State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice
DeVillier earns top LABI ranking
Harlan Kirgan
State Rep.
Friday, October 8, 2021
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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)
Vidrine named professor emeritus at LSUE
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Friday, October 8, 2021
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
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.
Friday, October 8, 2021
Board settles on $150M school plan
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Friday, October 8, 2021
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard
Bellard: Push on for better internet service in St. Landry Parish
Staff Report
Federal money is helping with a push to improve internet service in St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes, said St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.
Friday, October 8, 2021
News notes items
News notes
Myra Miller
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.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Cajun French Music Association
CFMA Lake Charles announces 2 inductees into Hall of Fame
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
City plan to leverage local assets
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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
Myra Miller/ Lifestyles Editor
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.
Wednesday, October 6, 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 is among 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021