Dale Smith of Morgan City and Jennifer Smith of Lafayette wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Smith, to Clayton Joseph Moffett, son of Mr. an...
Landry-Concienne wedding set June 15 Marianna McIntyre and Ronald Landry of Berwick wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Landry, to Jason Giuseppe Concienne, son of Jay and Angie An...
Francois-Scully to wed May 25 Lupe Soto of Morgan City wishes to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Lacey Lynn Scully, to Shermaine Allen Francois, son of Judie Lewis of Morgan City. The wedding w...
Mayon-Falls wedding is May 18 Sherry and Ray Mayon of Amelia wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Danielle Lynn Mayon, to Heath William Falls, son of Margret and Kenny Landry of Lake Arthu...
Paul Courts and Cheri Hebert Courts of Broussard wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Samantha Jo Courts, to Conley Anthony Pellerin, son of Len Pellerin and ...
Sacred Heart Catholic Church was the setting April 6 for the 11 a.m. double-ring ceremony uniting Kristen Ann Galler and Christopher Adney Thibodeaux in holy matrimony. The Revs. Gregory P. Fratt a...
Elizabeth Anne West and Steve O. Landry Jr. were married Feb. 23 during a double-ring ceremony at The Victorian in Broussard. The Rev. Ted Standley officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Carlen a...
Perry Askew of Morgan City and Annie Richard Griffin of Chauvin wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Anne Askew, to Dusty Paul Fanguy, son of Reginal...
Michael and Linda Detillier of Raceland wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Lynn Detillier, to Clyde Verdin Jr., son of Debbie Johnson of Morgan Ci...
Mr. and Mrs. David Thibodaux of Patterson wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jolie Michelle Thibodaux, to Brett Stephen May, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve May o...
Sylvia R. DeJean of Jeanerette wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Erica S. Rideaux to Brandon Paul Wilson Sr.
The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Nolan DeJean.
The pros...
Todd LeBourgeois and Corinne Splane LeBourgeois of Franklin wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandy Lynn LeBourgeois to Garrett Ross Ford.
The bride-elect is the grand-daughter of ...
Mrs. Marianna McIntyre and Ronald and Angie Landry of Berwick wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Landry to Jason Giuseppe Concienne.
The bride-elect is also the step d...
Arianne Iris Castille and Darren John Robichaux, both of Lafayette, are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at NUNU Arts and Culture Collec...
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, UNESCO designated world heritage city, served as the romantic setting for the destination wedding of Allison LaCalle and Travis Michel.
The traditional Mexican cerem...
Monica Mitchell Downing and Lester Levine Jr. exchanged vows Saturday, December 22 at 6 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church during a candlelight, double-ring ceremony. Reverend Ulysses Mitchell Jr. of...
Born to Jessica Denise Carbin and Herbert Jermaine Brown of Bayou Vista, a girl, Janiya Janae Brown, on April 20 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. She weighed 4 pounds, 13 ounces and...
Born to Rosalie Mary Perez and Justin Joseph Bergeron of Morgan City, a boy, Gage Russel Bergeron, on March 24 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and meas...
Born to Suyapa Valenzuela, Mejia and Arnoldo Antonio Pineda, delgado of Morgan City, a boy, Arnol Alexander Pineda, Valenzuela, on March 1 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighe...
Born to Dava Charlene Leonard and Chris Joseph Pittman of Berwick, a boy, Conan Paul Pittman, on Jan. 29 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces and measured ...
Born to Carley Paige Godeaux and Jordan Adam Aucoin of Morgan City, a boy, Caydin Issac Aucoin, on Jan. 14 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measure...
Born to Maritza Maravillas and Cesar Lozano of Morgan City, a boy, Miguel Angel Lozano-Maravillas, on Jan. 20 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighed 8 pounds, 8.1 ounces and me...
BATON ROUGE — The Office of State Parks is opening swimming pools for the Memorial Day weekend on May 25. Pools will remain open through May 27, then close on May 28 and 29 for maintenance before b...
Some St. Mary Parish senior citizens were given the opportunity to view a sneak preview of the first act of Bayou Storm Rising, Techeland Arts Council’s historical play, held recently in Franklin. ...
