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Is there a loud talker in your life?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
“We are the Cubs from Den 3/And no one could be prouder/If you cannot hear our shout/We’ll yell a little LOUDER.

No lemon peel in heavenly figs

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
From the earliest days I can remember, the beginning of July has been the beginning of fig season, the time when grandkids were dispatched to the back yard to pick fruit from eight big trees and my grandmother cooked fig preserves by the dish-pan-full.
Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

Port Barre native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
By Cmdr. Anthony Falvo Navy Office of Community Outreach KINGS BAY, Ga. – Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence.
Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula. The couples were able to tour Noah’s Ark. Mayeux gave some history and biblical background of Noah and Noah’s Ark. Mayeux said Noah’s Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet in width, and is seven stories in height, 51 feet high. He said

Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula. The couples were able to tour Noah’s Ark. Mayeux gave some history and biblical background of Noah and Noah’s Ark. Mayeux said Noah’s Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet in width, and is seven stories in height, 51 feet high. He said

Noah’s Ark experience

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula.

Ambulance ordinance up for adoption

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
An ordinance regulating ambulance service in Eunice is up for adoption at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. The ordinance tracks one being considered by the St. Landry Parish Council. The ordinance limits service to three providers — Acadian Ambulance, St.
The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds shown in March 2022. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds shown in March 2022. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Courthouse Confederate monument staying put for now

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
A monument honoring Confederate soldiers is staying put at least for now. The St. Landry Parish Council’s Public Works Committee voted 2-3 to proceed with moving the monument on the northeast corner of the courthouse square.
Gary McGoffin, right, an attorney representing the St. Landry Parish Council, hands out copies of a judgment to Parish Council members at a meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Seated, from left, are Council members Wayne Ardoin, Jimmie Edwards and Jerry Red. The judgment is about a investigation by the Council into parish government employee terminations. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Gary McGoffin, right, an attorney representing the St. Landry Parish Council, hands out copies of a judgment to Parish Council members at a meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Seated, from left, are Council members Wayne Ardoin, Jimmie Edwards and Jerry Red. The judgment is about a investigation by the Council into parish government employee terminations. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council told it can proceed with human resources investigation

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council was told by an attorney it hired that an investigation into how Parish President Jessie Bellard fired employees may proceed.

La. teachers make more than $12,000 below the national average

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
States across the country vary on whether school districts or states determine salaries for public school teachers. Louisiana law allows districts to set their own salary schedules, meaning teacher pay around the state varies, depending on the district.
Donna Swint Fontenot

Donna Swint Fontenot

Donna Swint Fontenot

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Donna Swint Fontenot passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Vernell Cormier

Vernell Cormier

Vernell Cormier

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Vernell Cormier passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rickey Boone officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.