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Acadiana Fund to benefit Greater New Orleans tornado victims

Thu, 02/09/2017 - 4:15pm

LAFAYETTE — Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) has created the Greater New Orleans Tornado Relief Fund in response to the devastating tornados that struck several parishes in the Greater New Orleans area on Tuesday, February 7th.
Donations to the fund are tax-deductible and 100% of all contributions will be given to Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) who’s working closely with numerous nonprofit organizations providing immediate assistance to families who suffered catastrophic losses.

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Stacey Trim

Stacey Trim seeks Delcambre District 5 Alderman seat

Thu, 02/09/2017 - 9:04am

My name is Stacey “T-mom” Trim and I am seeking your support as I run for Alderman of District 5. I have been a resident of Delcambre for 40+ years, having graduated from Delcambre High School in 1989. I worked for Fruit of the Loom from 1990-1996. I worked at University Medical Center from 1998-2012. I am currently working for Rotorcraft Leasing Company as a purchasing agent.

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Bart Bouillion

Bart Bouillion announces bid for Erath Chief of Police

Thu, 02/09/2017 - 8:58am

I, Bart C. Bouillion, 45 years old, from Erath am a candidate for Chief of Police in Erath. The election will be held on March 25, 2017. It had always been a dream and vision of mine, as a young police officer, to one day give back to my town and community. I want to provide excellence in service to our town and leave a lasting imprint for the people of Erath. The citizens and businesses in Erath deserve to be provided with professional and courteous police service. This will be provided by me being an active and involved Chief of Police.

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Photo by Judy LeBlanc
Timmie Melancon shows off the national award that Wright Honey earned at the recent American Beekeeping Federation Conference.

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Wright Honey (far right) received the Blue Ribbon.

Honey made in Vermilion Parsih wins national award

Tue, 02/07/2017 - 8:40am

WRIGHT — There is a well known sign in the Vermilion Parish community of Wright that lets you know that if you lived there, you would already be home.
After the recent American Beekeeping Federation Conference, Wright is now home to some of the best honey in the nation.
Lonnie and Timmie Melancon’s honey, aptly named Wright Honey, received the Blue Ribbon for their entry at the conference, held recently in Galveston, Texas.

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