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Time to gain yourself a little elbow room for the new year. This Saturday, Jan. 19, Project Front Yard, the St. Martin Parish Libraries and the Sheriff’s Office will hold the parish’s fourth annual free recycling day. From 8 a.m. to noon,...

Hardy headed for La. Hall of Fame

Officials with the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame last week announced that Cecilia native Paul J. Hardy will be among the 2019 inductees into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Baton Rouge next month. A former state senator, secretary of state...

Lisa Nelson chosen to chair parish council

By a unanimous vote the St. Martin Parish Council chose District 2 representative Lisa Nelson to serve as council chairperson for 2019. With her election at the Jan. 8 council meeting, Nelson will assume the office held for the past year by Jason...

Weather related road closures

Effective immediately, the following road closures are in place due to heavy rains. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve. LA 347 (Grand Point Highway) near Webster's Meat Market LA 347 (Cecilia Senior High Highway) between LA 686...

Henderson area business owners working together

The Henderson Area Merchants Association (HAMA) has been working with the St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission and St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA), meeting every month, to help promote local businesses in the Henderson/...

Muddy harvest – Rain and more rain during the 2018 grinding season is leaving field roads and crop rows deeply rutted which will require more work – and expense – for growers during spring operations.(Karl Jeter)

Tonnage up, yield down as farmers contend with mud

Cane farmers are not getting much of a holiday break as grinding will probably continue until about January 15, LaSuCa media representative John Hebert told the Teche News last week. That will put the end of grinding about one week later...

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Free recycle day Saturday

Hardy headed for La. Hall of Fame

Officials with the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame last week announced that Cecilia native Paul J.

Lisa Nelson chosen to chair parish council

By a unanimous vote the St. Martin Parish Council chose District 2 representative Lisa Nelson to serve as council chairperson for 2019.

A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

was held on Sunday, Nov. 11, in Breaux Bridge. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. The St. Francis of Assisi Jr.

Main St. Assn. member Luke Bradley proposed the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code Book for St. Martinville’s historic district.
(Karl Jeter)

SM Historic District code changes eyed

The City Council here will consider adopting more stringent building and maintenance codes for the city’s historical district.

Sports

TIGER SOCCER 2017-18

TIGER SOCCER 2017-18 — Members of the 2017-18 varsity soccer team at St. Martinville Sr.

Cecilia cruises past DeRidder

Cecilia – The Bulldogs were a little slow getting started but as the game progressed Cecilia took command and finished up with an impressive 41-8 first round victory over DeRidder here last Friday.

Cat fight goes to The ’Ville

St. Martinville – St. Martinville opened an early lead and then managed to hold off a determined band of Breaux Bridge Tigers in the regular season finale for the two St.

Gators no match for Bulldogs

Lafayette – Cecilia exploded to a 28-0 first quarter lead and was on top 42-7 at halftime on the way to an easy 42-21 victory over Beau Chene last Friday.

Finding balance with extracurricular activities

Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students.

Lifestyle

Mrs. Daniel W. Godeaux

Broussard – Angelle Marie Thomassee and Daniel Wade Godeaux were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Friday, November 10, 2017, during a 6:30 p.m.

Lagrange – Castille

James and Delores Lagrange of Arnaudville and Tanja Noel of Breaux Bridge are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kali Lagrange, and son, Kaynon Castille.