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HOMEGROWN & HOMEMADE

Eunice, LA Tractor Supply’s Farmers Market held a two-day market over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Saturday and Sunday, as well as a pop up market, Deer Event and Farmers Market, on June 27. The next market is scheduled for the first Saturday and Sunday of the month of August, 1-2, from 9 a.

Get It Growing

 Many people think back on their childhood summers and recall evenings spent chasing fireflies across a field, perhaps catching the insects in jars to admire their fascinating blinking patterns up close.

How to make the most of this year’s bumper crop of veggies

(BPT) - It happens every summer: Either your own garden goes wild with one particular crop, you get carried away one weekend at your local farmers market, or a mysterious basket of fresh veggies appears on your porch from a well-meaning neighbor.

THANK YOU BONNIE VENTRESS

Bonnie Ventress spent her life building a career as a teachers’ aide and a parent educator. In her lifetime, she has worked at Central Elementary, Highland Elementary, and East Elementary. Bonnie worked under title 7 and supported children who were failing and needed the most support.

Memories

memories. They created Mr. O.” It was at CMS that an administration believed in a young teacher long before he believed in himself. "Thank you for the guidance, patience, and high expectations," Oglesby continued. "You didn’t just give me a job; you helped mold me into the educator I am today.

"Keep Going" Family has Faith in full recovery

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A two-car crash caused by a missing stop sign is forcing one mother and daughter to find the inspiration to keep going, with a community rallying to support them on their road to recovery.

LA America 250 submits notes, artifacts for time capsule 900-pound stainless steel cylinder to be opened in 2276

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana America 250 Commission has contributed a collection of letters, messages, and commemorative items to the national America 250 Time Capsule, which was buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4.

250 celebration

The fireworks show was top notch this year, according to Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot, who said more than 1,500 people gathered at the Recreational Center to see the Fourth of July show.

Food Services Director wants $35K stipend

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The St. Landry Parish director of food services is asking school board members to approve her $35,000 stipend request for hours worked while overseeing a summer student feeding program that she says could net the District up to $1.65 million this year.

Principal: “It’s been an honor”

Central Middle School (CMS) Principal Chad Lemelle issued the following statement after St. Landry Parish School Board voted to close the school last week due to budget cuts. CMS is one of six schools being closed in a district-wide cost reduction plan that hopes to save $21 million next year.