen Shepherd was brought into the world at 3:59 a.m. on January 1 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, marking the first birth of 2017 at the hospital. Darrell, born to Darrell and Hope Shepherd of Point Blue weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces and measured 20 inches.

Heinen, Person exchange vows during evening ceremony

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice was the setting for the evening ceremony uniting Elizabeth Nicole Heinen and Zachary Quinn Person in Holy Matrimony. The ceremony was held on Friday, December 30 at 6 p.m. with the Reverend Clinton Sensat officiating. The bride is the daughter of Dr.

Nutritionists urge consumers to forget fads, follow sensible advice

By: Tobie Blanchard BATON ROUGE – If you are looking to get healthier in the New Year, you can find plenty of ways to go about it. It seems for every person resolving to lose weight or eat better, a different diet, food activist or blog promises great results.

Eunice High senior project toy drive sent to two locations

Eunice High School seniors Taneisha Chavis and Cameron Fontenot conducted a toy drive throughout the month of December and donated over 100 toys today to the Welcome House Shelter in Crowley and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Lafayette.

Acadia Parish’s Talented Music students perform

The Acadia Parish School Board “Talented Music” students under the direction of Banks Pruitt performing at their annual Christmas concert on Dec.

Glendale Elementary pre-k students named winners of Rotary Food drive

At each of the elementary schools in Eunice, the class collecting the most canned good items for the annual Rotary Christmas Food Box drive won a pizza party. Glendale Elementary’s Katie Richard’s pre-k class was declared the winner. Right, Alicia LaFleur is a paraprofessional. (Submitted Photo)

PBIS stars honored at Highland Elementary

These Highland Elementary PBIS Star students were chosen for the second nine- week period of school. The students exhibited positive behavior, and showed respect and responsibility. In front, from left, are Jaylen Moore, Shaniya Daughtery, Janna Semien, Eaton Fontenot and Anjielle Fontenot.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Jadey Miller, a senior at Eunice High School. Her parents are Bridgette and Nicky Miller. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I wouldn’t live anywhere elase because I like being close to family.