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Highland students rewarded with pizza party

Myra Miller
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Kindergarten students at Highland Elementary participated in the annual Rotary Food Drive. Students brought in canned goods and supplies for the drive and were later treated to a pizza party.

Students of the Month at Highland Elementary

Myra Miller
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Highland Elementary chose its December Students of the Month. Students were chosen for their excellent behavior and leadership. From left are Tavian Istre, Leopold Lejeune, Krisslyn Thomas, Jacquekel Malveaux, Kiley Ned, Alayah Watson, Camille Bushnell, Dalaysja Green and Devondraa Dupre.

AR students honored at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Top AR readers were recognized at East Elementary. Fourth-graders in Annetta Papillion’s class were honored. Seated, in front, from left are, Andrew Fontenot, 75 points; Marquis Hooker, 50 points; Kyle Fontenot, 50 points; and Kahmari Johnwell, 25 points.

Central Middle names science fair winners

Myra Miller
Friday, January 12, 2018
Central Middle School recently hosted their Science Fair on campus. Fifth and sixth-graders were able to use their curiosity about their surroundings and research a topic that interest them the most. Students followed the Scientific Method and their knowledge of STEM.

Lil Buck Sinegal at Knights of Peter Claver in Grand Coteau

Myra Miller
Friday, January 12, 2018
There will be a Mardi Gras Dance with Lil Buck Sinegal & Major Handy from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Knights of Peter Claver Hall in Grand Coteau. The admission fee is $12 at the door and $10 in advance. Contact Renella Henry at 337-349-5814 for tickets and more details.

Coushatta Casnio Resort presents Cole Swindell at the pavilion

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
KINDER–Country music’s hottest rising star, multi-platinum recording artist Cole Swindell will take the stage at Coushatta Casino Resort’s Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Ayven Charlie Victoria Charlie of Ville Platte announces the birth of her son, Ayven Michael Charlie, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 12 weighing 6 pounds and .06 ounces. Grandparents are Jackie Cassidy, Ash Cassidy, Danny Charlie, and Darlene Charlie, all of Ville Platte.

Sheryl Cormier at the Liberty Saturday

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, and children ages 7 to 12 are $3.