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Funeral Service for Florence Desselle Baudin “Doll”
Funeral Service for Florence Desselle Baudin “Doll” of Bordelonville will take place at the Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville on Monday, February 16, 2026, beginning at 11:00am.
Burial will take place at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Bordelonville.Florence Desselle Baudin “Doll”, 84, passed away at Bayou Chateau
New Alert Systems Proposed for Missing Children in Louisiana!
Lawmakers propose new Missing Child Alert Systems in Louisiana
Two bills before the Louisiana Legislature would make changes to how missing child alerts are issued statewide following a high-profile case involving a New Orleans boy.
House Bill 74, authored by Michael Echols, proposes the creation of a “Spectrum Alert” system
Joan Botts Re-elected
Paragon Casino’s Joan Botts
re-elected to State Tourism Board
By Lenox Hill
Joan Botts, Vice President of Marketing for Paragon Casino Resort, was reelected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Travel Association following the organization’s 2026 annual meeting.
A Marksville resident, Botts continues her
President Signs Bill to Stop Payments to the Deceased!
Donald Trump has signed legislation authored by John Kennedy aimed at preventing government payments from being issued to deceased individuals.
The Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act is designed to stop taxpayer funds from mistakenly going to people who have died. Lawmakers say the measure strengthens oversight and ensures
Dr. Duck Brings Storytime Joy to Sacred Heart Kindergarten!
Guest reader Dr. L.J. Mayeux, also known as “Dr. Duck,” visited Sacred Heart School to read Wanda the Wood Duck to Karen Guillot’s kindergarten class. Dr. Mayeux published the book in 2001 while serving as president of Ducks Unlimited, with the goal of educating children about wood duck
UL Lafayette Celebrates Academic Excellence! 📚✨
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes outstanding academic achievement each semester through its President’s List and Dean’s List honors. These distinctions are awarded to full-time students who demonstrate exceptional scholastic performance.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12