News
At the first meeting of the Village of Parks council held in the new city hall building, Mayor Kevin Kately and the council mostly focused on the Village’s all-important water system.
Breaux
Retired State Trooper Becket Breaux swept to victory in the three-man race for sheriff of St. Martin Parish in the gubernatorial primary election this past Saturday.
Zoning Office problems – New Zoning Administrator Danielle Fontenette (left) briefed the St. Martinville City Council about a logjam of issues she is working to straighten out. “We are really starting from scratch,” she said. (Karl Jeter)
Poor record keeping, failure to bill for work to maintain nuisance properties, possibly even political vendettas are coming to light as new management works to make sense of the city’s zoning depar
Budgets presented – The 2020 Sinking Fund, Operating and Maintenance and Capital Outlay budgets were completed and presented to council members for review at the council’s Oct. 1 meeting. Parish President Chester Cedars (center) credited the hard work of Financial Director Sean Hunley (right) and the administrative staff for completing preparation of the proposed budget ahead of schedule. (Karl Jeter)
A federal disaster declaration for St. Mary Parish, made in the wake of July’s Hurricane Barry, will now be extended to four other parishes, including St. Martin Parish.
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.
Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students.
Lifestyle
Queen Sugar LXXVIII
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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
Breaux Bridge – A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Pellerin Funeral Home for Larry John Angelle, 86, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Oct. 14, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Patsy Angelle, 53, who passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.
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St. Martinville, LA 70582
Phone: 337-394-6232
Fax: 337-394-7511