Pope Francis made it official on Sept. 4 with solemn ceremonies at the Vatican, but the people of south Louisiana already knew they were in the presence of a saint when Mother Teresa visited Lafayette 30 years ago.
For the third consecutive year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette set an enrollment record and saw the academic preparedness of its freshman class climb.
Overall enrollment for the Fall 2016 semester is 19,188.
Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler
Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he is concerned that the massive flood destruction may cause the Nov. 8 general election voter turnout in the three hardest hit parishes – East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension – to be lower than past years.
Charles William Abell Jr.
Charles William Abell Jr., better known as ‘Chuck,” has been chosen as Honoree of the 2016 International Rice Festival, according to Elisabeth LeLeux, festival president. This year’s festival dates are Oct. 20 to 23.
Sen. Eric Lafleur, D-Ville Platte, spoke to the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
State Sen. Eric Lafleur said being Senate Finance Committee chairman has been a “nice deal” for him as far as having influence over budget and policy decisions.
Lennie Boulet, left, a deputy marshal, Terry Darbonne, city marshal, Police Chief Randy Fontenot, Sue Darbonne and Amanda Boulet visit during the “Honor Our Heroes” banquet Thursday. The banquet, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Eunice and the city of Eunice, honored and paid tribute to all city law enforcement officials and their families. (Photo by Myra Miller)
A “Honor Our Heroes” banquet, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Eunice and the city of Eunice, was held Thursday evening at the Northwest Center.
Roger Young, a Eunice School Board member, marks his votes for the candidates for school superintendent who are to be interviewed Wednesday. Young was voting at a special meeting Thursday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Roger Young, a Eunice School Board member, marks his votes for the candidates for school superintendent who are to be interviewed Wednesday. Young was voting at a special meeting Thursday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Maxine Trahan
More and more details surrounding the second arrest of Acadia Parish’s former public information officer for the sheriff’s department.
Are you a homeowner or renter whose home is uninhabitable or who lost valuables because of Louisiana’s recent severe storms and floods? It takes two steps to get possible federal help for these losses.
Step one: Apply for FEMA help.
St. Landry Parish School Board members listen to board attorney Courtney Joiner during a special session Thursday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Online survey respondents selected “strong communicator” as the desired characteristic of an effective superintendent.
More than 75 percent of 1,373 responses picked a strong communicator in speaking, listening and writing.
The Louisiana Democratic Party doesn’t want to see David Duke, the former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard, gain any momentum in his U.S. Senate bid, but its political apparatus is continuing to shine a bright light on the divisive figure.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services issued nearly $80 million in disaster food assistance in 21 parishes impacted by flooding — with more than $48.9 million in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and more than $30.9 million in disaster-related benefits
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.
The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
