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Phillip Dale Bellard

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Phillip Dale Bellard announces his passing on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.

Belva Soileau

Belva Soileau passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the age of 59. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 with Reverend Regina Hickman officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. At the request of family, visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Dr. Rick Blackburn

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rick Blackburn announces his passing on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Opelousas General at the age of 76.

Journalistic objectivity does matter

This is almost too easy but I can’t resist. I was actually going to write a column about President Biden’s dog, Major, biting people; also among the lowest of the hanging fruits. “President’s dog a Major pain.” It writes itself.

Georgia voting law is no return to Jim Crow

I am so glad the whole white supremacy and gun nut narrative is over, so we can get back to the one about voter suppression.

How to identify poison ivy

The poison ivy rash can be very uncomfortable. Learning to identify poison ivy plants can help people avoid the rash. I can remember as a young girl watching my father suffer with a terrible rash from poison ivy.

Staying in touch

State representative District 41 Rep. Phillip DeVillier (R), P.O. Box 986 Eunice, LA 70535; voice — 337-457-0194 fax — 337-457-5649; e-mail: devillierp@legis.la.gov. State senators District 28 Sen. Heather Cloud (R), P.O Box 269, 13988 Veterans Memorial Highway, Turkey Creek, LA 70585.

4 Eunice residents face firearm charges

Four Eunice residents with criminal records have been charged with fraudulent firearm and ammunition purchases, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. Guidroz stated that over the last eight months local businesses have contacted the St.

Crash kills 2

CROWLEY – A twovehicle fatal crash at the intersection of La. 92 and La. 13 in Acadia Parish claimed the life of 40-yearold Nicole Marie Susak of Abbeville and 54-yearold of Mary Lemaire of Abbeville, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release.

Acadia Parish leaders talks about the parish’s year of hurricanes, pandemic, arctic freeze

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the Parish luncheon March 31 at the Grand Opera House of the South. Among those on hand for the event were, from left, Amy Thibodeaux, Chamber president and CEO; Dr.