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Acadia-St. Landry Hospital CEO talks about goals

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The new CEO of Acadia St. Landry Hospital outlined his plan to lead the hospital after months of staff and board shakeups that began earlier this year.
Aaron Jackson

Aaron Jackson

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Opelousas student receives medical school scholarship

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The fourth annual Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship for LSU Health Shreveport – School of Medicine has been awarded to recent Xavier University of Louisiana graduate Aaron Jackson.
Scott Richard

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Acadia Parish school superintendent sees return to ‘normal’ this year

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Getting back to normal, or as close to normal as possible, is the goal of the Acadia Parish School Board as the start of the 2022-2023 year nears. “We plan to operate as normal as possible,” Superintendent Scott Richard told members of the Rotary Club of Crowley. “We welcome community involvement.
Central Middle School held its fifth and sixth grade school registration Monday. Many students along with their parents or guardians went through the process of registration, paying registration fees, receiving schedules and registering for spirit shirts. At the registration packet review table are Cynthia Guillory, left, and Sheila Janice. In front of the table are Brycen Honore, a fifth grader, and his mother Lisa LaFleur. The first day for public schools in Eunice is Aug. 11. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Central Middle School held its fifth and sixth grade school registration Monday. Many students along with their parents or guardians went through the process of registration, paying registration fees, receiving schedules and registering for spirit shirts. At the registration packet review table are Cynthia Guillory, left, and Sheila Janice. In front of the table are Brycen Honore, a fifth grader, and his mother Lisa LaFleur. The first day for public schools in Eunice is Aug. 11. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Registration at Central Middle School

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Central Middle School held its fifth and sixth grade school registration Monday. Many students along with their parents or guardians went through the process of registration, paying registration fees, receiving schedules and registering for spirit shirts.
Lauren Vidrine

Lauren Vidrine

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Eunice’s Cajun English speakers tapped for ‘kyoo’ research

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
There is a substantial variety of English dialects spoken in Louisiana, including Southern White American English, African American English, Cajun English, Creole African American English, and New Orleans English or “Yat.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will hold Summer 2022 Commencement on Friday at the Cajundome. (Photo by University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will hold Summer 2022 Commencement on Friday at the Cajundome. (Photo by University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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UL Lafayette Summer 2022 Commencement set for Friday at Cajundome

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, August 1, 2022
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will confer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees on Friday during Summer 2022 Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cajundome. Tickets aren’t required.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 1, 2022
Mass for Charlene Richard set Aug. 11 The Charlene Richard Foundation announces the date of the annual Mass marking the 63rd Anniversary of the death of Charlene Marie Richard, Servant of God. The Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard.

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Hurricanes generated 800K claims

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 29, 2022
Over the past two hurricane seasons, 800,000 claims were generated statewide following Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida. Because of this, insurance companies paid $23 billion to policy holders for damages.
Amédé Ardoin

Amédé Ardoin

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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles releases Legacy Series schedule

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 29, 2022
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Legacy Series will take place on the first Thursday of every month. Each event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Feed & Seed Lafayette, 106 N Grant St, Lafayette.