NEW ORLEANS — While music-lovers across the country prepare to converge on New Orleans for the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival in April, Xavier University of Louisiana is hosting a festival of its ...
NEW ORLEANS — Crawfest will be held April 20 at the Tulane University uptown campus. Festivities are from noon to 10 p.m.
The annual music, food and arts festival hosts 10,000 to 12,000 community m...
NEW ORLEANS — The historic Saenger Theatre, slated to re-open in fall 2013, will offer new VIP seating to patrons, the theatre announced today. In addition to the historic Saenger Grand Suites, the...
The X Factor open-call auditions are coming to the New Orleans Lakefront Arena April 14.
The first round wristbands will be distributed to auditioners from approximately 8 a.m. April 12 until appro...
By ALLEN OWINGS
LSU AgCenter
horticulturist
HAMMOND — Spring blooms on roses came late this year due to unusually cool conditions in March and April. But May flowering has been outstanding througho...
By DAN GILL
LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
As the weather warms up, insect problems increase. Many gardeners still feel they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see inse...
By ELIZABETH KARMEL
The Associated Press
When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill.
So what makes a great burger? There are a f...
Dear Marci,
I suffer from bouts of depression. Does Medicare cover screenings for depression? —Christopher
Dear Christopher,
Yes. Medicare covers yearly screenings for depression. These screenings...
By ALLEN OWINGS
LSU AgCenter
horticulturist
HAMMOND — Althea goes by the scientific name of Hibiscus syriacus. When they look at althea, most gardeners are reminded of the hibiscus family, to which...
By AMY LORENTZEN
The Associated Press
Making a pretty chain for Mom’s eyeglasses can be a simple, personal and practical Mother’s Day gift. Depending on your skill level, you could make anything fr...
M.D. Shannon Elementary School students and staff observed National Library Week, April 14 to 20. The weeklong events were coordinated by librarian Phyllis Glover. Activities consisted of students ...
HOUMA — Slated for June 20 to 21 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, the inaugural Louisiana Entrepreneurship Fest: For Youth and First Time Entrepreneurs is open to all Louisiana college and uni...
What really happens to that sandwich you ate after you swallow it? Students at Centerville High School will find out as they tour the Louisiana Body Walk exhibit March 21.
“The Body Walk provides a...
The St. Mary Parish 4-H Fair and Junior Livestock Show was held at Franklin High School on Jan. 18 and 19.
Local winners in the senior division of the homemaking category were:
Homemade Cookies
Cho...
The St. Mary Parish 4-H Fair and Junior Livestock Show was held at Franklin High School on Jan. 18 and 19.
Local winners in the elementary division of the homemaking category were:
Grand champion: ...
The Bayou District Dental Association will hold its annual poster contest in February to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month.
All fifth grade students are eligible to participate, and up to 20...
David and Sally Delenia Rock of Bayou Vista celebrated their 50th anniversary April 6 at a party held at the home of their daughter, Leah Carver of Bayou Vista. Also hosting the party was their son...
The Bayou Vista Garden Club May meeting was highlighted by the presentation of awards and the installation of officers.
Donna Bucci, vice president, announced awards presented at the Louisiana Gard...
LITTLE ZION
Baptist Church, 2746 Sixth St., Berwick, celebrating its 151-year anniversary 3 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Speaker the Rev. Norman Stovall. Public invited.
FREE SELF DEFENSE
Training sessio...
THE FRANKLIN GARDEN CLUB Garden of the Month for May is the home of Countice and Al LeBlanc located at 105 Charenton Road in Baldwin. The front porch of the home is outlined in flowers and greenery...
JAKYRIN CONNOR of Baldwin has been named a United States National Leadership and Service Award winner by the United States Achievement Academy. She will appear in the United States Achievement Acad...
VACATION BIBLE
School held by Deep Waters Ministries, 1120 Lia St., Patterson, June 3 to 7. Ages 3 to high school invited.
MCHS Class of 1983
Reunion 8 p.m. June 8 at Nico Bella, 722 Front St., M...
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