An inaugural ceremony was held for Chad Pitre, 27th Judicial District Court district attorney. Pitre was elected November defeating Charles Cravins, who had been serving as interim district attorney after the retirement of Earl Taylor. Taylor had served 23 years. Supreme Court Judge James Genovese administered the oath of office to Pitre and several assistant district attorneys. Mike Leger was master of ceremonies. Guest speaker was State Attorney General Jeff Landry. Deacon Ulysses Joubert gave the inaugural prayer and the Rev. Caleb Semien gave the benediction. The St.

An inauguration ceremony was held for Sherri Zerangue McGovern in the front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse on Thursday, Dec. 17. McGovern officially takes of as assessor on Jan. 1. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Graduation ceremonies were held at the Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus on Friday. Morning and afternoon events were held. The photos are from the morning ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)