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California Bulrush Plugs and Giant Cutgrass Plugs are being unloaded and placed into one of the boats for the water planting by Eunice High School FFA members.

Eunice High FFA members plant 7,000 plants

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Eunice FFA members helped plant 7,000 plants that included 4,000 California Bulrush Plugs and 3,000 Giant Cutgrass Plugs along the Gulf Coast at Burn’s Point Launch in St. Mary’s Parish on July 25.

Myra Miller

What parents can do to be more involved at school

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Parents can make every effort to encourage children to make the most of the school experience, including academics and extracurricular activities. Though students’ level of engagement is ultimately up to them, parental involvement at school can be crucial for students’ success.

Josie Mae Loupe

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller

Monday, August 7, 2023

Josie Loupe Kenny Loupe of Houma and Raven Loupe of Duralde announce the birth of their daughter, Josie Mae Loupe, born at Acadian Medical Center on July 18 weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents are the late Sue Schnelle Berzas and Joe Perron of Mamou.

Donation to the Elizabeth Reed Foundation

EHS Class of 1973 gives donation for supply drive

Myra Miller

Monday, August 7, 2023

The Elizabeth Reed Foundation, Inc., formerly known as the Parent Reachout Club, has supported the community with a Back to School program that includes a free breakfast and backpacks for the past 30 years.

Myra Miller

Historical events from August 1923

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in August 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – United States President Warren G. Harding dies suddenly in San Francisco on August 2.

Myra Miller

How to avoid heat stroke on hot summer days

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Summer weather draws many people outside. Warm air and sunshine can be hard to resist, even when temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels. Sunburn may be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of spending too much time soaking up summer sun.

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The importance of safety when swimming in pools

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It’s easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.

Myra Miller

Interesting facts about ice cream

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Perhaps no food is as universally beloved as ice cream. Though people may dispute which ethnic cuisine reigns supreme or which region produces the most delicious barbecue or which city makes the best pizza, ice cream inspires no such debate.

Frankie Sanders shows off his catch

Sunday afternoon catch

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Frankie Sanders, 8, from Eunice, had the pleasure and opportunity to go fishing Sunday at a private pond. He, along with his older brother, Cole Sanders, and a family friend, did some fishing during the late afternoon and Frankie was proud to catch a bream. Frankie is the son of Dr.

Noelle Andrus at the library

Crafters at the library

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Children enjoyed Story Time last Wednesday at the library. Kids also had the opportunity to create a craft, a paper-chain snake. They used materials of cut-out construction paper, glue stick, small plastic eye-balls, tape, scissors and a stapler. Above is Noelle Andrus, 4.