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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
UL Lafayette’s Taijah Growe, 21, will earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology on Saturday. She will also become the first graduate of the University’s Louisiana Educate Program for academically accomplished, lower-income students. She is shown during a recent recognition banquet for LEP students.

UL Lafayette’s first Louisiana Educate Program grad sets sights on higher education career

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 3:46pm

Taijah Growe, 21, enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette intent on pursing an education that would enable her to parlay an empathetic disposition into a career helping others.
“I’ve always been a good listener, and people have always talked to me about things that were bothering them. I find that rewarding,” she said.

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Ben Blanchet, Marley Grace Blanchet, Michael Blanchet, Mayor Mark Piazza, Warren Perrin, Natile D’Augereau and Earlene Broussard take part in the proclamation signing for Catherine Adelaide Brookshire Blanchet

Catherine Blanchet’s life work to be honored on Jan. 7 in Abbeville

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 9:55am

Mayor Mark Piazza and the Abbeville City Council have declared January 7, 2022, as Catherine Brookshire Blanchet Day.
In the 1940s, Catherine documented songs and round dances in French by recording school children and adults when she was the music supervisor of Vermilion Parish Schools. She dedicated the rest of her life to teaching and sharing this treasury.

LDH reports 8 additional Omicron variant cases in Louisiana

Tue, 12/14/2021 - 11:25am

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting 8 additional cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. None of these new cases have required hospitalization.
This brings the total number of Omicron cases in our state to 45 — 40 probable and 5 confirmed. The first confirmed Omicron case in Louisiana was identified on December 3. The following is a total breakdown of cases by region:
Region 1 (Greater New Orleans area): 38 — 36 probable; 2 confirmed
Region 2 (Baton Rouge Area): 3 probable
Region 4 (Acadiana): 1 confirmed

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Brady Broussard Jr.

Brady Broussard Jr. seeks re-election to District C seat on Abbeville City Council

Mon, 12/13/2021 - 4:06pm

It is with great humility that I announce my candidacy for reelection as your District C councilman.
Citizens in District C and throughout the city, what a privilege and honor it is to be serving you as your Abbeville CIty Council representative.
There is much to report to you in District C which includes the completion of major drainage improvements which increases significant outflow to the river and rain water accumulation reduction which is already producing improvements within District C.

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The large light show in Leroy is available to be viewed between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., weather permitting.

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Santa’s workshop is busy this time of year, but this home is welcoming all who love Christmas, music and lights.

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The Roy’s found a way to give back in the spirit of Christmas.

Dance the light away: Leroy couple takes pride in synchronized lights all while benefitting a good cause

Mon, 12/13/2021 - 10:06am

When you were young, you and your family rode around and looked at Christmas lights; many people did. There aren’t many people who do not look at a Christmas decorated home and feel the holiday spirit in their hearts.
There aren’t many people decorating their homes with lights anymore, but it’s become a tradition for one local couple, not from a generation of decorating within their family, but for the sole purpose of putting a smile on a kid’s face.

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