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The ELTL (Eunice Ladies Tennis League) completed its 2024 Fall Season with an end -of-the-season tennis banquet held Tuesday. Team Pitre won the 12-week season. The team captains were Laura Pitre and Bonnie P. Kyzar. In front, from left, are Tracey Brown, Ellen Myers, Estelle Fontenot, Sheila Areno, Sylvia Fontenot and Laura Pitre. In back, from left, are Emily Francois, Jamie Kirsch, Doreen Kirsch, Robin Savoy, Janet Prudhomme, Angie Thibodeaux and Kelsey Schultz. Not pictured are Bonnie Kyzar, Gayle Godea

The ELTL (Eunice Ladies Tennis League) completed its 2024 Fall Season with an end -of-the-season tennis banquet held Tuesday. Team Pitre won the 12-week season. The team captains were Laura Pitre and Bonnie P. Kyzar. In front, from left, are Tracey Brown, Ellen Myers, Estelle Fontenot, Sheila Areno, Sylvia Fontenot and Laura Pitre. In back, from left, are Emily Francois, Jamie Kirsch, Doreen Kirsch, Robin Savoy, Janet Prudhomme, Angie Thibodeaux and Kelsey Schultz. Not pictured are Bonnie Kyzar, Gayle Godea

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Team Pitre wins ELTL fall season

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 13, 2024
The ELTL (Eunice Ladies Tennis League) completed its 2024 Fall Season with an end -of-the-season tennis banquet held Tuesday. Team Pitre won the 12-week season.
University of Louisiana Monroe cornerback and Eunice native Car’lin Vigers has overcome a long path through college and personal adversity to find success as he prepares for the NFL Draft. (Submitted photo)

University of Louisiana Monroe cornerback and Eunice native Car’lin Vigers has overcome a long path through college and personal adversity to find success as he prepares for the NFL Draft. (Submitted photo)

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Vigers turned challenges into opportunities

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Butterfly Effect on former Eunice High standout and Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Car’lin Vigers began with, of all things, a deal he made with a friend. The type of deal that seems harmless at the time.
Sophomore guard Cayli Lemelle dribbles past a defender in Tuesday’s win over Opelousas Catholic. She was crucial down the stretch, finishing with eight points all scored in the second half. (Photos by Rhett Manuel)

Sophomore guard Cayli Lemelle dribbles past a defender in Tuesday’s win over Opelousas Catholic. She was crucial down the stretch, finishing with eight points all scored in the second half. (Photos by Rhett Manuel)

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Eunice High roundballers sweep Opelousas Catholic

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Eunice High basketball teams were successful on Tuesday night, sweeping the Opelousas Catholic Viking basketball teams in both girls and boys varsity action.
A Louisiana black bear photographed at Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area in Central Louisiana. (LDWF photo)

A Louisiana black bear photographed at Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area in Central Louisiana. (LDWF photo)

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State opens inaugural black bear season with 10 tags

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Saturday marked the beginning of Louisiana’s new black bear hunting season, but it will probably be a while before the sport is accessible to more than a select few hunters and landowners. Gov. Jeff Landry announced the opening of the season, which will last through Dec.
LSUE Bengals.

LSUE Bengals.

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LSUE Athletics to hold Hall of Fame Gala

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
LSU Eunice Athletics is set to welcome friends and family to its annual Hall of Fame Gala at 5 p.m. Jan.18 inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the campus of LSUE. A cocktail hour will begin the night, followed by a buffet-style dinner.
In a landmark year for St. Edmund Blue Jay football, it only makes sense that the team was well-recognized in the District 5-1A team that was announced last week.

In a landmark year for St. Edmund Blue Jay football, it only makes sense that the team was well-recognized in the District 5-1A team that was announced last week.

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St. Edmund Blue Jay football earns 10 first-team District 5-1A slots

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
In a landmark year for St. Edmund Blue Jay football, it only makes sense that the team was well-recognized in the District 5-1A team that was announced last week.
To the naked eye, the St. Ed’s Lady Jays’ 2-2 finish in Elton’s basketball tournament would seem like a so-so showing. However, the Lady Jays finished second in the four-day event and lost both its opener and championship game to Class 5A Sulphur. (Photo by Rhett Manual)

To the naked eye, the St. Ed’s Lady Jays’ 2-2 finish in Elton’s basketball tournament would seem like a so-so showing. However, the Lady Jays finished second in the four-day event and lost both its opener and championship game to Class 5A Sulphur. (Photo by Rhett Manual)

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Lady Jays stand at 7-3 for season

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
To the naked eye, the St. Ed’s Lady Jays’ 2-2 finish in Elton’s basketball tournament would seem like a so-so showing. However, the Lady Jays finished second in the four-day event and lost both its opener and championship game to Class 5A Sulphur.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

LSU head coach Brian Kelly. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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LSU adds 23 players to its football roster

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 6, 2024
LSU added 23 players to its football roster for the 2025 season on Wednesday as the Tigers signed one of the nation’s top recruiting classes. LSU’s signing class was ranked as high as No. 6 nationally by Rivals.com.
Lady Jays in action against Notre Dame. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Jays in action against Notre Dame. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Jays off to a 5-1 start

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 6, 2024
The St. Ed’s Lady Jays won the tournament championship at the Sacred Heart Turkey Tournament recently, beating Lake Charles College Prep by a 63-46 margin to jump out to a 5-1 start on the 2024-2025 basketball season.
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor History and the record books both have their places, especially in the world of sports. Keeping those records tell us who we are and what the benchmarks for future success are. For St. Edmund Blue Jay football, the 2024 season was one that was historically good. It’s the type of season that both fans and participants will look fondly upon for the rest of their lives. For good reason. To set a record you have to be the best to ever do something in a particular category and the

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor History and the record books both have their places, especially in the world of sports. Keeping those records tell us who we are and what the benchmarks for future success are. For St. Edmund Blue Jay football, the 2024 season was one that was historically good. It’s the type of season that both fans and participants will look fondly upon for the rest of their lives. For good reason. To set a record you have to be the best to ever do something in a particular category and the

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Blue Jays posted a benchmark season

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 6, 2024
History and the record books both have their places, especially in the world of sports. Keeping those records tell us who we are and what the benchmarks for future success are. For St. Edmund Blue Jay football, the 2024 season was one that was historically good.