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

From LSU Office of Communications & University Relations
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

Harlan Kirgan
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

Tony Marks / Ville Platte Gazette
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.
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles releases Legacy Series schedule

Harlan Kirgan
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.

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St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial raises brick price

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 29, 2022
The engraved bricks for St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial will go up in cost and slightly in size effective Aug. 1 at $100. The Memorial has: — 112 brick spaces available on the Military Walk-way; and — 204 brick spaces on the civilian walk-way located on the left side of the Monument.
LSU Eunice Computer Information Technology (CIT) assistant professor Laure Seeder. (Submitted photo)

LSU Eunice Computer Information Technology (CIT) assistant professor Laure Seeder. (Submitted photo)

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LSUE computer information technology professor featured

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 29, 2022
LSU Eunice Computer Information Technology (CIT) assistant professor Laure Seeder is receiving national publicity as a featured subject in the July edition of Certification Magazine.

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Hearing set on proposed animal control ordinance

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 29, 2022
A public meeting to address concerns with the animal control ordinance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Delta Grand Theatre, 120 S. Market St., Opelousas. An animal control ordinance was drafted by a committee consisting of St. Landry animal enthusiasts.
Sharon Fontenot, left, and Susan Saunders lead the March for Life parade on 2nd Street on a chilly Jan. 22. Fontenot, who has retired from a leadership role in Right to Life, reflected on the overturning of Roe v Wade in June. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sharon Fontenot, left, and Susan Saunders lead the March for Life parade on 2nd Street on a chilly Jan. 22. Fontenot, who has retired from a leadership role in Right to Life, reflected on the overturning of Roe v Wade in June. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Overturing Roe v Wade has special meaning for Eunice Right to Life stalwart

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 29, 2022
By Harlan Kirgan Editor When the landmark case Roe v Wade legalizing abortion was overturned in June it was a victory for the many people who campaigned against it since 1973. Sharon Fontenot, of Eunice, is one of those people who dedicated their lives to end abortion.