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Schools scores outgrow pre-pandemic levels

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Performance scores for the state’s public schools and systems exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the 2023 performance scores released on Monday by the Louisiana Department of Education. Louisiana’s 2023 statewide school performance score improved 1.4 points to 78.5.

Eunice High racks up another A in state scores

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Eunice High School attained its fifth A in the state performance scores, which were released Monday. Eunice High is the top-scoring regular high school in St. Landry Parish. Also scoring A is the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in Opelousas.

Pro-abortion victories cause for a shudder

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
In the wake of the off-year elections across the country last week, it became very clear that abortion was the single most important issue that motivated voters. More specifically, it motivated voters to choose Democrats.

Nutria: It’s what’s for dinner in Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Guess what! Nutria are back in the news. Recent press reports indicate that these pesky rodents are moving inland to gnaw away at our swamplands. These little critters are taking over the state.
The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening. The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event. From left, are Christian Walker, operator; Manny Sandoval, captain; Fire Chief Chaise Brown, Blake Smith, operator; Ben Brown, operator; and Jeremy Faulkner, captain. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan.

The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening. The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event. From left, are Christian Walker, operator; Manny Sandoval, captain; Fire Chief Chaise Brown, Blake Smith, operator; Ben Brown, operator; and Jeremy Faulkner, captain. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan.

Eunice firefighters hold fundraiser

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening (Nov. 9). The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event.
LSU psychology major Michael Cole Fontenot from Ville Platte. (Submitted photo)

LSU psychology major Michael Cole Fontenot from Ville Platte. (Submitted photo)

Ville Platte student helping LSU cybersecurity research project

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
LSU psychology major Michael Cole Fontenot from Ville Platte, is helping to protect the lives of American soldiers as part of a $600,000 cybersecurity research project for DARPA.
From left, are Angela Sonnier, LSUE director of radiologic technology; Dr. Mae Simoneaux, LSUE director of nursing; Todd Dozier, LSUE dean of arts and sciences; Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of academic affairs; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor; Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese State president; Dr. Chip LeMeiux, McNeese provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management; Dr. Suming “Sherry” Bai, dean of McNeese College of Business; and Greg Bradley, McNeese director of radiologi

From left, are Angela Sonnier, LSUE director of radiologic technology; Dr. Mae Simoneaux, LSUE director of nursing; Todd Dozier, LSUE dean of arts and sciences; Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of academic affairs; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor; Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese State president; Dr. Chip LeMeiux, McNeese provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management; Dr. Suming “Sherry” Bai, dean of McNeese College of Business; and Greg Bradley, McNeese director of radiologi

LSUE, McNeese sign transfer agreement

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Louisiana State University Eunice and McNeese State University have signed multiple agreements that will allow LSUE students to seamlessly transfer to McNeese State after earning an associate degree in business administration, health sciences, nursing and radiologic technology.
Juvenile whooping cranes released at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. (Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Juvenile whooping cranes released at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. (Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

LDWF’s whooping crane program adds 4 more birds

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
With assistance from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LWFF), Audubon Nature Institute and the Dallas Zoo, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) added four new whooping cranes to its experimental population Sunday (Nov.
Sam Gil

Sam Gil

McNeese student Gil is a Rhodes Scholar finalist

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
McNeese State University student Sam Gil is a finalist for a Rhodes Scholar. Gil, from Ville Platte, is a senior majoring in mass communication and a member of the McNeese Honors College.
Lannie Elizabeth Soileau

Lannie Elizabeth Soileau

Lannie Elizabeth Soileau

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Lannie Elizabeth Soileau passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 24. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Cremation will then follow.