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St. Edmund embraces the grind during summer workouts

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The first offseason under Jacob Aguillard has brought a new voice and a new vision to the St. Edmund football program, but one thing remained constant throughout the summer: the Blue Jays kept showing up.

Memories made for 12U Eunice All-Stars

Eunice 12U All-Star Coach Garrett Daville announced the end of their season last week, July 17, after their single elimination loss at the South Zone Tournament in Scott.

Charlene Richard story shared at celebration

From July 1–9, 2026, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, near Green Bay, celebrated 250 years of faith and freedom in the United States. The celebration recognized the Catholic Saints of America who helped shape the nation through their faith.

Who was the "Little Cajun Saint"?

Charlene Richard was the second-oldest of ten children born to Joseph Elvin and Mary Alice Richard. Those who knew her—both adults and children—remembered her as bright, active, and very much a normal young girl.

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By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor OPELOUSAS — St. Landry Parish Government rescinded its decision to close the parish animal shelter Thursday morning, less than a day after announcing that all animal control operations were ending because of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