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UL Lafayette confers 1,126 degrees during Fall 2023 commencement

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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More than 200 graduate at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson
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.
The decorated tree at night. (Photos submitted Rebekah Ogea)a

The decorated tree at night. (Photos submitted Rebekah Ogea)a

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Coushatta Christmas tree has a story of survival on its journey to be the perfect holiday tree

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
This is a story of survival and the magic of Christmas. One tree managed to survive two hurricanes, a hard freeze and a season of drought before fulfilling its obligation in life to spread goodwill and joy for the holiday season. Yes, Christmas is magical.

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City sets holiday hours

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot has decided to grant full-time, non-civil service employees 8 hours of paid administrative leave on Dec. 26 to coincide with the State and St. Landry Parish holidays. The City of Eunice non-civil service departments will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.

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St. Landry Parish inauguration set Jan. 8

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
An inauguration for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The event aims to honor and formally inaugurate the Parish President, Jessie Bellard along with officials elected in October.
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 18, 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.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 15, 2023
The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Dec. 7 John Lee Tujague of Opelousas and Mary Jane Janise, of Opelouas. Cody Alan Brown of Sunset and Tessa Brook of Port Barre. Monday, Dec.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 15, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 7 Stephanie Speyrer vs Jennifer Pitre, monies due. Brenda Soape vs Walmart Inc et al, damages. Republic Refinance vs Walter W. Gilley, petition to make judgment executory. Republic Finance vs Shelly A.
Daphney Victoria, left, and Sharlan Williams play bingo.

Daphney Victoria, left, and Sharlan Williams play bingo.

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Seniors treated to holiday luncheon

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 15, 2023
Senior citizens enjoyed a fun-filled event, along with a luncheon, at the Southeast Neighborhood Center Thursday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. holiday event included bingo, door prizes and lunch held at 11:30 a.m. The official bingo caller was Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman.
Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Evangeline Parish Police Jury holds annual French meeting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 15, 2023
As the Evangeline Parish Police Jury reappointed Gregory Monier to the Mamou Fire District No. 1 for two additional years and Lucas Berzas and Robert Lejeune to Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners for two additional years.