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Mary Odille Broussard, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette alum and former director of nursing at University Medical Center, is sponsoring a University nursing lab in honor of her professional colleagues. Seated, from left, are: Laurence Vincent, UMC director of nursing; Megan Berard, UMC telemetry supervisor; GraciAna Breaux, supervisor, UMC Nursing Education Department; and Mary Menard, UMC RN manager. Standing, from left, are: Janet Leger, UMC nursing informatics manager; Dr. Gail Poirrier, dean of UL Lafayette's College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; Broussard; Jackie Hebert, UMC clinical nurse specialist and part-time UL Lafayette faculty member; Rachel Smith, UMC associate director of nursing; and Cameron Foreman UMC nursing education instructor.
Alumna supports University nursing program with gift
Mary Odille Broussard, former director of nursing at University Medical Center in Lafayette and a University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate, is honoring her coworkers and helping future nurses ...
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Parish joins opposition to Act
The Acadia Parish Police Jury has joined with parishes across South Louisiana in expressing concerns over recent changes to the National Flood Insurance Program and urging a hearing on the affordab...
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Great Race volunteer deadline Monday
Over 50 people have already agreed to volunteer their time and energy on June 29 for the Great Race, according to Crowley Tourism Coordinator Charlotte Jeffers, and there is still some time left to...
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Paul Molbert, left, vice president of network development for Lafayette General Hospital, explained the June 24 merger of LGH with University Medical Center to members of the Rotary Club of Rayne Thursday morning. Welcoming Molbert is Jarrod Gardiner, club president.
Lafayette General - UMC merger plans explained
RAYNE - What will happen? What will be the impact? Why will it happen? Those were the questions concerning the June 24 merger of Lafayette General Hospital and University Medical Center that Paul M...
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Do You Know Who You Are-historically speaking? Find Out at the next meeting of the Evangeline Parish Historical & Genealogical Society
Louisiana French Creole Scholar & Gourmet, Author John la Fleur II to address the Evangeline Historical & Genealogical Society on July 20th at 9:30AM at the Main St. library. The anticipated topic...
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MSU
Free seminar titled “Starting and Financing a Small Business”
A free seminar titled “Starting and Financing a Small Business” will be offered from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in Room 122 of the Burton Business Center at McNeese State University. This sem...
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Louisiana Highway Safety Commision
Father's Day travelers urged to stay safe on the road Thousands expected on the road for June 16 celebrations
Whether it's a short drive across town or a longer trip across the state, thousands of families are expected to be on Louisiana roads to celebrate Father's Day on June 16. The Louisiana Highway Saf...
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Louisiana Workforce Commission
Employer seminar in Lafayette to highlight workforce programs
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Workforce Commission is co-sponsoring a half-day seminar Tuesday, June 18, to highlight a range of workforce programs designed to assist employers. The seminar will be h...
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Fort Polk Progress
FPP: Fort Polk not out of woods yet, despite recent decision for no BRAC
WASHINGTON, D.C.­-Fort Polk isn’t out of the woods yet, when it comes to force reductions, said Fort Polk Progress Chairman Michael Reese, who was in Washington Wednesday for the annual conference ...
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United States Attorney's Office
Washington State man sentenced to 24 months in prison for attempting to send obscene images to a minor
Arrested while chatting online with undercover agent LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Michael David Honan, 59, of Gig Harbor, Wash., was sentenced to...
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AVEC Les Enfants (Avec), Acadiana Visitation and Exchange Center
AVEC looking for volunteers
AVEC Les Enfants (Avec), Acadiana Visitation and Exchange Center, is a program of The Extra Mile, Region IV, Inc. and was developed by community volunteers. AVEC is a safe place for non-custodial ...
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Micah Landry of Erath
Erath Man Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Juvenile
LAFAYETTE PARISH- Yesterday, Detectives with Louisiana State Police, assisted by agents with the FBI, arrested an Erath man for charges relating to online solicitation of a juvenile. In February o...
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