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LIVING ON PURPOSE: Why didn’t we bring an umbrella?

We’ve heard the old saying that “Life is not a bed of roses” as life has its ups and downs, and unfortunately, most of us will experience our share of hard times.

REFLECTIONS: Flat Earth

My brother sometimes reminded people of Cliff Claven, the Cheers character who could enlighten, extend and confuse any conversation with his “little known facts.” The difference between my brother and Cliff was that my brother’s little-known facts were more often correct.

Why did John write about Jesus’ miracles?

“If I saw someone walk on water, I’d probably ask if they could teach me how to skip swimming lessons,” says Landon, 8. That could have been a request in Galilee too, when the word got around that Jesus had walked across the Sea of Galilee.

GCE students move to new schools

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Students who formerly attended Grand Coteau Elementary will be transported to three new campuses beginning in August as the St. Landry Parish School District continues implementing a cost reduction plan by closing campuses.

Nesting season for LA Whooping Cranes

Louisiana’s whooping crane nesting season was bountiful as a total of 10 chicks fledged this year.

Unbalanced Budget

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor OPELOUSAS — St. Landry Parish Government rescinded its decision to close the parish animal shelter Thursday morning, less than a day after announcing that all animal control operations were ending because of mounting budget problems.

What I Brought Home From Meeting Pope Leo XIV

This spring, I had the honor of traveling to Rome as a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities USA where we were received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV.

Eunice United Pentecostal Church

Kids “dug into the past” to discover God’s glorious hope for the future at Eunice United Pentecostal Church’s Vacation Bible School last week.

Pawpaw trees may be starting to produce ripe fruit around you

This native fruit tree, the largest edible fruit native to North America, thrives in Louisiana's climate and produces a unique tropical-tasting fruit (some say it tastes like mango mixed with banana). The trees are also a host plant for zebra swallowtail butterflies.

LSU AgCenter warns of intestinal illness from produce parasite

You may have seen recent reports about cyclosporiasis in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed cases of this intestinal illness, which is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.