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Blanco Center colloquium takes fresh look at perennial challenges

The Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center will examine issues central to the former Louisiana governor’s tenure during its inaugural colloquium Sept. 21. The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is sponsoring the event.

Looking Back: September ‘58, ‘68, and ‘78

September 4, 1958 •Ville Platte High School, along with all other parish schools, will open Monday morning at 8:30 for the 1958-59 session, according to Principal J.D. LaFleur.

Once upon a time in Mamou

From the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox and statues of dinosaurs to the biggest ball of yarn, motorists across the country, who travel off the beaten path, pass by roadside attractions that have become cultural icons. One such attraction located at the intersection of La.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 10 Georgette Ann Eubanks, 30, 200 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Improper lane usage, open alcoholic beverage container, no driver’s license on person, no insurance. Arrested By Louisiana State Police.

Hoffpauir Family holds 52nd Labor Day reunion

The Indian Bayou United Methodist Church was once again the venue for the annual Hoffpauir Family Reunion. The 52nd reunion was held on Labor Day, Sept. 3.

Groups donate to shelter

SUBMITTED PHOTO Members of Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma society of women educators, First Baptist Church and Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church recently collected a variety of essential items for donation to the ASSIST Agency’s women’s shelter. On hand for the Sept.

Back to work after the festival

The tug Michael T moves discharge pipes around to help the Weeks Marine dredge vessel Capt. Frank resume dredging Monday after a break for the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival during Labor Day weekend.

Flood wall delay could result in legal action

After more than eight years of planning, engineering studies, permitting and funding work, St. Martin Parish government does not intend to be prevented from building a flood wall to protect the Bayou Estates subdivision in Lower St. Martin Parish.

William Dale "Bill" Dunigan

RAYNE - A Service of Remembrance celebrating the life of William Dale "Bill" Dunigan, age 68, of Rayne will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne, during which friends and family will be invited to share memories of the ways in which Bill touched...

Sadie M. Nepveux

The family has requested the visitation to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Sadie M. Nepveux, 86, who passed away at her home in Crowley on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at 9:40 p.m.