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The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.
Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Procession focuses on Mississippi River
Buzz off! Deet-free DIY mosquito repellent
The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025. From left are CFMA Vice President Leward Lafleur, Carlie Booth, Ryan Trahan, Mollie Sonnier, and CFMA President Greg Brown. William LeJeune of Iota, who had just returned from a French Immersion class in Nova Scotia is not pictured. (Photo by Rick Nesbitt/KEUN Radio)
CFMA awards scholarships
New Rotary Club members were recognized at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. From left, are Amber Vidrine, Greg “Stormy” Soileau, Rotary Club President Ellis Daigle, Debbie Kreswell and Jessica Vondenstein. (Photo by Myra Miller)
New Rotary Club members recognized
Hensgens heads Energy and Environment Committee
St. Landry Parish civil cases
First-grade teacher Arien Harper greets one of her students, Valynn Edwards, on her first day of school. Looking on are Jackson Guillory and Aria Faulkner, also in Harper’s class. (Photo by Amy Myers)
First day of school at East Elementary
From left, St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto discussed budget issues at Thursday’s School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)