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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 24, 2022
St. Francis Night Out set for Saturday St. Francis will hold Night Out dinner and auction from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday inside St. Francis School gym. St. Francis is located at 490 St. Joseph Ave., in Iota. The cost is $100 per couple, donations are accepted.

Louisiana prison officials push for air conditioning after fighting lawsuit

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The head of Louisiana’s prison system is pushing state lawmakers for funding to install air conditioning at its facilities statewide to make it easier to retain correctional officers. None of the seven prisons in the system have air conditioning for prisoner dormitories.
UL Lafayette’s alternative energy research expertise, resources, and infrastructure, including at its Cleco Alternative Energy Center shown above, has made the University a key player in a three-state ‘hydrogen hub’ initiative. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas will focus development, production, and use of hydrogen as fuel and manufacturing feedstock to help diversify the region’s energy portfolio. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette’s alternative energy research expertise, resources, and infrastructure, including at its Cleco Alternative Energy Center shown above, has made the University a key player in a three-state ‘hydrogen hub’ initiative. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas will focus development, production, and use of hydrogen as fuel and manufacturing feedstock to help diversify the region’s energy portfolio. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Alternative energy capacity earns UL Lafayette spot in ‘hydrogen hub’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas will establish a hub for development, production, and use of hydrogen as fuel and manufacturing feedstock as part of ongoing efforts to diversify the region’s energy portfolio.
Robert Walters

Robert Walters

The dawn of spring; a sense of renewal

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The eternal promise of spring, the first daffodil, the tiny buds forming on the elm tree; a faint but distinct musical note from the mockingbird, serves to remind us of the cycle of life.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: Let’s hope turnabout is not fair play

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
I certainly hope that the hearings on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination, which started on Monday, are what Sen. Dick Durbin wants them to be: “Respectful and dignified.” That would be such a pleasant change from recent experience.

Insurance reform is a dud

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The headlines blared across newspapers and television stations last week. “State insurance leaders join forces on Catastrophe Reform Legislative Package,” penned the Lake Charles American Press.
Megan Malmay Duhon

Megan Malmay Duhon

Duhon leads Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board of Directors named Megan Malmay Duhon president and CEO of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce effective March 1. Duhon has served as interim president and CEO since December 2021.

Barksdale airman sues over COVID exemption

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
By Victor Skinner The Center Square A senior airman stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base is suing over the Biden administration’s military COVID-19 vaccination mandate after officials denied her religious exemption. Senior Airman Faith Crocker filed a lawsuit Monday in the U.
From left, are Randall Vigee, JD Bank, commercial lender; Yancy Fontenot, director for Eunice Community Health Center; Kitty Jo Deshotel, JD Bank Eunice, branch manager; Glynn Michaud, pharmacist for the health center; and Ryan Vidrine, JD Bank commercial lender. JD Bank donated $3,000 to the health center. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Randall Vigee, JD Bank, commercial lender; Yancy Fontenot, director for Eunice Community Health Center; Kitty Jo Deshotel, JD Bank Eunice, branch manager; Glynn Michaud, pharmacist for the health center; and Ryan Vidrine, JD Bank commercial lender. JD Bank donated $3,000 to the health center. (Submitted photo)

JD Bank celebrates 75th anniversary with $75,000 donation to local non-profits

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
To commemorate its 75th anniversary, JD Bank announced the donation of $75,000 on behalf of its employees to 25 charitable organizations throughout Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana. Each JD Bank location selected an organization to receive a donation in celebration of the milestone anniversary.