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How not to name a puppy

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

If you think that people are disagreeable these days about politics and culture, you can’t imagine how heated people got when I asked for suggestions on what to name my yellow Labrador puppy four years ago. Blame social media.

‘Oscar’ was created by native son of Iota

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

You probably didn’t think of the Acadia Parish community of Iota when you were watching the Oscar awards last week, or even take a hard look at the statuettes that carry the name. But maybe you should have.

Are psychic abilities in your future?

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

“If you could read my mind, love/What a tale my thoughts could tell.” — Gordon Lightfoot Apparently, my late father was ahead of his time.

Eunice escapee caught

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

Eunice Police, acting on a tip, responded to 821 South Beulah St, Apt 3D, and recaptured Richard Louis Deville, 34, of Eunice, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. According to news release, after obtaining a search warrant, officers located Deville hiding in Apartment 3A and took him into custody.

Programs for a Mass for Charlene Richard in 2024.

Path to sainthood for Charlene Richard advances another step

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

LAFAYETTE — Efforts to have Charlene Richard recognized as a saint have advanced another step, with the Vatican accepting and approving the results of the Diocese of Lafayette’s investigation into the life and virtue of “The Little Cajun Saint.

4 vie for Acadia Jury job

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

Four candidates have thrown their hats into the ring seeking the secretary-treasurer’s position for the Acadia Parish Police Jury. No timeline for a final vote to fill the post has been set.

Chris Ardoin and NuStep Zydeko performed on the Heritage Stage Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2022, during the 48th annual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Girard Park, Lafayette. (Photo by David Simpson)

Musician Chris Ardoin described shooting in social media posting

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

As the good times were rolling in Mamou, on Mardi Gras, during a performance from Chris Ardoin and Nustep Krewe, shots erupted. Following the incident, Ardoin posted a video on social media where he described the series of events that transpired.

The intersection of 6th Street and Poinciana Avenue in Mamou was the site of mass shooting that left two dead and at least 12 injured on Mardi Gras. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

2 killed in Mamou Mardi Gras shooting

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

Two juveniles fell victim to a mass shooting during the northside Mamou Mardi Gras celebration. The victims are identified as Alaya Christian,17, a student at Lafayette Renaissance Charter High, and Bryson Green, a student at Cecilia High .

City prevails in suit over fatal party shooting

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, March 7, 2025

The City of Eunice prevailed in a lawsuit seeking damages following the death of Tyrie Frederick after a fight during a Christmas concert at the Southeast Community Center on Dec. 23, 2017.

Crash kills Church Point woman

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, March 6, 2025

A single-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on La. 357 near its intersection with La. 358 claimed the life of 86-year-old Anna Landry of Church Point. according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I new release. Police stated they began their investigation shortly before 2 a.m. Feb. 28.