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Saban the best there ever was?

I don’t normally write a sports column, but a few words would seem appropriate after Alabama’s startling victory this past Monday night in the College Football Championship game.

Pat loved people, politics, and good food

Former Lt. Gov. Paul Hardy, his friend of many years, got it right when he described Pat Huval as “a real living legend, a self-educated entrepreneur, [and] a premier restaurateur.” The man who put the St. Martin Parish community of Henderson on the map died Jan. 6.

Sock it to me: ‘Laugh-In’ turns 50

Am I excited about the upcoming (January 22) 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking NBC comedy-variety series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In”? You bet your sweet bippy!

Rally backs teacher who was cuffed, ejected from meeting

When Deyshia Hargrave stood up to ask a question about the superintendent’s salary at Monday’s Vermilion Parish School Board meeting, she had no intention of starting a movement. Hargrave said she attended the School Board meeting to best serve her students and the community.

News notes

Revival at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Jan. 21-Jan. 24 There will be a revival at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, next to Acadian Baptist Center, Jan. 21 through Jan. 24. The “Let It Begin In Me” revival will feature guest speaker Jason Towley and music by The Macky Willis Family.

City may get a used fire truck (or two) from New Orleans

The city of Eunice may get a fire truck, or two, from the city of New Orleans. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot explained the possibility at a Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday. Fontenot said he was reading that the city of New Orleans was buying 21 new ladder trucks and 500 police cars.

Eunice receives $1.6 million for LED lighting

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot finally put to public light a $1.6 million grant the city has received to upgrade its street and recreational lighting to LEDs. The energy efficiency program grant is through the state Public Service Commission, Fontenot said a Eunice Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday.

Gerace, Donatto to head School Board

For the first time in its history, the St. Landry Parish School Board’s top officers are both women. Candace Gerace was elected unanimously as the Board president at a meeting Thursday in Opelousas. Gerace, of Melville, has served has vice president and is in her second term.

2018 Mamou Mardi Gras Schedule

The Mamou Mardi Gras is scheduled from February 4 to 13. The event calendar includes the following. Sunday, February 4 Children’s Mardi Gras Run. Saturday, February 10 Performing at South End of 6th Street: Music from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Ferral Manuel and Wild Rice 2:00 p.

Challenges filed in two Bunkie elections

Challenges to candidates in two Bunkie elections were filed iun 12th Judicial District Court today, resulting in a hearing being set for 10 a.m. next Friday to determine if the candidates will remain on the March 24 ballot.