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St. Ed’s linebacker Wyatt Dubois returns this year on offense and defense. (Photo courtesy of Dwight Jodon)

St. Ed’s linebacker Wyatt Dubois returns this year on offense and defense. (Photo courtesy of Dwight Jodon)

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Dubois returns to man the defense and offense

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 25, 2025
Last season, St. Ed’s linebacker Wyatt Dubois was as important of a cog as you could’ve found within the team as the Blue Jays made a run to the Division IV Select state quarterfinals.
With a ton of experience behind him, Eunice senior quarterback Montana Brown carries high expectations into the 2025 season. (Photo courtesy of Dwight Jodon)

With a ton of experience behind him, Eunice senior quarterback Montana Brown carries high expectations into the 2025 season. (Photo courtesy of Dwight Jodon)

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Bobcat quarterback Brown brings experience to the field

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A quarterback can be as talented as he wants to be. He can have all the size, speed, arm strength and natural ability he wants. However, at the end of the day, the position separates the elite from the talented with one intangible factor … Experience.

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Eunice City Lake stocked with Florida Bass fingerlings

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
From the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries The Eunice City Lake was stocked with 1,200 Florida Bass fingerlings by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Inland Fisheries Section.

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Wood stork, wading bird viewing set at Sherburne WMA

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 18, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their Wood Stork and Wading Bird Viewing Event on Aug. 2 at the South Farm of the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) complex. The event will be from 7-10 a.m.
The Gueydan Duck Festival is proud to host the 2025 Louisiana State Duck and Goose Calling Contest.

The Gueydan Duck Festival is proud to host the 2025 Louisiana State Duck and Goose Calling Contest.

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State Duck, Goose Calling Contests set Aug. 16

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 18, 2025
The Gueydan Duck Festival is proud to host the 2025 Louisiana State Duck and Goose Calling Contest. The contest will be held Aug. 16, at the Gueydan Civic Center in Gueydan.
Former LSU Eunice standout Dawson Willis has signed with the San Diego Padres organization. (Submitted photo)

Former LSU Eunice standout Dawson Willis has signed with the San Diego Padres organization. (Submitted photo)

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Former Bengal Dawson Willis signs with Padres

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 18, 2025
Former LSU Eunice standout Dawson Willis has signed with the San Diego Padres organization as he becomes the latest Bengal to join an MLB franchise. Willis inked with the club on Tuesday as an undrafted free agent following the completion of the 2025 MLB Draft.

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LSU baseball gains MLB draft attention

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 18, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Since taking the job, there’s no question that LSU head coach Jay Johnson has re-established the Tigers as college baseball’s premiere program. With a pair of national championships, Johnson has brought dominance back to Alex Box Stadium.
Blue Jay Wyatt Dubois tangles with Opelousas Catholic player during the 7-on-7 game that was part of a 16-team tournament on July 16. (Photos by Amy Myers)

Blue Jay Wyatt Dubois tangles with Opelousas Catholic player during the 7-on-7 game that was part of a 16-team tournament on July 16. (Photos by Amy Myers)

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Blue Jays hone skills with summer 7-on-7 games

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 18, 2025
St. Ed’s head football coach James Shiver is all-in on the idea of 7-on-7. He throws his team neck-deep into the mud of the local 7-on-7 circuit throughout the summer in preparation for the upcoming football season. His philosophy is simple.
The Eunice mayor and aldermen recognized the Lady Snipers 14U softball team for winning the 2025 Fastpitch America Softball Association World Series 16U Championship. The team’s head coach is Alderman Randall Reed. Shown from left at the July 8 Board of Aldermen and mayor’s meeting are Assistant Coach Mary Guillory, Lexie Breaux, Layna Fontenot, Maeli Poncho, Jhayla Charlot, Sarah LaCoste, Arianna Zackery, Zoi’ McCauley, Isabella Bourgeois, Emma-Kate Reed, Rhylee Guillory, Assistant Coach Billy McCauley, H

The Eunice mayor and aldermen recognized the Lady Snipers 14U softball team for winning the 2025 Fastpitch America Softball Association World Series 16U Championship. The team’s head coach is Alderman Randall Reed. Shown from left at the July 8 Board of Aldermen and mayor’s meeting are Assistant Coach Mary Guillory, Lexie Breaux, Layna Fontenot, Maeli Poncho, Jhayla Charlot, Sarah LaCoste, Arianna Zackery, Zoi’ McCauley, Isabella Bourgeois, Emma-Kate Reed, Rhylee Guillory, Assistant Coach Billy McCauley, H

Softball champions

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Eunice mayor and aldermen recognized the Lady Snipers 14U softball team for winning the 2025 Fastpitch America Softball Association World Series 16U Championship. The team’s head coach is Alderman Randall Reed.
A Eunice High defender makes a move to defend a pass during Eunice High’s 7-on-7 scrimmage with Sacred Heart on Wednesday. The 7-on-7 format typically involves 20-minute games where teams only are allowed to pass but aren’t allowed to pass rush. It’s meant to give wide receivers, quarterbacks and defensive backs more extensive reps. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

A Eunice High defender makes a move to defend a pass during Eunice High’s 7-on-7 scrimmage with Sacred Heart on Wednesday. The 7-on-7 format typically involves 20-minute games where teams only are allowed to pass but aren’t allowed to pass rush. It’s meant to give wide receivers, quarterbacks and defensive backs more extensive reps. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

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Eunice High 7 on 7 scrimmage

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 11, 2025
A Eunice High defender makes a move to defend a pass during Eunice High’s 7-on-7 scrimmage with Sacred Heart on Wednesday. The 7-on-7 format typically involves 20-minute games where teams only are allowed to pass but aren’t allowed to pass rush.