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Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Kaceon Griffin Lela Dick and Anthony Griffin announce the birth of their son, Kaceon Zaire Griffin, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 4 weighing 7 pounds. Maternal grandparents are Helen Joy Wilson and Michael Johnson. Paternal grandparents are Louella Griffin and Herman Jacob.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

The origins of New Year’s Eve traditions

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating year-end holidays. Some celebrants may adhere to traditions without really knowing how they began or why they continue.
Stephen Wall, a Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery career exploration program test coordinator, assisted St. Edmund students with interpreting their vocational aptitude battery results.

Stephen Wall, a Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery career exploration program test coordinator, assisted St. Edmund students with interpreting their vocational aptitude battery results.

Guest speaker at St. Edmund High

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Stephen Wall, a Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery career exploration program test coordinator, assisted St. Edmund students with interpreting their vocational aptitude battery results.
Quintin Doyle, a lieutenant Eunice police officer and a member of “Dads & Kids,” a non-profit organization, presented Mike Guillory with an appreciation plaque titled,“Yet I Smile,” and New Orleans Saints tickets.

Quintin Doyle, a lieutenant Eunice police officer and a member of “Dads & Kids,” a non-profit organization, presented Mike Guillory with an appreciation plaque titled,“Yet I Smile,” and New Orleans Saints tickets.

Dads & Kids present plaque to Guillory

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Quintin Doyle, a lieutenant Eunice police officer and a member of “Dads & Kids,” a non-profit organization, presented Mike Guillory with an appreciation plaque titled,“Yet I Smile,” and New Orleans Saints tickets.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Liam Alfred Joseph and Orerietia Alfred of Eunice announce the birth of their son, Liam Jamal Alfred, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 6 weighing 5 pounds and 2.2 ounces. Maternal grandmother is Donna G. Robert of Ville Platte. Da’Kylen Chargois Devin M.
St. Edmund Catholic School’s Beta Club hosted a “Christmas Cookie Festival” as a service for the holiday season. Elementary students were all invited. All money raised by this event went to the Eunice Food Bank to help people in the community have a better Christmas.

St. Edmund Catholic School’s Beta Club hosted a “Christmas Cookie Festival” as a service for the holiday season. Elementary students were all invited. All money raised by this event went to the Eunice Food Bank to help people in the community have a better Christmas.

Food Bank representatives accept a donation

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
St. Edmund Catholic School’s Beta Club hosted a “Christmas Cookie Festival” as a service for the holiday season. Elementary students were all invited. All money raised by this event went to the Eunice Food Bank to help people in the community have a better Christmas.
Acadiana Center for the Arts presented “Animalia” at East Elementary. A variety of animals and insects were presented and demonstrated by representatives including the life cycle of a butterfly.

Acadiana Center for the Arts presented “Animalia” at East Elementary. A variety of animals and insects were presented and demonstrated by representatives including the life cycle of a butterfly.

Animalia at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Acadiana Center for the Arts presented “Animalia” at East Elementary. A variety of animals and insects were presented and demonstrated by representatives including the life cycle of a butterfly. Students were able to interact and ask questions at the end. (Submitted photo)
Eunice Symphony Orchestra rehearses for an upcoming concert.

Eunice Symphony Orchestra rehearses for an upcoming concert.

Eunice Symphony Orchestra rehearses

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Eunice Symphony Orchestra is now in its 22nd year and is currently gearing up for the “Broadway on the Bayou” concert to be presented on Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. inside the auditorium at Eunice High.
From left, are Macy and Kohen Deaville and Carolyn Faul. (Submitted photos)

From left, are Macy and Kohen Deaville and Carolyn Faul. (Submitted photos)

Gingerbread houses at Highland Early Learning Center

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Highland Early Learning Center recently hosted their annual gingerbread house decorating activity. Students and their families worked together to create their own gingerbread houses. From left, are Macy and Kohen Deaville and Carolyn Faul. (Submitted photos)
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Simple ways to prolong the life of poinsettias

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The red foliage on poinsettias are actually modified leaves called bracts. The flowers are the small, yellow buds in the center of the plant. Poinsettias and their rich red, white or variegated color schemes are the ideal backdrop for Christmas celebrations.