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What I won’t do for myself

 Left to myself, I will sit around and vegetate. I know that other people don’t do this, but I do. Several years ago our Pembroke Corgi helped me discover a truth I had overlooked.

What is your superpower?

What is your superpower? No seriously! … While I’m not talking X-ray vision or flying, what I mean is: What superpower did our Creator endow you with?  You have them, regardless if you’ve never intentionally thought about it. … I promise!

East Elementary Ready for a new year

East Elementary (grades 1-3) held its registration last Thursday. Students were able to pose for pictures, and check out their new spirit shirts while parents took care of registering them for school. The school also hosted its parents-only information night on Tuesday, Aug.

Students make better choices when they are well-informed

Eunice High School is urging students and families to understand that school threats—including those made as jokes, pranks or through social media—will be taken seriously and investigated. In an Aug. 3 letter to students and families, Principal Irma D.

Blessing of classes, Procession of Mary held

Fr. Dugas visited St. Edmund Catholic School this week to bless classrooms as students begin a new academic year. As he prayed with students, faculty, and staff, he asked God’s blessings upon the school, that each classroom may be a place where faith, knowledge, wisdom, and kindness flourish.

Eunice Christian Academy seeks guest teachers

Eunice Christian Academy is seeking guest teachers who want to make a difference, share their faith and inspire young hearts. Guest teachers will teach and encourage students in a Christ-centered environment while supporting the school’s regular teachers when they are away.

New LA law addresses police pursuits

A new law that increased the mandatory minimum sentence in certain aggravated-flight cases took effect Aug. 1, and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said he’s a big fan of the new legislation.

Eunice teen accused of stealing rims, tires from dealership

A Eunice teenager is accused of stealing four rims and tires from a vehicle parked at John R. Young Chevrolet and later advertising the items for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

Unofficial qualifying results reported as of Friday morning

Eunice News Staff Report Eunice municipal and St. Landry Parish School Board races saw 197 candidates qualify for the Nov. 3 election as of 11 a.m. Friday, with more candidates expected for file before the 4:30 p.m. deadline.

Election: Qualifying kicked off Wednesday

Qualifying began Wednesday, Aug. 5, for the Nov. 3 election, and will continue through Friday under the direction of the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court.