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LSU graduate student Allison Snider conducts research on the Seaside Sparrows that reside in Louisiana marshes year-round. New research shows Deepwater Horizon oil in these native birds. (Photo by Philip Stouffer, LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources)

LSU graduate student Allison Snider conducts research on the Seaside Sparrows that reside in Louisiana marshes year-round. New research shows Deepwater Horizon oil in these native birds. (Photo by Philip Stouffer, LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources)

Scientists find Deepwater Horizon oil in sparrows

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Scientists have identified the first evidence of Deepwater Horizon oil in a land animal — the Seaside Sparrow. The scientists analyzed the diet and feathers of sparrows collected more than a year after the oil spill.
Jay Grymes, chief meteorologist, gives a presentation on Louisiana’s climate Wednesday during the intercultural dialogue on weather, water and climate. (Photo by Greta Jines)

Jay Grymes, chief meteorologist, gives a presentation on Louisiana’s climate Wednesday during the intercultural dialogue on weather, water and climate. (Photo by Greta Jines)

Expert says La. is in the crosshairs of climate change

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Climate change, hurricanes and floods were hot topics during the Louisiana State University International Programs’ intercultural dialogue on weather, water and climate on Wednesday, with one presenter saying that whatever the extent of climate change will be Louisiana will be in the crosshairs.

Thanksgiving Turkey Contest winners

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Winners of the Thanksgiving Turkey Contest may pick up the vouchers at the Eunice News and redeem the at Champagnes. The deadline to redeem the turkeys is Nov 30. Winners are: St. Landry Homestead - Joan Richard. LeJeune Chiropractic - Charmaine Richard. Eunice Superette - Brenda Fontenot.

Parish to pave 54 more roads

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Fifty-four more roads are to be paved in the final phase of the Smooth Ride Home Program. St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot announced at a Parish Council meeting Wednesday that Prairie Contractors Inc., of Opelousas, was the apparent low bidder for Phase 3B. The company bid $7,890,083.

Bishop appoints Roberts Cove woman

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has announced the appointment of Maureen Kirsch Fontenot as the new chancellor and assistant director of chancery personnel for the Diocese of Lafayette. The appointment is effective Monday.
St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools Patrick Jenknins.

St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools Patrick Jenknins.

St. Landry Parish schools get a C in state assessment

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, November 19, 2016
The St. Landry Parish School District received a C in school performance scores released by the state Department of Education. The district’s score edged up two points to 73.1 from its 2015 score, but that lagged behind neighboring parishes. Acadia and Evangeline parishes received Bs.