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Carolyn Petry

May 13, 1943 - January 13, 2019 A Memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at First Presbyterian Church at 321 E. Fourth St. at 1 p.m. for Carolyn Dianne Hayes Petry, 76, who departed this life after her battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan.

Virginia Quebodeaux LeJeune

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at St. Michael Chapel in Egan for Virginia Quebodeaux LeJeune, 81, who passed away Jan. 18, 2019, surrounded by her family. Fr. Jude Thierry, pastor of St. Michael Chapel, will be officiating for the services.

Gerald "Jerry" Tanner, Sr.

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at a 2:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Gerald "Jerry" Tanner, Sr., 74, who died Sunday January 20, 2019 at The Ellington Nursing Home in Rayne LA. Interment will be in the St.

Kathy Richard Gautreaux

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel for Kathy Richard Gautreaux, 58, who died Friday January 18, 2019 at her residence in Rayne, LA. Inurnment will be on Wednesday, January 23, 2018 at 1:30 pm in St.

Body found on I-10

At approximately 1 p.m. Monday afternoon near mile marker 88 just east of Rayne, a body was found just off Interstate 10, as reported by Rayne Police. The deceased was found by a passerby.

Pine Prairie council addresses vicious dog concerns at meeting

By: TONY MARKS Associate Editor A concerned resident addressed the Pine Prairie Village Council during its monthly meeting last week about vicious dogs within the village. Gretchen Lamke’s remarks to the council came after recent pit bull and rottweiler attacks in her neighborhood.

Toxic masculinity is a myth

Last week, shaving-supply company Gillette released a controversial ad reminding guys of their “toxic masculinity,” a phrase that has popped up to describe the supposed hazards of typically male behavior.

Relax, people! They’re just cookies

Just as my annual diet has begun showing promise, my greatest obstacle to success is upon me: Girl Scout Cookie season has begun. My problem with Girl Scout Cookies is personal. But, like everything else in our culture, some people have moral or political problems with them.

Wreck at La. 13 and Sittig Road

Eunice first-responders reported to a wreck on La. 13 at Sittig Road at about 4 p.m. Tuesday. One person was apparently injured. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sheriff offers $500 scholarship

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz will award one $500 scholarship providing assistance to one outstanding St. Landry Parish high school graduating senior.