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Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Basile native honored at Marine Corps Ball

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air on land and sea; first to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City work on Park Avenue

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Brandon L. Brown

Brandon L. Brown

Sex offender arrested in Acadia Parish for banned social media use

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a sex offender for unlawful use of social media. Sheriff K.P. Gibson stated Brandon L. Brown, 39, of Iota, was operating a social media account under a fake name. Brown was booked into the parish jail and bail was set at $15,000.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Two arrested in St. Landry Parish for stolen livestock

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested two men in St. Landry Parish accused of stealing horses in Lafayette Parish.

Early voting set for Eunice road tax election

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Early voting is scheduled Nov. 27 to Dec. 4 at the Eunice Municipal Complex for a tax renewal election. The election is scheduled on Dec. 11. Cheryl Milburn, parish registrar of voters, stated early voting also will be held at the registrar’s office, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas, Suite 114.

Give thanks for our blessings, big and small

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Because life is mostly made up of little experiences, occasionally interrupted by big events, it’s easy to take the little things for granted.

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.