News
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning Monday, Aug.
PARISH PRESIDENT Chester Cedars and the parish council have taken bold new steps to solve the related issues of nuisance properties and litter. (Karl Jeter)
–Two ordinances passed by St. Martin Parish government in recent months could make the parish a much cleaner place. Both address the overlapping problems of blighted properties and litter.
ONE LANE CLOSED – For almost two years a stretch of LA 352/Henderson Levee Road just south of the Bayou Amy bridge has been restricted to one lane. Butte La Rose residents, commercial/recreational fishermen and tourists wait patiently at the signal light installed in July 2017 to access three boat landings and one dance hall along the levee and homes/camps in Butte La Rose. Elected officials and governmental agencies are trying to decide who is responsible for repairing several dirt slides along this section of state owned highway.(Sally Angelle)
Portions of the state-maintained LA 352/Henderson Levee Road have been restricted to one-lane traffic for the past two years and it is difficult to determine if and when it will return to n
PLANNING ACCESSIBILITY– The volunteer South Main Park Planning Committee has worked for more than two years to ensure that Breaux Bridge’s South Main Park will be welcoming to special needs residents as well as the able-bodied. Committee members met at the Breaux Bridge library on Monday, June 18 to present an update. Present were (front row, from left) Barbara Gary, Heath Patin, Mauricia Ledet Walters and Reese Walters; and (back row) Randy Patin, Rachel Patin, Colt Patin, Andrea Matthews, Brenda Hobbs, Cindy Roberthon Guidry and Connie Guidry. (Karl Jeter)
From its conception, the city’s planned Southside Park has been intended to provide recreational and social opportunities to special needs and limited mobility residents.
new mayor — As 16th Judicial District Court Judge Curtis Segur (back to camera) administers the oath of office to newly-elected St. Martinville Mayor Melinda “Mel” Mitchell, her proud father Dennis Narcisse (right) holds the Bible and husband Lawrence looks on. Mitchell is the first elected female mayor in the city’s 200 year history. A crowd of more than 200 braved the 95 degree heat to witness the ceremony on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday, June 29.(Karl Jeter)
Monday’s city council meeting was the first for newly installed Mayor Melinda Mitchell and it was standing room only at city hall.
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
Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Adley Dupuis, 95, who passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at St.
Cecilia – Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for Regis Joseph Gordon, 75, who died July 3, 2018 at his residence.
Arnaudville - A Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 6, at Pellerin Funeral Home for James “Larry” Stelly, 68, who passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018.
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Phone: 337-394-6232
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