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Washington Monthly ranks UL Lafayette as a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ education

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked No. 281 in Washington Monthly magazine’s 2019 College Guide and Rankings.

Church Point LED lights

Errol “Slu” Comeaux, Church Point Mayor Pro Tem and Ward 5 alderman, left, and Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche look on as Eric Fiest with Entergy prepares to install a light on Aug. 13.

Deadline nears for candidates to announce in The Eunice News

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Oct. 12 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates.

What grads make the most dough?

As LSU’s largest, most diverse freshman class officially began the fall semester, the more than 6,000 new students were welcomed with the news that LSU is the top public university in Louisiana and a leader in the SEC in one of the most important outcomes for today’s students: return on investment.

Health care contract emerging as issue

Political observers, such as columnists and radio show hosts, already knew the Democratic and Republican governors associations were going to have roles to play in Louisiana’s 2019 race for governor.

Center closed

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” show at the Liberty Theater was canceled for Saturday and Sept. 7 because the air conditioning system broke down. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center was was closed Thursday, also due to the air conditioner issue.

LSUE joins city’s birthday celebration

The celebration of Eunice’s 125th birthday on Sept. 14 will include LSUE students and athletes, Connie Thibodeaux, alderwoman who is organizing the event. The birthday is being advertised on banners placed on different city entrance roadways and at the Eunice Recreation Complex on Sittig Road.

Voter signup drives planned at schools

A voter registration drive is to begin Tuesday in St. Landry Parish that will include public high schools and nursing homes. Cheryl Milburn, registrar of voters, released a schedule that coincides with a the state Voter Registration Week.

School alert system announced

Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 30 Anthony Paul Comeaux, 33, 100 block of Wisteria Drive, Lafayette.