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Tickets on sale for Swamp Pop Reunion in Ville Platte

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
Ticket sales for Swamp Pop Reunion XVII scheduled Feb. 20 at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Tickets are $25 a person. Tickets are being sold at the following places: — Ville Platte City Hall (open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) — KVPI Radio on West LaSalle St.
Pat Daigle, District 7 Acadia Parish police juror, said cleaning Bayou Mallet before it enters Acadia Parish will probably flood parts of his parish and cause problems in the Lawtell area.

Pat Daigle, District 7 Acadia Parish police juror, said cleaning Bayou Mallet before it enters Acadia Parish will probably flood parts of his parish and cause problems in the Lawtell area.

Council approves move for drainage funds

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council approved a resolution to seek state funding for parish wide drainage work at a special meeting Wednesday. The same resolution ran into a flood of opposition at a special meeting on Dec.
The Girl Scout Troop 1016 led the Pledge of Allegiance during the Inauguration Ceremony program held Thursday. From left, are London (L.J.) Hofstad, Ava Ortego and Kallie Bakka. Alderman Chad Andrepont is in the background.More photos on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The Girl Scout Troop 1016 led the Pledge of Allegiance during the Inauguration Ceremony program held Thursday. From left, are London (L.J.) Hofstad, Ava Ortego and Kallie Bakka. Alderman Chad Andrepont is in the background.More photos on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice city officials take ceremonial oaths

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
The City of Eunice held an inauguration ceremony Thursday at the Eunice High School Auditorium with Van Reed as master of ceremonies. The event was ceremonial. Officials took their official oaths on Jan. 1 at City Hall.
Cameron Fontenot and Kailey Sonnier of Eunice welcomed their daughter Atraya Storm Fontenot. Atraya is the first born baby of the year at Acadian Medical Center. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Cameron Fontenot and Kailey Sonnier of Eunice welcomed their daughter Atraya Storm Fontenot. Atraya is the first born baby of the year at Acadian Medical Center. (Photo by Myra Miller)

AMC celebrates first baby

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
Atraya Storm Fontenot is the first born baby of the new year at Acadian Medical Center. Atraya was born at 1:34 p.m. Jan. 2 and weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Atraya’s parents are Kailey Sonnier and Cameron Fontenot of Eunice.
From left are St. Landry Parish School Board members Tiffany Nolan, Timmakah Hardy and Mary Ellen Donatto. Nolan, District 11, and Hardy, District 12, are newly elected to the Board.

From left are St. Landry Parish School Board members Tiffany Nolan, Timmakah Hardy and Mary Ellen Donatto. Nolan, District 11, and Hardy, District 12, are newly elected to the Board.

School Board begins year on a divided note

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board began its year on a divided note by electing its new president on a 7-6 vote. Opelousas Board member Joyce Haynes moved from the vice president to the presidency at the meeting on Thursday and stressed unity.
The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds was found Jan. 2 to have been painted. The monument is shown on Thursday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds was found Jan. 2 to have been painted. The monument is shown on Thursday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument defaced

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
A 66-year-old Opelousas man surrendered to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with the defacing of the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds. A St. Landry Parish Government news release identified the man as Don Leger.
Raymond “La La” Lalonde gave this 1979 photo to his mother, Marie Lanclos Lalonde, after being elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. (Submitted photo via The Advocate)

Raymond “La La” Lalonde gave this 1979 photo to his mother, Marie Lanclos Lalonde, after being elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. (Submitted photo via The Advocate)

LaLa lived simply, and loved it

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, January 5, 2023
I think I knew LaLa Lalonde for a year or more before I knew his real name. He was a member of the legislature when I met him, but I don’t think I ever heard him introduce himself as “Raymond” or “Representative Lalonde.” He introduced himself simply. “Hi, I’m LaLa,” sometimes in French.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 5, 2023
EHS Alumni election of officers meeting The EHS Alumni Association will have election of of officers and board members at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at Eunice High. All lifetime members are encouraged to attend. Eunice Area Men’s Retreat set Feb.