News
Inspector’s report – Rodney “Cooney” Richard (right), of Building Inspection Services, explained the results of a dilapidated property inspection during a “rules to show cause” hearing at the Feb. 11 Breaux Bridge City Council meeting. (Karl Jeter)
If all goes as planned, the city will soon purchase a new building on Refinery Street.
Winterfest Queen – Parks Middle School student Brie Lee Phillips (center) received an award from the Parks mayor and council recognizing her selection as queen. From left, council member Kanesha Potier, Mayor Kevin Kately, and council members Myra Yvonne Narcisse and Harold Robertson.(Karl Jeter)
Mayor Kevin Kately is planning to organize a demonstration of new water meters that can be read without an employee having to actually get out of the vehicle and look at the meter.
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St. Martinville – The Rotary Club of St. Martinville will stage its 74th annual Mardi Gras Ball this Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Cade Community Center.
Using it while they can — A fisherman takes advantage of the final weeks of use of the Lake Martin boat launch. Owners of the property say they are closing the ramp for repairs, but one owner told the Teche News they are forcing the issue at this time to bring clarity to the question of legal liability. No date for possible reopening ihas been mentioned.(Karl Jeter)
The long-running struggle between Lake Martin users, land owners and a tangled web of government bodies and non-profits has finally reached the point of full disfunction.
In recent weeks, St. Martinville residents have reported that someone has been making purchases arranged on-line using fake $100 bills.
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 Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Pellerin Funeral Home for Laurence “Larry” M. Barkley Jr., 79, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.
St. Martinville – A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Pellerin Funeral Home for Lucille M. Barras, 83, who passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.
Teche Today
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Phone: 337-394-6232
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