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The history of U.S. bankruptcy

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
Today our federal government has $31.4 trillion of national debt recorded on its books, including $24.6T of Public Debt—which yields a Public Debt/GDP Ratio of 94%.

When moss was a money crop

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
For years, cypress timber was the big money maker in the Atchafalaya Basin for those who could invest in crews to cut the trees and the mills to saw them into lumber. But lesser folk made money from the Spanish moss that hung from those trees, some years a good bit of money.

Hey, ChatGPT, don’t quit your day job

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
It’s at once amazing and troublesome. I speak of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence application that was launched last November by OpenAI. In a matter of seconds, it can write apparently accurate articles or answer questions on a multitude of subjects.
Photo 1: A new Louisiana Civil Rights Trail marker is unveiled on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus recognizing the Pillars of Progress. Pictured left to right are Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, State Senator Gerald Boudreaux, Joyce Constantine Henson (sister of Clara Dell Constantine), Lafayette Travel President & CEO Ben Berthelot, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie. (Photo credit: Office of Lieutenant Governor

Photo 1: A new Louisiana Civil Rights Trail marker is unveiled on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus recognizing the Pillars of Progress. Pictured left to right are Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, State Senator Gerald Boudreaux, Joyce Constantine Henson (sister of Clara Dell Constantine), Lafayette Travel President & CEO Ben Berthelot, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie. (Photo credit: Office of Lieutenant Governor

Civil Rights Trail marker notes SLI integration

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
LAFAYETTE — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette unveiled the ninth marker along the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail at the Pillars of Progress on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Church Point hospital Board remains without a chairman

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
The Acadia St. Landry Hospital Board of Commissioners is entering its eighth month without a chairman, and at this time, there is no set plan for completion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture loan application that would help fund the proposed construction of a new hospital facility.
Dexter Ardoin and Keith Frank. (Submitted phto)

Dexter Ardoin and Keith Frank. (Submitted phto)

Musicians celebrate birth date of Amédé Ardoin

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
Creole accordionists Joe Hall and Dexter Ardoin lead the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The March jam is held in honor of Cajun and Creole music pioneer Amédé Ardoin.
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court employee Debra Sostand displays one of the several exhibits. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court employee Debra Sostand displays one of the several exhibits. (Submitted photo)

Black history exhibit to tour parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is announcing an extension for a research-based exhibition that chronicles the lives and history of the African-American families who have helped shape three centuries of parish history.

Vet Fest returning to LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
The Vet Fest is returning to LSUE on April 1 with a symposium from 1 to 3 p.m. and entertainment from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center. Pamela Veillon, LSUE veteran navigator, said the Vet Fest is back with the intent to make it an annual event.
Central MIddle School Leader In Me students, from left, Jayden Archangel and Zoey Fisher introduce themselves to the St. Landry Parish School Board at Thursday’s meeting. With them, from left are Principal Shelsy Williams and Early Childhood Education Director June Inhern. Each month Leader in Me students help with award presentations at the School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Central MIddle School Leader In Me students, from left, Jayden Archangel and Zoey Fisher introduce themselves to the St. Landry Parish School Board at Thursday’s meeting. With them, from left are Principal Shelsy Williams and Early Childhood Education Director June Inhern. Each month Leader in Me students help with award presentations at the School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board: Hoodies banned, live-streaming meetings OK’d

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted to ban hoodies, approved live-streaming its meetings and began the search for a new superintendent at its meeting Thursday. Dwanetta Scott. supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, explained the hoodie prohibition is a safety issue.
St. Landry Parish Council member Nancy Carriere questions Parish President Jessie Bellard about moving the Confederate monument off the courthouse square. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Nancy Carriere questions Parish President Jessie Bellard about moving the Confederate monument off the courthouse square. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument still standing nearly a year after vote to remove it

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 3, 2023
The memorial to Confederate soldiers from St. Landry Parish on the courthouse square remains standing nearly a year after the Parish Council voted for its removal.