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Vernon G. Smith

EUNICE–On Sunday, September 12, 2021, Vernon G. Smith, brother, uncle and friend passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 79. A Celebration of Vernon’s life will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Coastal Plains Meat Company announces $3.5 million acquisition and expansion of processing facility in Eunice

Coastal Plains Meat Company is making a $3.5 million capital investment in the acquisition and expansion of a meat processing facility in Eunice, Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Coastal Plains owner and Chief Operating Officer Chip Perrin announced.

Gerard "Jerry" Albertelli Jr.

Gerard “Jerry” Albertelli, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 69. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Keenan Brown celebrant. Inurnment will occur at a later date in St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 11-13 Laura Ann Moten, 51, 800 block of Capri Alley, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Marcus Dwayne Celestine, 40, 200 block of Anita Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 9 Devan Scott West, 21, 200 block of Veterans Drive, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 9 07:19 Disturbance reported in front of the Sunrise Apartments front office. 09:23 Wreck reported in front of Burke’s, injuries. 09:27 Theft of deposit reported at Popeye’s.

News notes

CDA Court 208 meeting set Sept. 13 The CDA, Court 208, Eunice, will have a makeup meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Jeanmard Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a canned good item and a friend that may be interested in joining. For more information, call Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.

Dealing with damaged trees after a storm

Originally published Oct. 16, 2020. Louisiana has had its fair share of storms this year. Many people are dealing with damaged trees after hurricanes Laura and Delta. According to LSU AgCenter specialists, Hurricane Laura alone took out 757,538 acres of timber.

Texas is not the new Taliban

As expected, everyone’s apoplectic about the Supreme Court’s decision not to block the Texas abortion law. It’s no secret I have been advocating for the criminalization of abortion for decades. Many people disagree with me, and that’s okay.

The ‘rural purge’ of 1971

In mid-1971, I experienced a most distressing visit to the dentist. A TV fan magazine in the waiting room divulged life-changing news.