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Former Eunice High School coach Paul Trosclair was inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame. Trosclair was honored at a special program Monday at Eunice High School. Kenny Gennuso, representing the LHSAA Hall of Fame Committee, was present to make the presentation. The official induction ceremony is set for April 2026 in Baton Rouge. Trosclair has more than four decades of coaching service St. Landry, Allen, and Vermilion parishes. Of 246 career wi

Former Eunice High School coach Paul Trosclair was inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame. Trosclair was honored at a special program Monday at Eunice High School. Kenny Gennuso, representing the LHSAA Hall of Fame Committee, was present to make the presentation. The official induction ceremony is set for April 2026 in Baton Rouge. Trosclair has more than four decades of coaching service St. Landry, Allen, and Vermilion parishes. Of 246 career wi

Trosclair to be inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame.

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Former Eunice High School coach Paul Trosclair is to be inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame. Trosclair was honored at a special program Monday at Eunice High School.
Junior Vivian Fontenot during a scrimmage with Comeaux High of Lafayette. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Junior Vivian Fontenot during a scrimmage with Comeaux High of Lafayette. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Cats start volleyball season with new coach

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor There’s no question but to expect transition as the Eunice High Lady Cats volleyball program finds itself under first year head coach Tre’ Brown. Brown.

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Saints QB Rattler overcomes adversity

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 21, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports editor There might not be a definite answer for the quarterback battle, but one thing is certain.
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Driggs focuses on concussions, hydration with high school athletes

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 15, 2025
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel, has been busy with preseason football season working with St. Edmund High School athletic sports. “We are educating football players about head concussion and staying hydrated,” he said.
John Nelson Harris’ winning entry in the 2025 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest. (Submitted photo)

John Nelson Harris’ winning entry in the 2025 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest. (Submitted photo)

Waterfowl stamp price set at $15

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted a resolution setting the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or the Louisiana Duck Stamp, at $15 during its Aug. 7 in Baton Rouge.
New observation tower on South Farm at Sherburne WMA. (Submitted photo)

New observation tower on South Farm at Sherburne WMA. (Submitted photo)

New observation platform at South Farm on Sherburne WMA opens

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Construction has been completed on a new observation platform at South Farm on the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and is open to the public, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced.
Car’lin Vigers (Photo courtesy of Washington Commanders)

Car’lin Vigers (Photo courtesy of Washington Commanders)

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Eunice High alum Vigers makes NFL preseason

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Eunice High alum and member of the 2018 Class 3A state championship-winning team Car’lin Vigers has something to prove as he goes through his first NFL preseason with the Washington Commanders.

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Hunters For The Hungry asks for donations on Aug. 24

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana (H4H) is calling on all Louisianans to make room for the upcoming hunting season by donating frozen goods during the annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day, taking place on Aug.t 24.
Senior quarterback Montana Brown handing ball off to senior running back Parker Pedigo during a Bobcat fall camp session. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Senior quarterback Montana Brown handing ball off to senior running back Parker Pedigo during a Bobcat fall camp session. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Vige looks for a culture change for Bobcat football

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 8, 2025
One thing about Eunice High’s 2024 season has never been in doubt. The Bobcats’ disappointing 2-8 record where they missed the postseason was in no way, shape or form indicative of the standard for the program. It’s a standard where anything less than a district title is a disappointment.

Kiwanis Club of Opelousas announces softball tournament

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Opelousas announces the return of its fifth year Co-Ed Softball Tournament. The event has expanded this year to include Cook’n for Kiwanis Anything Over Rice Cook-off, live musical rntertainment, and a family-friendly bingo event.