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By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When the door opened, Brittany Thibodeaux Comeaux was excited about the opportunity to be the next St. Edmund head girls volleyball coach. “I was thrilled there is an opportunity for me to coach at St. Ed’s,” she said. “I want them to have fun and yet be competive on the court.” A 2007 graduate of Pine Prairie, Comeaux was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Panthers after starting her high school days at Chataignier High before consoliation. “My main sport was basketball but I al

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When the door opened, Brittany Thibodeaux Comeaux was excited about the opportunity to be the next St. Edmund head girls volleyball coach. “I was thrilled there is an opportunity for me to coach at St. Ed’s,” she said. “I want them to have fun and yet be competive on the court.” A 2007 graduate of Pine Prairie, Comeaux was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Panthers after starting her high school days at Chataignier High before consoliation. “My main sport was basketball but I al

Comeaux excited to lead Lady Jays

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 30, 2023
When the door opened, Brittany Thibodeaux Comeaux was excited about the opportunity to be the next St. Edmund head girls volleyball coach. “I was thrilled there is an opportunity for me to coach at St. Ed’s,” she said. “I want them to have fun and yet be competive on the court.

LeBlanc to lead Blue Jays

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Like many, teaching and coaching is a calling for Cade LeBlanc who was recently promoted to be St. Edmund’s next head basketball coach. A 2013 SEH graduate, LeBlanc attended LSUE and St. Joseph Seminary College in New Orleans.
St. Edmud head coach Nick Trosclair talks with two Blue Jay players.

St. Edmud head coach Nick Trosclair talks with two Blue Jay players.

Trosclair excited about new challenge

Tom Dodge
Friday, June 16, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor After several seasons as the head basketball coach, St. Edmund’s Nick Trosclair is moving to a place he excelled as an athlete – the Blue Jay baseball field. “To coach baseball at St. Edmund is huge for me,” he said.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited two Evangeline Parish men for alleged fishing violations in Rapides Parish on June 9.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited two Evangeline Parish men for alleged fishing violations in Rapides Parish on June 9.

Agents cite Ville Platte men in Rapides Parish for fishing with a battery

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 16, 2023
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited two Evangeline Parish men for alleged fishing violations in Rapides Parish on June 9.
Hudson Manuel

Hudson Manuel

Four Bobcats earn post season honors

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Bobcats advanced to the state baseball semifinals and four Eunice players were selected for the Louisiana Baseball Coaches All-State list. Pitcher Hudson Manuel, infielder Dru Phillips, outfielder Evan Fruge and desginated hitter Hayden Darbonne all earned post season recognition.
McNeese State University Rodeo Team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Kylie Conner, Kaylee Cormier, Kamryn Duncan, Jace Nixon, Isaac Richard, Connor Griffith, Brad Hesnor, and Shea Fournier. Kade Sonnier and Jude Leonards are not pictured.

McNeese State University Rodeo Team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Kylie Conner, Kaylee Cormier, Kamryn Duncan, Jace Nixon, Isaac Richard, Connor Griffith, Brad Hesnor, and Shea Fournier. Kade Sonnier and Jude Leonards are not pictured.

McNeese rodeo team headed to the College National Finals Rodeo

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 9, 2023
With the rodeo season complete, the McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region while the women’s team is the reserve championship team.
Eunice High's Sydni Miller

Eunice High's Sydni Miller

EHS, Lady Jays named to All-Parish team

Tom Dodge
Friday, June 9, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Opelousas Catholic and Beau Chene advanced to the state semifinals for the second year in a row and dominated the All-St. Landry Parish softball list. No. 3 Beau Chene earned a first round bye in the Div. II non-select bracket and the Lady Gators then grabbed wins over No.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Ways to keep kids occupied on long car trips

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Road trips and self-driving vacations tend to produce their own unique moments and memories, but that doesn’t mean they don’t share certain characteristics.
Ian Rider

Ian Rider

Seven Blue Jays on District 6-1A list

Tom Dodge
Friday, June 2, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When three teams from a district earn first round byes, it means the district battle was pretty competitive. The teams in the LHSAA Div. IV select team bracket who rested in the first round included No. 4 Opelousas Catholic, No. 5 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee and No.
Paul DeRousselle and Jeffery Simmons

Paul DeRousselle and Jeffery Simmons

DeRousselle is part of historic NFL deal

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When you are climbing a mountain it’s important to stop and see where you came from and how you got to where you are. Paul DeRousselle, a 2002 Eunice High graduate, credits those who helped him reach the heights that were a dream a few years ago.