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Performing at the Blackham Coliseum in a 1974 concert, from left, are Varise Conner, Lionel Leleux, Marc Savoy and Don Montoucet. The concert was the beginning of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Performing at the Blackham Coliseum in a 1974 concert, from left, are Varise Conner, Lionel Leleux, Marc Savoy and Don Montoucet. The concert was the beginning of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Birth of a festival

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The powerhouse fall festival of Cajun and Creole culture in Lafayette owes its existence to a concert 50 years ago in Blackham Coliseum.
Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Phillip DeVillier signs bills that were passed in the House on March 18. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Crowley Post-Signal)

Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Phillip DeVillier signs bills that were passed in the House on March 18. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Crowley Post-Signal)

Speaker’s day is a busy one

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Rep. Phillip DeVillier may spend most days during the 2024 regular legislative session almost 80 miles from home, but reminders of Eunice and the surrounding area are never far away.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 13 There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.
Late Church Point Councilman Errol "Slu" Comeaux, left, with Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche. (File photo)

Late Church Point Councilman Errol "Slu" Comeaux, left, with Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche. (File photo)

Comeaux, longest serving Church Point councilman, dies

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
By Claudette Olivier Church Point News Church Point's longest serving Alderman Erroll “Slu” Comeaux, 76, has passed away. Comeaaux, a native of Cankton, and long-time resident of Church Point, passed away Saturday evening, March 23, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette.

Acadia Parish school superintendent Richard to leave

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Following an executive session held during the March 19 special meeting of the Acadia Parish School Board, it was announced that the search would begin for a new superintendent.
Ty Vidrine plays the timpani during the Eunice High Band performance on Saturday.

Ty Vidrine plays the timpani during the Eunice High Band performance on Saturday.

Student Arts Expo puts talent on display

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
St. Landry Parish students showed their art, technology, and filled the Courthouse Square with music on Saturday during the second annual Arts and STEAM festival.

School Board opposes Education Savings Accounts

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Something called Education Savings Account is more than likely on its way to passage in the state legislature in its current session. Under the proposal, parents would be allowed to transfer state Minimum Foundation Program money to a school of their choice — private, parochial and public. The St.
Laura Rougeau Garcille won the election for Division B 27th Judicial District judge on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Laura Rougeau Garcille won the election for Division B 27th Judicial District judge on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Garcille wins judicial election

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Laura Rougeau Garcille won the three-way race for Division B 27th Judicial District judge in Saturday’s election. Garcille won with 1,610 votes — 57% — in the tally posted on geauxvote.com.
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Myra Miller
Monday, March 25, 2024
Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 13 There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.

Garcille wins race for judge

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Laura Rougeau Garcille won the race for Division B 27th Judicial District judge in Saturday’s election. Garcille won with 1,610 votes 57%, in the tally posted on geauxvote.com.