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LSU awards 1,931 degrees during Fall Commencement

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 22, 2023
LSU awarded 1,931 degrees during the university’s 312th commencement exercises Dec. 15. 1,313 students earned undergraduate degrees or certificates and 618 received graduate degrees or certificates. Twenty-three LSU employees were among the graduates.

Fun garden tools

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 22, 2023
Tools are more than just gadgets – they can be game changers. Dive into these interesting tools suitable for any gardening enthusiast. The Hori Hori Classic is not an average garden tool; it is a versatile powerhouse.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 22, 2023
The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 14 Shawn O’Neal Perry of Sunset and Catherine Anne Stevens of Sunset. Friday, Dec. 15 Michael Citizen of Eunice and Wanda Bernita Cooper of Princeton.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 22, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 14 Discover Bank vs Kyle Sylvester, open account. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company et al vs Trey Anthony Artie et al, damages. Ulonda Rideaux vs GoAuto Insurance Company et al, damages.

Parish Council OKs $4,800 raise for its members

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 22, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council approved a $4,800 a year raise for its members at its last regular meeting of the year on Wednesday. The raise is to begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and will increase the annual pay from $12,672 to $17,472.
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 22, 2023
Note: Jim Bradshaw’s column usually appears on the Opinion Page, but today’s Christmas-themed piece is landing on the Front Page. Merry Christmas!

LSU Eunice Chancellor’s List named for Fall 2023 semester

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Louisiana State University Eunice has named 412 students to its Chancellor’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester. Students must have full-time status, completing more than 12 credit hours, and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Eunice Symphony Orchestra concert set The Eunice Symphony Orchestra present “Broadway on the Bayou,” an evening of music from Broadway musicals. The concert will be at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Eunice High auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and children ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge.

UL Lafayette confers 1,126 degrees during Fall 2023 commencement

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette celebrated its Fall 2023 graduates during Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday. A total of 1,126 degrees were conferred. Individual Commencement ceremonies for UL Lafayette’s eight academic colleges were held at the Cajundome and Convention Center.
Summa cum laude, 3.8-4.0 GPA graduates, from left, are Mya Velasquez; Jade Hickman; Nicole Thibodeaux; Dr. John Hamlin, LSU Eunice vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; U.S. Eastern District Judge Darrel J. Papillion; Taylor Doughty; Abbie Delaune; and Destiny Allison. (Submitted photo)

Summa cum laude, 3.8-4.0 GPA graduates, from left, are Mya Velasquez; Jade Hickman; Nicole Thibodeaux; Dr. John Hamlin, LSU Eunice vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; U.S. Eastern District Judge Darrel J. Papillion; Taylor Doughty; Abbie Delaune; and Destiny Allison. (Submitted photo)

More than 200 graduate at LSUE

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Louisiana State University Eunice awarded more than 200 degrees and certificates during its Fall Commencement on Friday, December 14 at the HPRE Center on the campus of LSUE. The graduates from both the summer and fall were honored at the 10:00AM ceremony. The Honorable Darrel J.