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From left are Dr. Brandon Borill, LSU Eunice interim dean of Sciences and Mathematics; Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, LSU Eunice professor emeritus; and Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor. (Submitted photo)

From left are Dr. Brandon Borill, LSU Eunice interim dean of Sciences and Mathematics; Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, LSU Eunice professor emeritus; and Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor. (Submitted photo)

Vidrine named professor emeritus at LSUE

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 8, 2021
Dr. Malcolm Vidrine has been awarded the honorary title of professor emeritus, it was announced on Wednesday. Vidrine has served in an academic role at LSU Eunice for 37 years.
Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for Region 4, speaks about quarantine issues at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for Region 4, speaks about quarantine issues at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

‘Parent choice’ quarantine rejected

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 8, 2021
St. Landry Parish School Board members rejected a parent choice quarantine option urged by Dr. Cade Brumley, state superintendent of Education. “The first thing I would like to know is the superintendent of education in Baton Rouge is he a scientist?” asked Board member Milton Ambres.

Board settles on $150M school plan

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 8, 2021
The St. Landry Parish School Board settled on a $150 million plan to build four kindergarten to fourth-grade schools if voters approve a 12.9-mill tax proposition.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 7, 2021
CDA holds Rosary Prayer Rally Oct. 16 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will hold the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Prayer Rally on Oct. 16 at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church’s Prayer Garden at 310 West Vine. This event will be held regardless of weather.
Cajun French Music Association

Cajun French Music Association

CFMA Lake Charles announces 2 inductees into Hall of Fame

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Cajun French Music Association Lake Charles Chapter plans to induct two musicians into its Hall of Fame on Nov. 7. The late Cajun fiddler player Adam Landreneau and harmonica player Isom Fontenot are the honorees.

City plan to leverage local assets

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
An action plan for the City of Eunice is focusing on cultural assets as well as LSU Eunice. “This will lead to bigger and better things,” said Alicia Mire, the city’s Main Street and Tourism director. For instance, she pointed out LSUE enrolls more than 3,000 students and 98% commute to the school.
Eunice Manor is ranked among the top five nursing homes in the state in Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Home ranking. Nickie Toups, administrator, is with her nursing home staff. Seated, from left, are Lasetta Mayo, therapy tech and CNA; Sonsherryler Thomas, CNA; Toups; and April Williams, housekeeping supervisor. In back, from left, are Betty Rosette, laundry; Saundra Frey, director of nursing; Lauren Lirette, MDS coordinator, LPN; Lindsay Doucet, transportation driver; Danielle Lonnett, housekeeping; T

Eunice Manor is ranked among the top five nursing homes in the state in Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Home ranking. Nickie Toups, administrator, is with her nursing home staff. Seated, from left, are Lasetta Mayo, therapy tech and CNA; Sonsherryler Thomas, CNA; Toups; and April Williams, housekeeping supervisor. In back, from left, are Betty Rosette, laundry; Saundra Frey, director of nursing; Lauren Lirette, MDS coordinator, LPN; Lindsay Doucet, transportation driver; Danielle Lonnett, housekeeping; T

Eunice Manor ranks in top 5 of best nursing homes in state

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Eunice Manor Nursing Home is celebrating success. Nickie Toups, administrator at Eunice Manor, learned Friday in an email that Eunice Manor has been recognized on the 2022 list of America’s Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes.
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish, Connie Lamke, founder of the Acosta Foundation.

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish, Connie Lamke, founder of the Acosta Foundation.

Lamke is among 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish, Connie Lamke, founder of the Acosta Foundation. Lamke moved to Evangeline Parish in the 1990s where she watched her father selflessly give to his community.
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor. (Submitted photo)

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor. (Submitted photo)

Taylors are among Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, October 4, 2021
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are Harold and Ammy Taylor. As a lifelong resident of St.