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About 100 members of the city’s faith community took to the courthouse lawn last Thursday to take part in the National Day of Prayer celebration.
TALKING IT OVER — Breaux Bridge head coach Kyle Cormier (center) confers with the umpire and several players during a break in Sunday’s game against Pearl River. Tigers sharing the mound include Cole Mouton (21), Keegan Cormier (4), Gavin Gonzalez (17) and catcher Gavin Courville. The Tigers earned a spot in the state Class 4A tournament by topping the Rebels in 2-of-3 quarterfinal games.(Henri C. BIenvenu)
Breaux Bridge – Breaux Bridge rallied from a first game loss last Friday to top Pearl River in the next two outings and earn a berth in the LHSAA Class 4A state tournament later this week.
Two of the five applicants for the position of chief administrative officer for the city have received preliminary approval and been submitted to auditor Burton Kolder for his review.
BB 3rd baseman Keegan Cormier protects the bag to put a Carencro base runner out during last Saturday’s playoff game. The Tigers won the regional series over the Bears, 5-0, 3-6 and 11-1 to advance in the Class 4A playofs.(Henri C. Bienvenu)
While much of Breaux Bridge is preparing for this weekend’s big Crawfish Festival, Breaux Bridge High baseball coach Kyle Cormier is working to get his Tiger team ready for the quarterfinal round
50 Year club – Teche News Publisher Emeritus Henri C. Bienvenu (right) was inducted into the Louisiana Press Association (LPA) 50-Year Club last week during the association’s Stockholders Luncheon in Baton Rouge. Congratulating him is LPA President Renette Dejoie-Hall. Bienvenu was honored for his 53+ years of newspaper work.(Sally Angelle)
Louisiana Press Association (LPA) members and guests packed the room at the Baton Rouge City Club April 23, at the association’s Stockholders Luncheon.
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
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.
Lily Clare Angelle celebrated her 1st birthday on Oct. 31. She is the daughter of Gustin and Megan (Crochet) Angelle of Youngsville.
Obits
Cecilia – A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 4, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for Elizabeth Auguillard, 91, who passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019.
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