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EHS Student Council donates stuffed toys to JDSO

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The Elton High School (EHS) Student Council held their fifth consecutive toy drive for the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO).The drive, Operation Kuddles for Kids, was created to provide soft, plush toys for deputies to carry in their units.The toys are distributed to small children they encounter during traumatic calls, or for in-service officers to provide affirmation to troubled students with disciplinary issues. The program is led by Student Council Director EHS teacher Jessica Guillory.

BCS Pumpking Decorating Contest winners announced

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Bethel Christian hosted its second grade class’ fifth annual pumpkin decorating contest this week. At left, Riley Spell’s “Jesus’ Cross” took Overall, while first place went to Luke Ward’s “Noah’s Ark” (below left). Stephen Lantier (below center) earned second place with “Jonah in the Whale,”and third place honors went to Rylee Arabie’s “Baby Jesus’ Manger,” shown below at right.

WHS lists honor roll students

Welsh High School announces it Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the first nine weeks. The following students are included in that list:

Honor Roll

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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All-Parish Band Night

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Marching bands from around the parish dazzled fans at Jerry Simmons Stadium Tuesday night for the third annual All-Parish Band Night. The event offers a chance for the community to

Record-breaking crowds for Boo on the Avenue

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Boo on ave 3-This group of trick or treaters roamed the streets of downtown Lake Arthur playing games and getting candy. They include Anna Katherine Fluitt, Weston Fluitt, William Fluitt

LAES NEWS FOR NOVEMBER

Lots of great things will be happening on the Lake Arthur Elementary School (LAES) Campus during the month of November. The 4-H Club is collecting canned goods for the Families

Tiger of the Week

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LAHS Cheerleader of the Week Kallie Broussard is this week’s Lake Arthur High School Varsity Cheerleader Tiger of the Week. Kallie is a sophomore at LAHS and this is her

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order

STATE BRIEFS

Check’s in the mail for 90,000 Louisiana residents BATON ROUGE (AP) — About 90,000 Louisiana residents are getting an early Christmas gift, checks in the mail returning money they are