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LDWF agents help rescue boaters from the Atchafalaya River

Adam Einck / aeinck@wlf.la.gov
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents participated in a successful search and rescue mission in Avoyelles Parish on March 11. LDWF Cpl. Douglas Anderson received a call around 4 p.m.
Colt Smith, 9, of Eunice, caught a 50 lb. snapping turtle on March 10 in the Jeff Davis Parish Swamp. Colt has been running catfish nets with his father, Sam Smith, a commercial fisherman, and this year began running a few nets of his own. (Submitted photo)

Colt Smith, 9, of Eunice, caught a 50 lb. snapping turtle on March 10 in the Jeff Davis Parish Swamp. Colt has been running catfish nets with his father, Sam Smith, a commercial fisherman, and this year began running a few nets of his own. (Submitted photo)

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Big snapper

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Colt Smith, 9, of Eunice, caught a 50 lb. snapping turtle on March 10 in the Jeff Davis Parish Swamp. Colt has been running catfish nets with his father, Sam Smith, a commercial fisherman, and this year began running a few nets of his own. (Submitted photo)
Avery Soileau

Avery Soileau

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Lady Jays rally for win

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor CROWLEY – With St. Edmund trailing 8-7 in the top of the seventh, Avery Soileau belted a home run to centerfield to tie the game and give the Lady Jays hope to pull out a victory over Northside Christian.
Scott Phillips and Kip Bertrand

Scott Phillips and Kip Bertrand

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Bobcats down Bears in thriller

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – It was a thriller as Eunice faced Carencro Monday at Louisiana’s M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park. Eunice pushed across four runs in the fourth inning and the Bobcats held on for an 8-6 win over the Carencro Golden Bears.
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St. Edmund wins on Blue Jay Legends Night

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund baseball legends Scott Richard, Carlton Loewer and Kevin Ardoin were honored Tuesday in a pre-game ceremony. A banner celebrating the Jays’ six state titles was also unveiled. As a player and coach Richard was part of state titles in 1980, 1988, 1991 and 1996.

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Reward raised to $15,000 for Info on whooping crane killing near Mamou

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, March 11, 2024
The Center for Biological Diversity increased the total reward to $15,000 for information leading to a conviction in the illegal killing of a whooping crane near Mamou. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a $5,000 reward last week, and the Center is boosting the amount by $10,000.
Caroline Lavergne

Caroline Lavergne

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Five Lady Jays named All-District

Tom Dodge
Monday, March 11, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an historic year for Sacred Heart of Ville Platte as the Lady Trojans went undefeated in district for the second season in a row and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in program history.
Chloe Moreau

Chloe Moreau

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Lady Cats open district with win

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor CROWLEY – The Lady Bobcats began the defense of their district title as Eunice downed Rayne 9-8. Wet field conditions in Rayne forced the game to be moved from Rayne to Crowley’s recreation complex.
From left are Stefan Frey, Cole Frey, Eunice High head baseball coach Scott Phillips and Randy Young.

From left are Stefan Frey, Cole Frey, Eunice High head baseball coach Scott Phillips and Randy Young.

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Bobcats, Blue Jays hold tournament

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The annual John R. Young/Frey Holding Company baseball tournament will be held this week at both Bobcat Field and Blue Jay Field.
McQuirter

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Four Lady Cats named All-District

Tom Dodge
Monday, March 4, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Four Eunice Lady Bobcats earned All-District 3-4A basketball honors. Jana’lyn McQuirter and Cayli Lemelle were named to the All-District team. Alana Bushnell and Akeviona Monday were placed on the honorable mention list. No. 5 LaGrange earned playoff wins over No.