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In news other than impeachment…

Sure, I could write about impeachment again this week, and probably for countless weeks to come. But I think we all could use a diversion, what with the 24/7 news coverage, analysis, and editorializing that passes for news coverage. It makes you wonder if the earth is still turning on its axis.

Labor of love to vote!

People early voted in record numbers for Saturday’s first primary election. Here in Louisiana, election participation was up 25% over the gubernatorial election just four years ago. Predictions proved true that as many as 35% or more of total voters will cast their ballots before Election Day.

Breaux Bridge woman defined involved

When Virginia Yongue died Oct. 5 in Breaux Bridge, one of the tributes to her suggested that she is now heading a committee in heaven. That’s probably not quite right.

Guillory pleads not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder

A Church Point man has entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in the Jan. 25, 2016, shooting death of Church Point native Bethany Walters.

Joan and Eugene Fontenot named Leaders in Philanthropy honorees for Evangeline Parish

Joan and Eugene Fontenot of Ville Platte are the recipients of the 2019 Leaders In Philanthropy Award for Evangeline Parish, presented by Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and sponsored by Hancock Whitney Bank, Investar Bank, and Southwest Fidelity.

Parish to get a push on blighted properties

Eunice aldermen are asking St. Landry Parish Council’s legal counsel, Garett Duplechain, what the parish can do about blighted parish-controlled property in the city. The issue came up at Tuesday’s city meeting when the Board of Aldermen considered properties in the process toward condemnation.

Truancy program explained

A truancy program that coordinates schools, the city court and police is paying off in keeping students in schools. Lt. Stephanie Myers, of the Eunice Police Department, said the Eunice program is in its fifth year.

Johnny Ray Vestal Sr.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny Ray Vestal, Sr. announces his passing on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. .

Jo Anne Durand

LAKE CHARLES~ A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 for Jo Anne Durand at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church in Lake Charles with Monsignor Daniel Torres, celebrant. Entombment will follow at 2:00 PM at St. Paul Mausoleum in Eunice. Ms.

Kade Guidry

EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Kade Alexander Guidry, on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the age of 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr.