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Lockdown is lifted

Update for parents from the Superintendent’s Office: According to Sheriff Guillory, since all campuses have been searched and cleared, then Level One lockdown status is lifted, immediately, and all campuses may return to regular operations.

Miss Acadiana USA Anna Steckler

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Miss Acadiana USA 2023 Anna Katherine Steckler admits, “My interest for pageantry started in March 2022 thanks to my twin sister, Victoria Grace.

Excessive heat, drought may lead to Ag economic losses

BATON ROUGE — Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors.

Appeals Court affirms decision to disqualify McKellar

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Third Circuit Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, August 23, issued a ruling that affirmed a decision, from the honorable Judge Marcus Fontenot, of the 13th Judicial District Court, that disqualified Todd McKellar as a candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives in...

Telemed-Health Carts are coming to the parish

By: TONY MARKS Editor Cafe Evangeline, in Ville Platte, hosted a meeting of the Acadiana Planning Commission on Thursday, August 24. The APC is comprised of parish presidents from the seven parish Acadiana region consisting of Evangeline, St. Landry, Acadia, Vermilion, Lafayette, St.

LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Miss Tournoi has opened many doors for me, including making me branch outside my comfort zone, meeting many new people, traveling to many new places and creating friendships for a lifetime,” proclaims outgoing 2022 Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan...

LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Miss Tournoi has opened many doors for me, including making me branch outside my comfort zone, meeting many new people, traveling to many new places and creating friendships for a lifetime,” proclaims outgoing 2022 Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan...

LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Miss Tournoi has opened many doors for me, including making me branch outside my comfort zone, meeting many new people, traveling to many new places and creating friendships for a lifetime,” proclaims outgoing 2022 Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan...

McKellar is disqualified

By: TONY MARKS Editor Nearly five hours after the hearing began, the honorable Judge Marcus Fontenot, of the 13th Judicial District, disqualified Todd McKellar as a candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives in District 38.

Ms. Tournoi Queen Shawn Guidry

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Tournoi is the only title I have ever held, but it definitely has exceeded my expectations,” shares outgoing 2022 Ms. Tournoi Queen Shawn Borel Guidry.