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Police Chief Kyle LeBouef visits Highland

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Special guests at Highland Early Learning Center

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef and pre-k student Jason Soileau at Highland Early Learning Center are doing a craft. Laila Williams is also shown in the picture. Eunice Police officers, city marshals and School Board member Timmakah Hardy paid a visit at the campus last week.

Great accomplishments at St. Edmund

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Great accomplishments at St. Ed

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

St. Edmund students were recognized after Mass on accomplishments earned. From left, are Ethan Heinen, a pre-k student, completed ABC Mouse Level 3; and those students that completed Amplify Reading are Nathan Briscoe, Molly Cheng, Wyatt Fontenot and Hayes Guillory, all kindergarteners; and the Rev.

St. Ed students place at District Speech Rally

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St. Ed District Speech Rally

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

St. Edmund High students Ellie Manuel, left, a senior; and Stella Summerlin, a freshman, participated in the Eunice District Speech Rally held at LSUE. Manuel received Excellent in Interpretative Reading, and Summerlin earned a Superior in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Ray Joubert at the First Baptist Church of Eunice booth at the first Church Jambalaya Cook-off serves a bowl of pork, beef and bacon jambalaya to Donna Lavergne Saturday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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First Church Jambalaya Cook-off

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The first Church Jambalaya Cook-Off was held Saturday on the grounds and pavilion at the Northwest Community Center. The Church Cook-off is a non-profit organization that was created to bring churches and surrounding communities together for a fun-filled day for everyone of all ages.

Myra Miller

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Foods that can positively affect mood

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it’s the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed or another variable, various factors can have an adverse affect on a person’s mood. Food is one factor that can have a positive effect on mood.

Randall "Randy" and Jennifer "Jenny" Reed

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An evening dinner and a movie was their first date

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Randall “Randy” Reed, newly elected City Alderman Ward 3, shares his engagement and marriage story. Randy and Jennifer “Jenny” Reed have been married for 13 years and are the parents of two daughters Emma-Kate, 11, and Ellie, 9. The couple first met each other through a cousin of Randys.

Shirley and Deyo Jodon, Dec. 29, 1963

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Shirley and Deyo Jodon celebrate 59 years of marriage

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Shirley Faulk Jodon and Deyo Jodon have been married for the past 59 years. The couple first met each other through Shirley’s uncle. She added, “My uncle, Kenneth King, lived by Deyo’s parents’ home in Crowley. My family would visit my uncle on Sundays. We were both young when we met.

Catholic School Week Artwork Contest winners named at St. Edmund

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Catholic Schools Week Artwork contest winners

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Catholic Schools Week Artwork Contest winners were named at St. Edmund. The selected winners will have their artwork published in this weekend’s parish bulletin. All of the students’ art will be displayed this weekend at St. Anthony for weekend Masses.

East students receive prizes

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Students receive prizes at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 26, 2023

After the second quarter of school period, all East Elementary students earning either honor roll, perfect attendance, and/or PBIS were included in a drawing for prizes. Winning prizes were, from left, Milah Stevens, Hendy Oliva-Sanchez, Messiah Ned, Payton Hargrave, and Madison Fontenot.

Students of the Week at Glendale

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Students of the Week at Glendale

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Glendale Elementary honored its Students of the Week for Jan. 16-Jan. 20. In front, from left, are Audley Lafleur, Haley Lafleur, Braedon Taylor, Aubrey Duplechin, Stevie Pete, Hunter Jordan, Jaycee Ebers and Lynsie Zverina.