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Eunice to party like its 1894

The details are far from complete, but Eunice is on the verge of a party to celebrate its 125th year. Mayor Scott Fontenot said he hopes to have a committee put together in January to start planning the celebration.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM SPACE

Fifty years ago on Christmas Eve, three astronauts were orbiting the Moon. They were the first humans to view Earth from that vantage. Their experience was shared on a grainy black and white television transmission.

South Louisiana Community College and Nicholls State University signed four articulation agreements

Area residents looking to further their education will now have a simplified path to get a four-year degree.

Tri-Parish LSU graduates listed

LSU recognized 1,950 graduates at the university’s 297th commencement exercises on Dec. 14. The 1,950 degrees awarded is a new record for LSU’s fall graduation.

UL Lafayette Spring 2018 President’s, Dean’s lists

Undergraduate students recognized on the President’s List have earned a 3.8 GPA or better. Dean’s List honorees have earned at 3.5 GPA or better. To qualify for either list, students must be enrolled full-time. Acadia Parish Baccalaureate Degree Business Administration: Dylan M.

Farm bill mostly beneficial for Louisiana ag producers

Both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the 2018 farm bill with strong bipartisan support. The bill passed the Senate on an 87-13 vote and passed the House by a vote of 386-47. This is the first time since 1990 that a farm bill has been enacted the same year it was introduced.

Tri-Parish students on LSU Dean’s list

LSU students who earned grade-point averages of 3.5 to 3.9 in at least 15 credit hours are listed on the Dean’s List. Acadia Parish College of Agriculture: Phyllis Elliot Dore, Crowley; Kathryn A Leblanc, Rayne; and Laura Jane Stevens, Crowley.

Mamou council adopts budget at recent meeting

Two outgoing council members from Mamou gave their goodbyes during last week’s meeting. “These four years went in a flash,” expressed Councilwoman Jessica Fontenot.

Three good men; Three Great kids’ books

Men get a bad rap. They’re blamed collectively for rape culture, violence, war, poverty, climate change and all other manner of global suffering. They’re forced to apologize on college campuses for their chromosomes, anatomy and athleticism.

News flash: The apple doesn’t fall far from the Tyree

Sentimental fool that I am, a recent change in my son’s extracurricular activities was like an early Christmas gift. Gideon has joined the staff of his school’s newly launched (online) newspaper, the Cornersville (TN) High School “Paw Prints.