The death of Guillaume Barjeau In October 1788, César Archinard, Edward Murphy, and François Brunet were sent to the Bayou Chicot community by Nicolas Forstall, commandant of the Poste des Opelousas, to investigate the sudden de...
St. Nick celebration changed over years Before Roberts Cove began throwing its annual Germanfest in 1995, the St. Nicholas celebration each Dec. 6 was its most publicized tradition and is one that is still held dear in the community. It...
Voting tales It is said that politics is the most-followed spectator sport in Louisiana — though lots of people would argue about the "spectator" part.
At least in the good old days, everyone participated, some...
Knights hold awards banquet St. Martinville – The Knights of St. Peter Claver Council and Court #54 held their annual awards banquet Oct. 13 at Notre Dame Church Hall.
The guest speaker was Past Supreme Lady Dr. Geralyn She...
Castania recognized Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jeff Landry presented Maurice Castania of Breaux Bridge with a certificate of special congressional recognition.
The certificate was awarded in recognition of outst...
United Way of Acadiana provides Tips for Preparing for a Storm Lafayette – In anticipation of Isaac’s landfall, United Way of Acadiana offers the following tips to help community members develop a personalized game plan.
1. Secure your home and business.
Due...
Library to observe 25-year tradition: Offer library cards St. Martinville – This September the St. Martin Parish Library will observe a 25-year tradition of encouraging students to sign up for a library card.
September is “Library Card Sign-up Month,” a...
Luncheon for seniors of lower St. Martin On Friday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Martin Parish Sheriff Ronny Theriot and staff treated Lower St. Martin Parish seniors to a luncheon held in the Stephensville Elementary School gym....
Talent search took field trip to Houston The Educational Talent Search program at St. Martinville Jr. High recently took a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science on July 12.
Each school that visited the Houston Museum was judged ...
Hayes to perform to benefit Ochsner Hospital pediatrics New Orleans – Breaux Bridge native Hunter Hayes will perform Friday, Sept. 7, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater to benefit Pediatrics at Ochsner Hospital here.
The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. a...
Courville turns self in Mr. Cory James Courville has turned himself in to authorities with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office in connection with his outstanding warrants.
Cory James Courville, 25, Breaux Bridge, w...
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