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The other miracle of Grand Coteau?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
As the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau began the celebration last month of its 200th year of teaching young ladies of south Louisiana, it caused us to think about the remarkable story of how it has survived war, epidemics, and fire to become the oldest school in America west of the...

Al Berard Memorial Fund kicks off annual fundraising campaign

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
LAFAYETTE — Al Berard Memorial Fund, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), launched its annual fundraising campaign for 2021 with a variety of sponsorship levels that range from $2,500 to $250. All donations to the Al Berard Memorial Fund are tax deductible and should be made before Dec.
The Rotary Club nominated and elected its new officers for 2021-2022. From left, are Nancee Sorenson, president-elect for 2023; Nickie Toups, secretary; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Pat Dossman, vice president; and Jacob Bergeron, president. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The Rotary Club nominated and elected its new officers for 2021-2022. From left, are Nancee Sorenson, president-elect for 2023; Nickie Toups, secretary; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Pat Dossman, vice president; and Jacob Bergeron, president. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotaray Club leaders

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
The 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for Acadia Parish are Dr. Cason and Isabella L. de la Houssaye. (Submitted photo)

The 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for Acadia Parish are Dr. Cason and Isabella L. de la Houssaye. (Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish CFA Philanthropy Award honorees recognized

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
CROWLEY — Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for Acadia Parish are Dr. Cason and Isabella L. de la Houssaye.
The City of Eunice received the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence award. The plaque of recognition was presented to Mayor Scott Fontenot by Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful. From left, are Fontenot, David Simpson, Baltakis, and Mark Dupre. Simpson and Dupre are on the board of directors of KEB. Keep Louisiana Beautiful also awarded the city six wall mount cigarette ash receptacles. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The City of Eunice received the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence award. The plaque of recognition was presented to Mayor Scott Fontenot by Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful. From left, are Fontenot, David Simpson, Baltakis, and Mark Dupre. Simpson and Dupre are on the board of directors of KEB. Keep Louisiana Beautiful also awarded the city six wall mount cigarette ash receptacles. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Keep Eunice Beautiful wins awards

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Keep Eunice Beautiful won the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award for the fifth year in a row. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot accepted the plaque to add to the wall of other KLB Circle of Excellence plaques.

Parish president says he is ready to work on land use rules

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard plans to begin work after Thanksgiving on land use rules for the parish. Bellard said he is ready to work on land use regulations or zoning of the parish at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting.
Proposed for sainthood.

Proposed for sainthood.

St. Landry Parish Catholics advance closer to sainthood

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Two St. Landry Parish Catholics, Charlene Richard, Auguste “Nonco” Pelafigue, moved closer to sainthood after a vote by U.S. bishops. Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Lafayette Diocese, told the story of the two Catholics — one from Richard and the other from Arnaudville — at the meeting in Baltimore.
Eunice News Turkey Giveaway

Eunice News Turkey Giveaway

Eunice News turkey drawing winners named

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
The 23 turkey winners in the Eunice News Turkey Giveaway have been drawn. The deadline to claim the turkeys is Nov. 27. Winners are notified by a phone call.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, November 19, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 19 Ryan Anthony Blanchard, 35, 1000 block of Samuel Drive, Eunice.