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Area LSU grads named

BATON ROUGE –– LSU celebrated a record-breaking commencement, awarding 2,154 degrees during the university’s 318th commencement exercises on Dec. 19.

NSU announces Summer, Fall 2024 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 602 Summer and Fall 2024 graduates during commencement exercises Dec.18-19. Three ceremonies took place in Prather Coliseum over two days.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Fabian Jude Godeaux and Jessica Rae Mayer, both of Ville Platte. Thursday, Dec. 19 Nolan Roberts and Deborah Ann Hunter, both of Opelousas. Friday, Dec.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Dec. 18 American Express National Bank vs Alison Bergeron, open account. Tanya Quebedeaux Fontenot vs Matthew Scott Fontenot, divorce. Byron D. Briggs vs Janet Marie Soileau Sullivan, et al, executory process.

St, Landry Parish assessor recites oath

Sherri Zeringue McGovern, left, the incumbent St. Landry Parish assessor, has officially secured a second term in office following an unopposed re-election bid. McGovern has served since 2021. District Judge Jason Meche, right, administered the oath.

National debt is beyond comprehension

The U.S. Debt Clock says our country is in hock for more than $36 trillion. How massive is a trillion dollars? Consider this comparison from ThoughtCo — if you earn $45,000 a year, it would take you: – 22 years to amass $1 million dollars. – 22 thousand years to amass $1 billion dollars.

How will you celebrate the ‘Y2K bug’ 25th anniversary?

My wife recalls the night of December 31, 1999 as a time of anxiety and trepidation. (Of course she views every night as a time of anxiety and trepidation. Okay, I’ll trim my toenails! Are you satisfied???

Resolve to record long memories this year

Whatever gift for storytelling that I may have began when I was quite young, sitting at my grandfather Gallaugher’s knee. My ears, and those of all of his grandchildren, would perk up when he said, “I remember the time when …” and begin to tell a tale.

Pennington Biomedical researchers suggest small changes for new year

New Year’s Day provides a fresh start and is a time when people set goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Many of those will focus on healthy eating, exercise or mental health, but drastic lifestyle changes are hard to adopt and typically are challenging to sustain.

More Louisiana teachers choosing to remain in the profession

BATON ROUGE — More Louisiana teachers are choosing to remain in the profession. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) previewed findings from their upcoming Teacher Exit Data Report. The annual report shows a 2 percent decrease in the number of teachers exiting their current position.