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ERATH — Wendy and Paul Poché have been named the grand marshals for the 2025 89th Annual 4th of July Celebration. They will preside over the grand parade, which will take place on the streets of Erath at 5 p.m. on July 4th.
.Paul Poche´ of Erath is the son of Leona and Lynn Poché and one of eight siblings.
As a teenager, Paul began volunteering with the Harry Burke Carnival Shows, assisting in setting up booths, tents, and amusement rides.
His love for festivals continued into his college years at USL, where he helped set up the fireworks display.

ERATH — The Erath Fourth of July Celebration Parade will take an alternate route this year, as announced by the Fourth of July Committee. 
Earlier this week, the committee faced a decision just days before the celebration was to begin. They received an update from Jason Connor, a project manager of Glenn Lege Construction, who is overseeing the resurfacing of Broadway Street. 

There are many great places in the world, but there’s really “no place like home.”
Casey Meador received an opportunity last week to return to a place close to his heart. 
The Vermilion Parish School System named Meador the new principal at North Vermilion High School. Meador will follow Denise Lotief, who announced her retirement earlier this month. Meador spent the past two years as principal of Rene Rost Middle School in Kaplan.
“It’s an exciting thing,” Meador said.