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Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau

Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau

Missing WWII soldier comes home

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 13, 2022
An Army private lost 79 years ago in the World War II battle on Guadalcanal is returning home for burial in Washington. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau, 23, of Whiteville, killed during World War II, was accounted for Dec. 8, 2020.
Ginger Myers, who co-founded LHC Group, will be recognized with an honorary degree during the College of Nursing & Health Sciences’ Commencement ceremony on Friday. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. (Submitted photo)

Ginger Myers, who co-founded LHC Group, will be recognized with an honorary degree during the College of Nursing & Health Sciences’ Commencement ceremony on Friday. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette to award honorary doctorate to LHC Group’s Ginger Myers

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, May 12, 2022
A health care leader with a long record of community service will earn an honorary doctorate of nursing practice during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Spring 2022 Commencement.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Games Across Acadiana raffle tickets on sale LAFAYETTE — Starting June 3 through June 19, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games Across Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 60 missions and activities for the whole family.
Games Across Acadiana

Games Across Acadiana

Games Across Acadiana raffle tickets on sale

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Starting June 3 through June 19, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games Across Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 60 missions and activities for the whole family.
Cleco

Cleco

Some Cleco customers eligible for 25% summer discount

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Cleco customers who meet the income guidelines of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are eligible to receive a 25% discount on the fuel portion of their electric utility bill through the Cleco Alternative Rate for Electricity (CARE) discount program.
McNeese State University senior Kaleb LeDay performs with the university’s zydeco band, Zyde-Pokes. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)

McNeese State University senior Kaleb LeDay performs with the university’s zydeco band, Zyde-Pokes. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)

Accounting major finds way to keep family tradition alive

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
At McNeese State University, Kinder senior Kaleb LeDay continues to explore and develop his musical passions while working on his accounting degree, thanks to McNeese’s very own zydeco band, the Zyde-Pokes. This performing group was created through the W.A.
Love Eunice.

Love Eunice.

City clears 11 properties off condemned list

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Eunice aldermen cleared 11 properties from the code enforcement condemned list at Tuesday’s city meeting. Five other properties remain on a list to begin condemnation proceedings. Stan Feucht, city attorney, said there were issues with the notices sent to owners of the five remaining properties.
LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, right, and Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy are inside the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at the LSU Eunice Allied Health Campus in Lafayette. On Wednesday, the two groups announced a $700,000 expansion. (Photo courtesy of LSU Eunice)

LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, right, and Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy are inside the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at the LSU Eunice Allied Health Campus in Lafayette. On Wednesday, the two groups announced a $700,000 expansion. (Photo courtesy of LSU Eunice)

LSUE, Ochsner Lafayette General announce extended partnership

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Louisiana State University at Eunice and Ochsner Lafayette General announce a contribution of nearly $700,000 towards expansion in LSUE’s Allied Health programs, the two groups unveiled on Wednesday.

Vet Fest aims to help veterans

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Veterans are almost certain to find something helpful at the first Vet Fest at LSUE scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday “People don’t use 80% of their benefits,” said Pamela Veillon, LA Vet Corps navigator at LSU Eunice.
Eunice High School.

Eunice High School.

Eunice High ranked in top 100 in Louisiana

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Eunice High School and the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts are the only two high schools in St. Landry Parish to be in top 100 ranked public schools U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best High Schools.