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Last paddle wheeler was a grocery hauler

Paddle-wheel boats ran on the Louisiana bayous until the 1940s, although by that time most of them had been converted from steam power to diesel engines. Probably the last of them was the V.J. Kurzweg, which plied Bayou Teche at least to New Iberia and sometimes farther up the stream.

3 St. Landry deputies graduate from training

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the graduation of three sheriff’s deputies from the 53rd session of St. Martin Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy. The police academy is 15 weeks of classes that instruct officers throughout the Acadiana area.

Senator changes course on diaper, tampon tax

After the Senate rejected his bid for a constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and tampons from the state sales tax, the bill’s sponsor, Sen. J.P. Morrell, found another way to get the job done.

Amazon, state’s community colleges plan collaboration for tech degrees

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System is partnering with Amazon Web Services to implement the tech company’s Educate curriculum, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday. The community colleges also will collaborate with Amazon to offer an associate degree in cloud computing.

House OKs budget on 100-1 vote

The House on Thursday passed a $30 billion operating budget for next year that includes $1,200 teacher pay raises, $600 for support staff and full funding for TOPS scholarships, but not the $39 million for public schools sought by the governor.

5 St. Landry Parish school district students are among first LSUE Academy grads

Five St. Landry Parish school district high school students are among the first LSUE Academy graduates. The students received associate degrees at Friday’s commencement ceremony days before graduating from high school. St.

LSUE commencement

Graduates at Louisiana State University Eunice walk to the Acadian Center for a reception following Friday’s commencement ceremony. Spring commencement featured a new layout for the ceremony and a program that featured a video of many people, including Gov. John Bel Edwards, delivering messages.

LSUE chancellor search down to 3 candidates

The search for the next LSUE chancellor has been narrowed to three candidates, according to the LSUE website. Mary Werner, chair-elect of the LSU Board of Supervisors, said the naming of new chancellor should occur soon. Werner conferred degrees at the LSUE commencement ceremony Friday.

LSUE chancellor search down to 3 candidates

The search for the next LSUE chancellor has been narrowed to three candidates, according to the LSUE website. Mary Werner, chair-elect of the LSU Board of Supervisors, said the naming of new chancellor should occur soon. Werner conferred degrees at the LSUE commencement ceremony Friday.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 10 Deantre James Gibson, 23, 500 block of East Rosella Street, Church Point. Hit and run. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dennis Dwayne Johnson Jr., 34, 400 block of Chelsie Road, Opelousas.