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Eunice Rotary Club speakers Wednesday, and guest of Elizabeth Bergeron a Rotorian, were Angela Fontenot, director of marketing at Savoy Cancer Center, Dr. Paul Zhang and Connie Brignac, RN, Oncology manager. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotary Club speakers Wednesday, and guest of Elizabeth Bergeron a Rotorian, were Angela Fontenot, director of marketing at Savoy Cancer Center, Dr. Paul Zhang and Connie Brignac, RN, Oncology manager. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Savoy Cancer Center touts its local treatment

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
Guest speakers from Savoy Cancer Center in Mamou touted the benefits of their close-to-home cancer treatment. The Rotary Club welcomed guest speakers Dr. Paul Zhang, M.D., of medical oncology and hematology, Angela Fontenot, director of marketing and SIPS Foundation; and Connie Brignac, R.N.

FEMA changes said to be coming

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
By Harlan Kirgan Editor Disaster-prone states like Louisiana have a love-hate relationship with FEMA. When a hurricane strikes leaving a trail of destruction, the financial assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is welcome.
Sam Fulton, right, vice president of governmental affairs for Allegiance Health Management, and David ngram, CEO of Acadian Medical Center, attended a St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sam Fulton, right, vice president of governmental affairs for Allegiance Health Management, and David ngram, CEO of Acadian Medical Center, attended a St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish ordinance aims to help Eunice hospital (Download list of hospitals)

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Council in a special meeting amended an ordinance that allows Acadian Medical Center to participate in a program that enhances Medicaid payments. St.
Interim LSU President Matt Lee, left, shares a light moment with Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, at the AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 116th annual field day June 24. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Interim LSU President Matt Lee, left, shares a light moment with Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, at the AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 116th annual field day June 24. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Field day highlights advancements at AgCenter Rice Research Station

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
With harvest season rapidly approaching, rice farmers took a break from their own fields and converged on those at the LSU AgCenter H.
xVieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music. The free programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and continue in July. The center is located t 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

xVieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music. The free programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and continue in July. The center is located t 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Rendezvous in the Prairie

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
Vieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, June 19 Kane Thomas Armand of Opelousas and Emily’s Michelle Bergeron, of Ville Platte. Monday, June 23 Dion Blane Lanclos and Angela Marie Aguillard, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, June 18 William G. Reed vs Charles Fontenot, et al, damages. Thursday, June 19 James W. Bellard vs Lowe’s Home. Centers LLC et al, damages. Friday, June 20 Eric Martin vs. Heather Lynn Hernandez, divorce.

Capsule gardening is where less is more

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Friday, June 27, 2025
From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club A capsule garden, just like a curated wardrobe, is all about a few essential high-end choices. It is about downsizing and getting back to basics; choosing a few essential and timeless items to create a beautiful yet flexible garden.
This rain garden features hibiscus. (Photo by Damon Abdi/LSU AgCenter)

This rain garden features hibiscus. (Photo by Damon Abdi/LSU AgCenter)

Turn your yard’s low spot into a high point with a rain garden

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Friday, June 27, 2025
From the LSU AgCenter Summer in Louisiana tends to bring afternoon downpours. Where does all that rainwater go? Some of it is absorbed by the ground and plants. Some pools in low spots. And some turns into runoff, rushing into ditches, drains and, ultimately, natural waterways.

Zero tolerance summer camp

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
Dear Mom and Dad, It’s only been a few days since you dropped me off, but you better come get me. I’m writing to you with a pencil I swiped from the office, because the camp director confiscated my iPhone for watching funny dog videos during her “Camp Inclusion and Behavioral Expectations” speech.