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Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills

By Kelcie Mosley-Morris A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S.

Brothers building a connection in St. Edmund’s passing game

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor For St. Edmund, the 2026 season is bringing a unique dynamic to the Blue Jays’ offense. Sophomore quarterback Carson Simon and senior wide receiver Hudson Simon aren't just teammates. They're brothers.

Lady Bobcats set for busy 2026 volleyball season

By Rhett Manuel  Sports Editor The Eunice High Lady Bobcats are preparing for an exciting 2026 volleyball season, one that features a full slate of non-district competition before the postseason begins in late October.

St. Edmund Golf Classic set for Saturday

The St. Edmund Athletic Booster Club will hold its 2026 Golf Classic on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Eunice Country Club. The 18-hole, two-person scramble will benefit athletic programs at St. Edmund High School. Team spots remain available as of press time this week.

Eunice Tennis League concludes spring play

The Eunice Tennis League completed its 2026 spring season, which ran from Feb. 23 through May 18, and is now gearing up for the 2026 Fall League on Aug. 17, 2026.   Matches will be played each Monday night (6:00 or 7:30 p.m.) for 12 weeks, plus the Fall Championship.

Harvest of Hope Community fun day

Harvest of Hope Community Fun Day was a success, according to Eunice United Pentecostal Church. Last week’s event was deemed an amazing day of the church coming together to love the community.

Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession set for Aug. 15

The 12th annual Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession will return to Bayou Teche on Saturday, Aug. 15, with a 40-mile procession from Leonville to St. Martinville.

Kids talk about God

 “If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” says Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”  It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy. It was bread and fish.

U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, has awarded a $1.6 million grant to the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention

Baton Rouge, LA — The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention has been awarded a $1.6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), to create the Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force in partnership with Louisiana State Police.

Blue Jays are back!

St. Edmund students attended their first day of school last week to kick off the new 2026-2027 school year. Pictured here are PreK 3, PreK 4 and third grade classes of little Blue Jays.