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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Myra Miller

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Historical events from June 1923

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The Polo Grounds in New York City hosts a boxing match between Frenchman Eugène Criqui and Johnny Kilbane on June 2.

Evan Fruge District MVP

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Bobcats dominate District 3-4A list

Tom Dodge

Friday, May 26, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Bobcats had several goals at the start of the 5oth season in program history: capture the district title, win more than 20 games, open the playoffs at home and advance to the state tournament.

Denina Ned

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Lady Bobcats dominate all-district lists

Tom Dodge

Friday, May 19, 2023

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Bobcats won their third straight district title and dominated the All-District 3-4A selections. EHS head coach Trenon Troclair was named the district coach of the year.