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Friday, November 20, 2009 2:03 PM CST
New Iberians know Thanksgiving is just around the corner when the leaves fall, sweaters appear and the traditional smell of pancakes on the griddle brings hundreds to New Iberia City Park for an evening meal with family, friends and neighbors.
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PepperPlex moves aided by $20,000 Tiger jolt

Laser-leveled soccer fields and a footprint for new batting cages are already in the works at the PepperPlex thanks to a $20,000 donation from the brand that created Tony the Tiger.

Friday, November 20, 2009 2:03 PM CST


NEW ART IN OLD PLACE

ST. MARTINVILLE — The distinguished work of world-renowned local artist Louise Guidry has found a temporary home gracing the walls of the equally distinguished La Maison restaurant in St. Martinville.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Giving thanks

The spirit of Thanksgiving has come early to Westgate High School as students, staff and faculty have found time to participate in the Westgate Spirit Committee’s Spirit Link program.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:08 PM CST


HOLIDAY ROYALTY SET

There’s a new king and queen in town — a sure sign the Downtown Business Association has chosen new royalty for the 32nd annual Christmas Parade in New Iberia.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:09 PM CST


Hospital planning smoke-free setting

Dauterive Hospital is beginning the process of creating a smoke-free environment for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff by participating in this week’s Great American Smokeout — completely smoke-free.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:14 AM CST


'FRIENDS' GIVE HELP

When Les Jeunes Amies president Bernadette Bender saw the condition of the kitchen at the local SNAP shelter, she thought it was horrible.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Airport board filling out

The Iberia Parish Council on Wednesday will appoint a commissioner to the Iberia Parish Airport Authority to fill the open seat of authority Chair-man Ron Alleman, who resigned last month.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:08 PM CST


NEW FOUND FREEDOM

Sixty-three-year-old Doris Alexander said she has not been outside of her New Iberia mobile home much over the past two years.

Monday, November 16, 2009 2:07 PM CST


Council to vote on abortion?

FRANKLIN — The St. Mary Parish Council could take a stance on whether it would favor abortion coverage in the proposed national health care plan when it meets next week.

Monday, November 16, 2009 2:07 PM CST


Fire guts brick home here

A midafternoon fire that began Friday under a carport and spread to the adjacent structure destroyed another home this week in the Rynella area of Iberia Parish.

Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:26 PM CST


EDS head enjoys the community

As the new head of Epiphany Day School, Patricia Clark likes to make sure her door is always open, possibly explaining the large doorstop that keeps her office accessible to the main hallway, where the flow of school activity passes every day.

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:19 PM CST


Catholic High, Westgate advance to round two

Two of Iberia Parish’s high schools advanced to the second round of the football playoffs as the Westgate High Tigers beat Mandeville and the Catholic High Panthers edged West Feliciana Friday night. The four other high schools in Iberia Parish, Delcambre High, Jeanerette High, Loreauville High and New Iberia Senior High, were unable to best their opponents in round one.

Friday, November 13, 2009 11:23 PM CST


Prep scores for first week of the LHSAA football playoffs

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Friday, November 13, 2009 11:26 PM CST


Deputies seize 300 pounds of pot

More than 300 pounds of marijuana were seized and a suspect was taken into custody Thursday as the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office completed an ongoing undercover narcotics operation.

Friday, November 13, 2009 2:08 PM CST


ACS celebrates 25th with first parade on Main St.

This week marks a quarter century of educating students for the staff and faculty at Assembly Christian School and a celebration is under way to commemorate the occasion.

Friday, November 13, 2009 2:08 PM CST


11th hour salute

LYDIA — It was no coincidence that organizers of the Lydia Veterans Memorial Monument dedication ceremony chose the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year to unveil a once unkempt triangle of land transformed into a park to commemorate those who fought for the country’s freedom.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:09 PM CST


Business open house at Glencoe

State Rep. Sam Jones, D-Franklin, arrived for the Business and Community Open House at Virgil Browne Glencoe Elementary School on Tuesday despite a bit under the weather.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:09 PM CST


300 pounds of pot seized

More than 300 pounds of marijuana were seized and two suspects were in custody today as the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office worked to complete an ongoing undercover narcotics operation.

Friday, November 13, 2009 2:50 PM CST


Fire destroys restaurant

A Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed New Iberia restaurant Cookie’s Cafe and caused extensive smoke damage throughout the Queen City Plaza.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Book train barrels through

JEANERETTE — The engine and caboose kept the imaginary freight train on the right track as students at Bambi Head Start took to the rails Tuesday to celebrate National Book Awareness Month.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Book train barrels through

JEANERETTE — The engine and caboose kept the imaginary freight train on the right track as students at Bambi Head Start took to the rails Tuesday to celebrate National Book Awareness Month.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


DEDICATION FOR OUBRE

A Monday morning dedication of the Iberia Parish 911 Center brought out community officials, friends and family members to honor the memory of longtime former emergency communications specialist Lionel Oubre.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Morning fire destroys house being used for storage

COTEAU — An early morning fire destroyed a small home on Forrest Leblanc Road, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:08 PM CST


BOOKWORMS DELIGHT

The written word and more was in huge demand at the Iberia Parish Friends of the Library annual book sale held this weekend in City Park.

Monday, November 9, 2009 2:08 PM CST


A Civil action

Shadows-on-the-Teche again played host to its annual Civil War re-enactment Saturday and Sunday.

Monday, November 9, 2009 2:08 PM CST


For the Challengee

Chili enthusiasts who competed in the Highland Baptist Christian School Great Chili Challenge at City Park Saturday all hoped to come out on top like the Community First Bank booth, crowned Grand Champions.

Sunday, November 8, 2009 6:08 AM CST


Halphens' mission to help

Having spent 30 years treating local children as a New Iberia pediatrician, Dr. Mike Halphen and his wife, Tommye, are living proof that retirement can serve as an even better means of bringing help to those less fortunate than many locals could comprehend.

Sunday, November 8, 2009 6:08 AM CST


Loreauville upends Jeanerette; CHS, Delcambre, NISH lose tough ones

Loreauville rallied from a 12-0 halftime deficit to beat Jeanerette 21-12 Friday in a big District 6-2A matchup.

Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:43 AM CST


STAGING 'NOVEMBER' ISSUES

FRANKLIN — Ever wonder what the president of the United States ponders behind the closed doors of the Oval Office?

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:31 PM CST


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