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Gorgeous satsuma fruit ready to be eaten. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Gorgeous satsuma fruit ready to be eaten. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Growing citrus in containers

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures.
Slim’s in Kinder before the once famous dance hall was demolished. (Kinder Courier News photo)

Slim’s in Kinder before the once famous dance hall was demolished. (Kinder Courier News photo)

Once famous dance halls disappearing

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
By Carissa Hebert The Kinder Courier News Dance halls like Slim’s were popular places in America between the 1920s (The Roaring 20s) to the early 80s when technology like computers, internet and cell phones began changing the way the world operates.
The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

St. Landry Parish Council appoints Stelly as the new Registrar of Voters

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
By: Claudette Olivier LSN Editor The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.

UL Lafayette announces homecoming week activities

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022. The game will kick off at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Cajun Field.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 22, 2022
ABC Wild Game Dinner set Oct. 4 The Acadian Baptist Center will have a Wild Game Dinner beginnning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Acadian Baptist Center, 1202 Academy Drive, Eunice. Cooking Demos and booths will be from 5 to 7 p.m. and a program in the Worship Center will begin at 7 p.m.
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Richard and his K9 Deputy Django are one of the sheriff office’s two deputy-canine teams. Django is trained in narcotics detection and apprehension. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Richard and his K9 Deputy Django are one of the sheriff office’s two deputy-canine teams. Django is trained in narcotics detection and apprehension. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Deputy and K9 work to keep rural areas safe

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
By Claudette Olivier The Church Point News Slow and quiet — two words never to be uttered in a law enforcement vehicle while on duty lest the shift be jinxed and all hell break loose.
Joseph Danny Guillory

Joseph Danny Guillory

Mamou man arrested on charges of first degree rape of a juvenile

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Joseph Danny Guillory of Mamou was arrested for one count of first degree rape. On Sept. 13, detectives with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a possible sexual assault involving an eleven year old female juvenile.
A 911 ceremony was held Sept. 9 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home featuring a barbecue for first-responders

A 911 ceremony was held Sept. 9 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home featuring a barbecue for first-responders

911 attack remembrance

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
A 911 ceremony was held Sept. 9 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home featuring a barbecue for first-responders.