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Myra Miller

The history of St. Patrick

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17. St. Patrick was a larger-than-life figure who has been ingrained in Irish culture and was the catalyst for a holiday celebration that now stretches around the world. Much of what is shared about St.

Children have a chance to hold baby chicks during AgMagic, an annual event that teaches them about Louisiana agriculture. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Learn about the importance of Louisiana agriculture at AgMagic

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026

BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter’s annual educational event, AgMagic, is returning to Baton Rouge and the Greater New Orleans area this spring. The interactive program teaches visitors about Louisiana agriculture with hands-on exhibits and activities.

UL student Sarah Rodrigue was presented a $500 scholarship award from the CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, at their March meeting.

CFMA presents scholarship

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026

UL student Sarah Rodrigue was presented a $500 scholarship award from the CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, at their March meeting. The funds are to attend St. Anne University in Nova Scotia this June to learn the French language.

Graduation bios needed

Attention all graduating seniors

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026

Graduation is right around the corner and much is needed ahead of time for the newspaper’s special graduation edition. Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to EMAIL their senior bios.

Graduation bios needed

Attention all graduating seniors

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The month of May will be here soon. Graduation will be approaching soon and much is needed ahead of time for the newspaper’s special graduation edition. Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to email their senior bios.

EPT announces its upcoming production, “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses”

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Eunice Players’ Theatre announces its upcoming production of “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses,” to run at 7 p.m. each evening of March 21, 22, 24, 26-28 at the Eunice Players’ Theater, located at 121 South 2nd, in Eunice. There will be a Sunday afternoon matinee at 2 p.m. on March 22.

Huey John Bertrand

Birth notes

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Huey Bertrand Lane and Ashley Bertrand of Basile announce the birth of their son, Huey John Bertrand, born at Acadian Medical Center on Feb. 15 weighing 6 pounds and 9.8 ounces. Maternal grandparents are James and Rachal Istre of Egan. Paternal grandparents are Danny and Kristie Bertrand of Basile.

Chad Jones, institutional liaison officer at Louisiana State University Eunice, visited St. Edmund High School juniors recently

LSUE rep at St. Edmund High

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Chad Jones, institutional liaison officer at Louisiana State University Eunice, visited St. Edmund High School juniors recently.

Camille Bourque, Admissions Counselor from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, presented and discussed different topics to juniors at St. Edmund High.

UL Admissions at St. Edmund

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Camille Bourque, Admissions Counselor from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, presented and discussed different topics to juniors at St. Edmund High.

Students of the Month at East

Students of the Month at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

East Elementary celebrated its Students of the Month for February. Front from left are Paysli Spears, and Gracelyn Andrus. In back from left are Mateo Garcia, Har’Moni Washington, Jayla Freeman, Karsyn Blount and Kohen Jones. (Submitted photo)