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Rice, gravy, and corn-fed Cajuns

Jim Bradshaw
Friday, July 22, 2022
I have been told that a true Cajun raised on the prairies can look at a field of growing rice and tell exactly how much gravy it will require to cover the harvested crop. If that’s so, it is an acquired skill. Cajuns came late to the rice field.
Beverly Rozas of Hospice of Acadiana. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Beverly Rozas of Hospice of Acadiana. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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‘Sewing Sisters’ brighten day for hospice patients

Myra Miller/ Lifestyles Editor
Friday, July 22, 2022
Hospice patients now have special sewn items to brighten their day, all provided by a vounteer group called “Sewing Sisters” from Hospice of Acadiana. Beverly Rozas of Hospice of Acadiana and a “Sewing Sisters” volunteer was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting.
LSU AgCenter rice specialist Ronnie Levy describes the latest studies in the rice agronomy project during the 113th annual Rice Field Day at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station held recently at the Crowley facility. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

LSU AgCenter rice specialist Ronnie Levy describes the latest studies in the rice agronomy project during the 113th annual Rice Field Day at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station held recently at the Crowley facility. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

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New varieties spotlighted at 113th Rice Field Day

Derek Albert / LSU AgCenter
Friday, July 22, 2022
As the 2022 rice growing season rolls steadily along, rice growers and rice industry professionals gathered recently at the LSU AgCenter’s H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station for its 113th annual Rice Field Day.
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Head Start program growing despite challenges

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 22, 2022
Despite challenges, the St. Landry Parish Head Start program has grown in the past four years, according to June Inhern director. “What I have seen especially these last two years ...

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Eunice city races emerge; police chief is retiring

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 22, 2022
Several contested races developed in the Eunice municipal elections as qualifying neared an end Friday. As of Friday morning, there were races for alderman at-large, chief of police, and alderman in Wards 2, 3 and 4. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said he is retiring.
St. Landry Sheriff's Office offers monthly Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday.

St. Landry Sheriff's Office offers monthly Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday.

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St. Landry Sheriff's Office offers monthly Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 21, 2022
St. Landry Sheriff's Office offers monthly Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday. The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1 day concealed carry permit training class and renewal class on Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 21, 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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Eunice races take shape by noon of qualifying

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Several Eunice races emerged as of noon on the first day of qualifying Wednesday. The following are Eunice qualifiers as listed on the secretary of state’s website, geauxvote.com. Coroner 1 to be elected Zeb Stearns 07/20/2022 Republican 2143 Hwy. 95Eunice, LA 70535 (337) 962-8934 zstear@yahoo.
Attending a ribbon-cutting for $4.5 million wastewater treatment facility in Opelousas on July 15, from left, were Senic Batiste, Yvonne Normand, Ammy Taylor, Tina Vidrine, Frank “Buddy” Helton, Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, Bill Rodier, Daniel Lyons, Rep. Dustin Miller and Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsander. (Submitted photo)

Attending a ribbon-cutting for $4.5 million wastewater treatment facility in Opelousas on July 15, from left, were Senic Batiste, Yvonne Normand, Ammy Taylor, Tina Vidrine, Frank “Buddy” Helton, Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, Bill Rodier, Daniel Lyons, Rep. Dustin Miller and Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsander. (Submitted photo)

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$4.5M wastewater treatment facility to foster south Opelousas growth

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Central St. Landry Economic Development District (CSLEDD), in partnership with local and state officials, honored the completion of a newly constructed $4.5 million state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility in Opelousas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15.