News
Louisiana’s COVID-19 case count soared by nearly 2,000 Monday as an avalanche of test results flooded in. The state posted 1,857 new cases and 35 more deaths since Sunday.
On the day New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio called for a national draft of retired doctors and medical workers to be rushed to New York City, Louisiana COVID-19 cases broke above 10,000 to 10,297 cases
Magnolia Park Closed – Barricades, like these at Magnolia Park in St. Martinville, have gone up at the entrances of St. Martin Parish parks. A rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, with 20 cases diagnosed and three deaths as of Tuesday, March 31, sealed the decision by President Chester Cedars to close the parks. (Karl Jeter)
Parish President Chester Cedars, speaking at a press conference on March 27, said “Only you have the power to stop this epidemic.” He offered little hope that the corona virus would be brought under control if people continue to ignore “stay at home” orders from Governor John Bel Edwards. Looking on are Dr. Tina Stephanski with the Louisiana Department of Health, and St. Martin Coroner Dr. Warren J. Degatur Jr. (Karl Jeter)
During a somber press conference last Friday at the St.
“If you wait for these numbers to grab your attention, guess what?
Sports
TIGER SOCCER 2017-18 — Members of the 2017-18 varsity soccer team at St. Martinville Sr.
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.
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.
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.
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Lifestyle
Queen Sugar LXXVIII
Erin ‘E.J.’ BlanchardFusion Photography
Jennifer Beslin
New Iberia – Cecilia native Erin “E.J.” Blanchard was crowned Queen Sugar LXXVIII during the 78th annual Sugar Cane Festival celebrated here this past weekend.
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.
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.
Obits
Opelousas – A private graveside service will be held for Dr. Lloyd H. Boulet Jr., M.D., at St. Michael’s Mausoleum in St. Martinville. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Breaux Bridge – A Graveside Service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, at St. Bernard Cemetery No.
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St. Martinville, LA 70582
Phone: 337-394-6232
Fax: 337-394-7511