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Sept. 3 Prairie Center plans games and Cajun music The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center will host Family Game Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. “Rendezvous in the Prairie,” featuring the Allons Danser Trio, will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept.

Bobcats use takeaways to secure jamboree win

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Eunice got a glimpse of what it will take to win football games this season during its 14-8 victory over Opelousas in jamboree action last Friday.

Blue Jays host Indians in jamboree tie

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor The Nagata Jamboree officially kicked off from the foot of do-it-all kicker, punter and senior running back Nathan Driggs, who sent the football sailing to Elton to start the first series of last Friday’s football game.

Blue Jays turn attention to West St. John

By Rhett Manuel- Sports Editor St. Edmund got its first taste of game-like action Friday night, battling Elton to a 14-14 tie in the Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree as the Blue Jays continued preparing for the regular season. The jamboree provided St.

New Zion Baptist Church hosts citywide prayer gathering

New Zion Baptist Church held a community prayer gathering last week to bring together local residents, law enforcement and officials in the wake of recent violence in the city.

New Hope Church Eunice to hold annual women’s conference

New Hope Church Eunice is hosting its annual “Enough” Women’s Conference Sept. 11-12 for ladies 18 and older. Guest speaker will be Shannon Robinson from House Of Prayer in New Orleans. The event will include food trucks, shopping, worship and an amazing message, afterparty, photobooth and more.

School board addresses stipends, budget

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent St. Landry Parish school officials were questioned about employees’ stipends during monthly committee meetings on Tuesday night, while board members discussed at length how to manage District-owned rental properties along Bayou Courtableau.

September 11 remembrance ceremony set

Woodmen Chapter 243 will hold its annual “In honor and Remembrance” ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, at Circle Park. The event, organized in conjunction with VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, honors the victims and heroes of the Sept.

Free dress event planned for homecoming, prom shoppers

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor A first-time dress giveaway organized by Brooke Miller will offer girls a chance to shop for homecoming and prom gowns at no cost. The free dress event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Springs Ballroom in Iota.

A royal blue and white tribute night

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The elevated standards and impactful presence that Joe Nagata brought to St. Edmund Catholic School was jubilantly evident on Wednesday night as alumni and supporters gathered to celebrate a 14th annual jamboree event that honors his legacy.