John Grady Thibodeaux and Eltra Mary Jordan are this year’s recipients of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Kings Jr. Service Award from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. They were honored during a 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, Jan. 7. On Friday, Jan.
The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges health-conscious individuals make.
The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1924, courtesy of Newspaper Metro.
Kaceon Griffin
Lela Dick and Anthony Griffin announce the birth of their son, Kaceon Zaire Griffin, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 4 weighing 7 pounds.
Maternal grandparents are Helen Joy Wilson and Michael Johnson.
Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating year-end holidays.
Stephen Wall, a Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery career exploration program test coordinator, assisted St. Edmund students with interpreting their vocational aptitude battery results.
Quintin Doyle, a lieutenant Eunice police officer and a member of “Dads & Kids,” a non-profit organization, presented Mike Guillory with an appreciation plaque titled,“Yet I Smile,” and New Orleans Saints tickets.
Liam Alfred
Joseph and Orerietia Alfred of Eunice announce the birth of their son, Liam Jamal Alfred, born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 6 weighing 5 pounds and 2.2 ounces.
St. Edmund Catholic School’s Beta Club hosted a “Christmas Cookie Festival” as a service for the holiday season. Elementary students were all invited.
Acadiana Center for the Arts presented “Animalia” at East Elementary. A variety of animals and insects were presented and demonstrated by representatives including the life cycle of a butterfly.