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Russell Edwards Sr.

Funeral services for Mr. Russell Edwards Sr., 87, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at 11 A. M. at St. Mathilda C. C. in Eunice, LA. Visitation will be observed from 8:00 A. M. – 11 A. M. in Bishop Ceasar Hall. Burial will be in St. Mathilda C. C. Cemetery.

Commissioner of Higher Education to address LSU Eunice graduates

Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana’s commissioner of higher education, will be the keynote speaker when LSU Eunice holds commencement exercises here at 10 a.m. Friday. LSUE will graduate a record number of students for a fall commencement during this week’s ceremonies.

Bayou Teche Paddle Trail kiosk to be unveiled

The TECHE Project and the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District will reveal the information kiosk for the beginning of the Bayou Teche National Paddle Trail at a public 2 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday at 227 Bayou Drive, Port Barre.

Project Talent seeks Charles Drew participants for follow-up study

In 1960, the students of Charles Drew High School in Eunice became part of a landmark study called Project Talent. They joined more than 400,000 teenagers from across the country, including 6,298 students from 25 schools in Louisiana.

Christmas parade, concert today

The Christmas season arrives in a big way this week when the Eunice Kiwanis Club holds its annual Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. today. on 2nd Steet and Park Avenue. The parade features Santa Claus. After the parade Santa listens to Christmas wishes at the Eunice Municipal Complex lobby.

Bobcat victory parade Sunday

There will be a victory parade and celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday for the Eunice Bobcats football team, 2018 Class 3-A state champions. The parade will begin at City Hall and proceed down Park Ave to Eunice Elementary located at 451 South 9th St.

Eunice reserve officers honored

Eunice Police Reserve Sgt. Jody Andrus, left, received an award for Reserve Officer of the Year at the Reserve Officers’ Christmas Party. Presenting the award was Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, right. (Submitted photo)

Statewide flu vaccination clinics scheduled today

The Louisiana Department of Health will be holding a special one-day flu vaccination promotion from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at various parish health units around the state. These vaccinations are available at no cost to the patient and allow people an easy way to get flu shots.

Tips sought in Acadia Parish burlgaries

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating two residential burglaries which occurred on Dec. 3 that they believe to be related. One was in the 200 block of Don Drive in Western Acadia Parish and the other in the 2000 block of McMillan Avenue near Iota.

Female high school trainer charged with having sex with student

A 28-year-old Crowley woman working as a high school athletic trainer has been arrested and charged with having sex with a student. Opelousas police reported to the news media that Loralyn Huval has been arrested and charged with felony prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student.