Joshua Dietz of Lafayette, left, won top honors at this year’s
International Rice Festival Rice and Creole Cookery Contest. Contest
organizer Letha Vincent, right, congratulates him on being selected as
Chef de Riz and presents him a plaque in recognition of his
achievement. Dietz also won the Tri-Color Ribbon in the Adult
division.
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84th International Rice Festival Queen Crowned
It was perfect “Rice Festival weather” Saturday morning for the selection of the new International Rice Festival queen.
‘Unwanted pesticide’ collection Nov. 2
Agricultural producers, pesticide applicators and homeowners can drop off unwanted pesticides during the Unwanted Pesticide Pick-Up day on Nov. 2, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene celebrating 100 years of ministry
The Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene is celebrating 100 years of ministry in Acadia parish.
Notre Dame to host area eighth graders at Nov. 2 open house
Notre Dame Day is an opportunity for eighth-grade students to learn more about Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish.