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UL Lafayette’s online program earns kudos

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s online bachelor’s program is among the top 100 in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 rankings. UL Lafayette was No. 94 in the 2018 Best Online Programs list that was released today. U.S.

St. Landry School Board chief vows to work with public

Outgoing St. Landry Parish School Board President Randy Wagley cast doubt a teacher would be ejected from a meeting here like happened in Vermilion Parish. Wagley commented about public access, transparency and working together as he wound up year as School Board president.

Ronald “Ronnie” Gale Ardoin

Ronald “Ronnie” Gale Ardoin, 67, passed away on January 11, 2018. A funeral service was held on January 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with burial followed at St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice.

Christine Marcantel West

The family’s hearts are filled with sorrow as they announce the sudden passing of their loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Christine Marcantel West on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the age of 66. A Funeral Service were celebrated at 10:00 am on January 13, 2018 at St.

Martha Prudhomme

The family announces with heavy hearts the passing of Martha Prudhomme on Wednesday, January 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette with loving family by her side. She was 78. A Mass of Christian Burial was Celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St.

A new “day” for Evangeline

As the gavel was passed from the outgoing president to the new, history was made as the Evangeline Parish Police Jury named its first African-American president.

Fire District #2 approves pay increase for volunteer firefighters

Volunteer firefighters will now start receiving more money per call after the Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 approved the pay increase at its monthly meeting on Tuesday.

Rotarians hear Grand Opera House update

The Grand Opera House of the South was built in 1901 by David E. Lyons. The Daily Signal, a parent paper of today’s Crowley Post-Signal, described it as a “beautiful little play house.

Council OKs 15-year franchise with LAWCO

At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Crowley City Council adopted an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to LAWCO.

Stine announces plans to close Abbeville location

A well-known business in Abbeville will soon be closing its doors. Stine Home & Yard announced this week that it will be closing the Stine store location in Abbeville within the next two months.