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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Late registration at EHS set Thursday Eunice High School will have a late registration from 9 a.m. until noon Thursday. Registration must be accompanied by an electric bill and any type of secondary bill. Registration fee is $50. Blood Drive at b1Bank Aug.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Summer 2021 graduates received their diplomas Friday during ceremonies at the Cajundome, capping a historic 2020-2021 academic year during which 3,592 students earned degrees. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Summer 2021 graduates received their diplomas Friday during ceremonies at the Cajundome, capping a historic 2020-2021 academic year during which 3,592 students earned degrees. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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UL Lafayette Summer Commencement signals end to historic academic year

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 332 degrees during its Summer 2021 Commencement on Aug. 6 at the Cajundome, signaling the end of a historic academic year.
From left, are Gwendolen von Einsiedel, Zydeco Joe Citizen and Corey Ledet. (Photo by David Simpson)

From left, are Gwendolen von Einsiedel, Zydeco Joe Citizen and Corey Ledet. (Photo by David Simpson)

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Grammy nominee returns to Zydeco Capital Jam Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Grammy nominee Corey Ledet, aka “The Accordion Dragon”, returns to lead the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23 in Opelousas. Ledet kicked off the jam, held the second Saturday of each month, when it debuted in January 2019.

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A mother’s bond will never disappear

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Seven years ago, Lucy Flowers died. It’s taken a while for me to write those words in exactly that way – “Lucy Flowers died.” I’ve written about it on frequent occasion, but usually turn to euphemisms: “Left us.

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Time to bet off the couch, Americans

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Yesterday I went to my urologist for one of my regular checkups. I’ll spare you the medical details, but my trip to the doctor gave me a quick lesson in why there are still millions of Americans who are not returning to their jobs.

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Academic recovery, acceleration program announced

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced the launch of “Louisiana Comeback,” a coordinated campaign to recover and accelerate learning lost due to the previous year’s challenges.
A scene from the UL Lafayette campus. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

A scene from the UL Lafayette campus. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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UL Lafayette uses federal COVID-19 funds to erase student debt

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has erased $2.7 million in student debt. UL Lafayette utilized allocations from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law in March. It provided $39.

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Workshop to focus on arts, culture, tourism aiding development

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Three workshops are planned starting Monday to explore ways that arts, culture, and tourism contribute to creative placemaking, economic development, and community revitalization. Called Leveraging Cultural Anchor Institutions, the virtual workshops are scheduled Monday through Wednesday.
Author Robert Mann, left, on a State Police helicopter with the late Gov. Kathleen Blanco and journalist Tyler Bridges in 2004. (Photo Courtesy of Robert Mann)

Author Robert Mann, left, on a State Police helicopter with the late Gov. Kathleen Blanco and journalist Tyler Bridges in 2004. (Photo Courtesy of Robert Mann)

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Kathleen Blanco, ‘Dealt a bad hand, and did the best she could’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
As the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, the following is an excerpt from Robert Mann’s new memoir, “Backrooms and Bayous: My Life in Louisiana Politics,” looking at how the late governor handled the crisis. By Robert Mann Governor Kathleen Blanco’s administration had two periods.
Robert Johnson, recreation director

Robert Johnson, recreation director

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Board OKs artificial turf for Rec Complex

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Artificial turf for eight infields at the Eunice Recreation Complex was approved by the Board of Aldermen at Tuesday’s meeting. The Board authorized Mayor Scott Fontenot to enter into a agreement with Sustainability Partners, which will act as a contractor for the project.