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Eunice High’s linebacker Ashton Pedigo makes a tackle during the team’s recent 34-0 loss to Jennings. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Bobcats drop Erath, but still optimistic

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats are unaccustomed to where they stand thus far in the 2024 season.

Jim Brown

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Trump says lock up your dogs and cats

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

It’s a national scandal and a call to arms. Our country is under attack by dog and cat eaters. So says our former president. That’s right. Donald Trump is saying that in some communities, immigrants are prowling neighborhoods stealing our pets.

Myra Miller

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Some pointers for road trippers

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay for airline tickets for parents and kids.

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ELTL’s first week of play tied

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 20, 2024

The first week of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with a result both teams are tied 18-18. Team R&B and the Team Pitre began its fall season and first week of play Tuesday evening.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Eunice High’s track program was winning state championships behind Ubeja, Jamann and an inductee in the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, April Anderson.

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April Anderson excelled on the track

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 20, 2024

There is speed. And in the history of Eunice High track and field, there is something called Anderson Speed. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Eunice High’s track program was winning state championships behind Ubeja, Jamann and an inductee in the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, April Anderson.

Carl Jory was an athletic standout, but went to a career in Medicine.

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Carl Jory impressed on the field, later as a doctor

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 20, 2024

There are many names in the history of Eunice High athletics that spring to mind when thinking of the greats. Carl Jory likely isn’t one of the first ones to come to mind in 2024.

Capt. Ulysses Mullins, Coast Guard Eighth District Chief of Staff, Sgt. Stephen Rhodes and LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

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Coast Guard honors LDWF agent

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 20, 2024

By Adam Einck aeinck@wlf.la.gov The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal, on Sept. 17.

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Louisiana dove hunting season underway

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 13, 2024

The 2024 dove hunting season began Sept. 7 statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Louisiana is divided into the North and South zones for dove season. The North Zone runs from Sept. 7-28, Oct. 5-Nov. 9 and Dec. 21-Jan. 21, 2025.

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Teal season opens Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 13, 2024

By Trey Iles riles@wlf.la.gov The 2024 teal hunting season begins Saturday statewide and runs through Sept. 29, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Only teal species (blue-winged, green-winged and cinnamon teal) may be harvested during the early September season.

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LDWF: Be mindful of displaced wildlife

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 13, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into habitat with which they may not be familiar.