Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship. A 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for Garcille was held Wednesday at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas. “I’m still in disbelief that this is my life especially from where I come from it has been a long ways,” she said after reciting her oath of office from Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese. “I wouldn’t have made it through the election process without your guidance and prayers,” she told the family, friends, supporters and priests present.

Acadia Parish sheriff warns about 4-wheeler thefts

Four-wheelers, side-by-sides and certain types of trucks have been targeted for theft in various areas of Acadia Parish and surrounding parishes, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson in a Crime Stoppers news release.

Budget bills pass House

The House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1 (HB1) by a unanimous vote of the members present (104-0) sending it to the Senate for further consideration.

St. Ed’s, Eunice head to track regionals

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
BELLEVUE – St. Edmund had a strong showing at the District 6-1A meet with 23 athletes qualified to participate in Thursday’s regional meet held at New Iberia Senior High.

Lights out urged for spring bird migration

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is calling upon residents and businesses throughout the state to join others in turning off bright or excess lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Eunice opens playoffs with thriller win

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
It was a strong showing for several local teams to begin the LHSAA softball playoffs.
The state tournament will be held April 26-27 at Frasch Park in Sulphur.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation will be approaching soon and much is needed ahead of time for the newspaper’s special graduation edition.
Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to email their senior bios.

Dissecting a frog

Kasey Marcantel’s biology students at St. Edmund High are studying different body systems and organs of the frog, through the dissection of a bullfrog.

Make your dog a better leash-walker

Walking a dog on a leash is required by law in many towns and cities. Leashing a dog prevents the animal from trespassing on neighbor’s property and keeps it from jumping on people or other animals.

Strange happenings have occurred in the St.

A cloud cover and occasional rain hindered the eclipse viewing at LSUE on Monday, but there were glimpses of the celestial event.