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Ann Lynn Young Morris

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Ann Lynn Young Morris on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Eunice Manor Nursing Home at the age of 89.

Richard "Zeke" Vidrine

EUNICE-The family of Richard “Zeke” Vidrine are mourning the loss of their loved one who passed away on November 28, 2019 at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 73.

Rita Miller Nelson

Rita Miller Nelson passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM at St Anthony Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis officiating. Burial will follow in St Paul cemetery.

Gregory Michael Deshotel

Gregory Michael Deshotel passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 61. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice with Bishop Douglas Deshotel officiating.

Grand Prairie native honored by Rep. Johnson on House floor

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, delivered a speech on the House floor Nov. 22 honoring the life and service of Army Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III and highlighting the sacrifices of Gold Star families. Richard, a Grand Prairie native, was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 14, 2008. “Sgt.

Coast off St. Mary Parish is growing

Academics, environmentalists and a government official led reporters back to newly created land in St. Mary Parish, hoping they’ll see lessons about how some of Louisiana’s coast might be saved. The tour of the Wax Lake Delta southwest of Centerville on Nov.

Fontenot stresses road program

St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot’s place in parish history picked up another first in the Nov. 16 election when he won a third term. In the young home rule charter government, Fontenot, 68, is the second president.

Cleco: Keep safety in mind for holiday season decorations

Cleco reminds customers to keep safety top of mind when decorating their homes and businesses this holiday season. Taking the necessary precautions when installing holiday decorations, especially lights, help keep you and your family safe.

Elder to lead JD Bank, JD Bancshares

Bruce W. Elder, a 35-year commercial bank executive, has been selected president and CEO of JD Bank and JD Bancshares, Inc. Elder, a North Carolina resident, comes to JD Bank from CresCom Bank, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.

Here’s what you can do with autumn leaves

The leaves are falling all over the state now. Gorgeous as the colors may be on the trees as they turn from green to beautiful yellows, oranges and reds, they eventually dry out, turn brown and ultimately become litter on the ground. You have several options of what to do with that leaf litter.