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Theodore Joseph Wasmuth

Theodore Joseph Wasmuth, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Ted chose cremation. On Monday, September 10, 2018, from 10:00 to 10:30 there will be a visitation at the church. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 by Deacon David Guillory. Immediately following the rosary Fr.

Celia Francois Courville Coleman

EUNICE ~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Celia Francois Courville Coleman announces her passing on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at The Ellington in Rayne at the age of 95. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St.

Acadian Ambulance joins FirstNet; America’s public safety network

Acadian Ambulance joined FirstNet, connecting its medics and ambulances to the nationwide public safety broadband network. This tech upgrade equips Acadian’s EMS personnel with new capabilities and reliable access to critical information while in the field.

Fontenot elected VP of regional Police Jury Association

St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot was elected the 2019 Region III Police Jury Association vice president at meeting of the nine-parish group on Aug. 16 at the Assumption Parish Community Center in Napoleonville. The parishes include Iberia, Iberville, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St.

Gov. Edwards launches Louisiana Watershed Initiative

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the launch of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative and a long-range vision for the state’s multi-pronged approach to mitigating future flood risk focusing on natural boundaries, not political ones, a news release from the governor’s office stated.

UL Lafayette awards 345 degrees to Summer 2018 graduates

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 345 degrees during its Summer Commencement ceremony on Friday at the Cajundome. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 270 graduates and master’s degrees were awarded to 60 graduates. Thirteen graduates earned doctoral degrees.

Would you move for a better job? Really?

When I was in school, many of my classmates were probably descended from settlers who built the town’s first log courthouse. Others, however, stood out as the proverbial new kid in town.

Too many statewide offices?

Current Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser has brought up an interesting idea. Have the governor and the lieutenant governor run together on the same ticket. Such a system exists in a majority of states across the nation. As Nugesser states: “The ticket idea seems to work well in other states.

Big-wheel biker was nation’s fastest

A bicycle craze swept America in the late 1890s, and south Louisiana was just as crazy as the rest of the nation. As a matter of fact, the craze put the town of Jennings in the spotlight, at least for a little while. The bicycles didn’t look like the ones we ride today.

Did you know? How to spot human trafficking

Most people in the heart of Cajun country would think we would never see a case on human trafficking or “modern slavery,” but it is here all around us. Hopefully, I will assist you in understanding what human trafficking is and how to spot it.