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Myra Miller
Monday, February 14, 2022
Pro-Life Rosary set every Tuesday The weekly Pro-Life Rosary will begin at 11:30 a.m. inside Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church prior to noon mass. The public is invited and welcomed. 11th annual Taster’s Choice event Feb. 23 The 11th annual Taster’s Choice Event will be held from 6 until 9 p.m.
Frontiére, a low-glycemic rice developed by the LSU AgCenter is being sold across the state under the Parish Rice brand. This rice is a healthy alternative for diabetics and those who are pre-diabetic.

Frontiére, a low-glycemic rice developed by the LSU AgCenter is being sold across the state under the Parish Rice brand. This rice is a healthy alternative for diabetics and those who are pre-diabetic.

LSU AgCenter low-glycemic rice shows promise for diabetics

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
For people interested in keeping their blood sugar levels in check, they now have a new tool thanks to rice developed at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station in Crowley.

Flushing out the best TV shows

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
It probably wouldn’t work today, with all the ways we get our entertainment, but not so long ago, when television shows lived or died by Nielsen viewer ratings, the guys at the Lafayette water plant claimed they had a better way to find the favorites.
Kip Bertrand

Kip Bertrand

LSUE promotion

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
Kip Bertrand, a Rotarian, held up a garden flag promoting and sponsoring the LSUE Community Partner Project. Bertrand said, “Your can become a LSUE Community Partner.

Accelerate Acadia to spur economic development

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
University of Louisiana at Lafayette educators and community business leaders are coordinating the Accelerate Acadia program to help spur entrepreneurial and economic development efforts in Acadia Parish.
A newly repaved section of North 4th Street in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A newly repaved section of North 4th Street in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Street project nearly complete

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
The City of Eunice’s street program is expected to be completed by March 1. Mayor Scott Fontenot noted the project is separate from the state Department of Transportation and Development project on Maple Avenue and La. 13.
Richard LeBouef

Richard LeBouef

In October, city to get once a week trash pickup

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, was at the Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting to talk about bulk waste removal. But he ended up talking about the city going from twice a week trash collection to once a week pickup in October.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, presents Pat Mason-Guillory with the President’s Award during the State of the Parish ceremony held Thursday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. The event was the first for the award and the address. In the rear, center, is Richard Lewis, who serve as master of ceremonies. Lewis is the parish’s code enforcement officer. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, presents Pat Mason-Guillory with the President’s Award during the State of the Parish ceremony held Thursday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. The event was the first for the award and the address. In the rear, center, is Richard Lewis, who serve as master of ceremonies. Lewis is the parish’s code enforcement officer. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

State of the Parish

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 11, 2022
Tractors, dump trucks and a culvert cleaner were parked next to the Delta Grand in Opelousas Thursday evening as Parish President Jessie Bellard held a State of the Parish progress report. From 6 to 7 p.m.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Pro-Life Rosary set every Tuesday The weekly Pro-Life Rosary will begin at 11:30 a.m. inside Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church prior to noon mass. The public is invited and welcomed. 11th annual Taster’s Choice event Feb. 23 The 11th annual Taster’s Choice Event will be held from 6 until 9 p.m.