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Myra Miller
Monday, September 19, 2022
Acadian Ambulance hosting Acadia Parish Health Fair Acadian Ambulance and Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, in collaboration with the Office of Public Health Region 4 and Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, are hosting a health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Sept.
Dorita Augustine of Lafayette wins a door prize, with her is Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Dorita Augustine of Lafayette wins a door prize, with her is Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Photos by Myra Miller)

TRIAD meets here

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
The TRIAD workshop, a quarterly St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s sponsored event, was held from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the VFW Post 8971 Hall. Live music was provided by Glenn Dale Fontenot of Breaux Bridge as well as door prizes were given away donated by merchants and health care providers.

Grand Réveil Acadien celebrates Acadian people

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
Grand RéVeil Acadien 2022 is a multi-parish experience celebrating the lasting cultural impact of the Acadian people. Daily events will be held from Oct. 1 to 9 across Acadiana.

Chamber plans political forum

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce and the LSUE Student Government Association (SGA) are co-hosting the 2022 Political Forum. The Forum will be held in the Health/Science Technology Auditorium on the LSUE Campus at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

Officer demoted, reasons detailed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
Eunice Police Lt. Stephanie Myers was demoted to police officer in a disciplinary action approved by the Board of Aldermen, according to a letter released by Mayor Scott Fontenot on Friday.
From left, are LSUE Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, Linda Perrodin, Stephanie Guillory and Margaret Frey at a celebration of LSUE’s 55th year. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, are LSUE Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, Linda Perrodin, Stephanie Guillory and Margaret Frey at a celebration of LSUE’s 55th year. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

LSUE holds a birthday party for its 55th year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
Dr. Stephen Guempel, retired vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at LSUE, was one of the last people to make a comment during the birthday party for LSUE’s 55th year. The party was held in the recently renamed Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the campus. Mumphrey was the first chancellor.
Rutted fields are seen throughout the Louisiana rice belt. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter)

Rutted fields are seen throughout the Louisiana rice belt. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter)

Rain slowed rice harvest

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
Louisiana rice farmers are certainly having a sense of deja vu as this year’s harvest comes to a close, as they’ve seen consistent, near-daily rainfall that has hampered their operations.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Acadian Ambulance hosting Acadia Parish Health Fair Acadian Ambulance and Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, in collaboration with the Office of Public Health Region 4 and Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, are hosting a health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Sept.
In prayer are first responders during Sunday evening’s 911 ceremony.

In prayer are first responders during Sunday evening’s 911 ceremony.

911 attacks remembered

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The 21st anniversary of the 911 terrorists attacks was solemnly honored, recognized and remembered during an In Honor and Remembrance ceremony sponsored by the Woodmen Life Chapter 243. VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 243, and the DAV chapter also hosted the event.

St. Landry Parish Tourism to launch Allons Manger

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Allons Manger! Let’s eat! St. Landry Parish Tourism, the official destination marketing organization for the parish, is launching Allons Manger, a new rewards program that aims to support local restaurants. The passport is free for restaurants to participate and for diners to enjoy.