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LAFAYETTE – One Acadiana (1A) has announced its second annual Leadership Exchange will bring the nine-parish region’s political, business, economic development, education, and tourism leaders to Lexington, Kentucky, for a dynamic, three-day learning conference.

LAFAYETTE – On Thursday, December 1, One Acadiana (1A) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LRA) representatives will gather to deliver a progress report on Lafayette Regional Airport’s new terminal plans.

CHATAIGNIER -- The Chataignier Village Council unanimously approved a motion to advertise for the position of Town Clerk at Monday night’s meeting.

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VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Ethel Ortego Soileau at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, November 21, 2016. Father Tom Voorhies officiated the service. Burial followed at Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery.

The entire celebration had been designed for her.

The State’s motion to reconsider a ruling from Judge Gary Ortego where he denied their request to hold illegal immigrant Arturo Velazques without bond was heard by Judge Chuck West on Thursday.

TURKEY CREEK -- Turkey Creek residents that have new water meters installed may also have to now install their own personal shut off valve.
The shut off valve will allow customers to turn their water on or off without the assistance of town workers.

One Acadiana addressed the Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce during the group’s monthly meeting held on Wednesday.

Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Lucas Buller has announced that early voting for the December 10, 2016 Congressional General election will begin Saturday, November 26th and continue through Saturday, December 3rd excluding Sunday November 27th.

Jared Sylvester looks over the field and shakes his head in disgust.
The 25-acre field had been prepared for planting crops in March but now the longtime rice and crawfish farmer will have to go back and start from scratch.