WEST: Patriotism lacking in younger generations

Last November, days before Louisiana’s citizens would be voting to elect a new governor, I spoke to a 24-year old female who told me she won’t register to vote because she doesn’t want to be called for jury duty.

Moody College of Business holding Rodrique art raffle

The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration is hosting a raffle with a George Rodrigue print grand prize to benefit their student study lounge in F.G. Mouton Hall.

Election Commissioner courses being offered starting this week

According to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, Louisiana state law requires pre-election courses be held for all Commissioners in Charge, Commissioners, and Alternates.

One Acadiana teaming up with state agencies to create economic summit

LAFAYETTE – One Acadiana (1A) announced today its collaboration with economic development partners across Louisiana, including the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), to produce a Statewide Economic Development Summit in Baton Rouge on April 18, featuring keynote presentations by Gov

Edwards: No ‘sugar coating’ state’s budget crisis

A month or two removed from a decent but expensive sugar cane harvest, Louisiana cane farmers learned Tuesday that the LSU Agricultural Center they rely on could once again lose funds if the state’s revenue shortfall isn’t funded.

AT&T attempting to modernize communications through state

BATON ROUGE - AT&T* is helping Louisiana modernize communications and deliver important services to its citizens.

Environmentalist gets the facts on GMOs

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are a hot topic in agriculture, one that creates strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

Women With Heart Luncheon to be held Feb. 12

This year’s Women With Heart Luncheon will be held Friday, February 12th , at the Opelousas Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The event is open to the public and tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at the door.

Area hardcourt teams stay alive

As the clock winds down on the 2015-16 basketball season, a number of parish teams are still in the hunt for the playoffs and a district title.
Friday night was a telling night for a trio of parish teams. Here is a rundown of those games played.

Gazette staffers make bold predictions for Super Bowl 50

The golden anniversary of the Super Bowl is finally upon us. This year’s match-up between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos is an intriguing one.
And, just as everyone else has their prognostications of the NFL championship game, so does two of our very own Gazette gurus.

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