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Clifton Cowart

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Clifton Cowart's passing on March 7, 2025, at the age of 80, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family

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Early voting begins March 15 Early Voting for the March 29 election will be held from March 15 to March 22 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are: — Registrar of Voter’s Office (Courthouse), 118 S. Court St. (Ste. 133), Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 6 Mary Davis, 58, 400 block of Mac Arthur Drive, Eunice. Cruelty to juvneniles. Tristen Perry, 21, 600 block of East Oak, Eunice. Criminal damage to property.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, March 6 6:16 a.m. Traffic stop at LSUE Drive and Maple. 6:38 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of North 8th said someone hit the gas meter and there is a strong smell of gas. 6:41 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, March 7 Deztini Love Thomas, 28, 500 block of Brignac Lane, Opelousas.

Eliminate the need to repot houseplants in bigger containers

Root pruning, trimming the roots of a plant, is not as common as repotting a plant, but it can be an excellent alternative. When a plant is getting too large for its container, or, if you simply want to keep a plant at a certain size, root pruning will do the trick.

Pruning boosts health and productivity of fruit and nut trees

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically pleasing shape.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtain marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Feb. 27 Adrien Louise Blanchard and Victoria Marie Ludwig, both of Eunice. Friday, Feb. 28 Ryan O’Keith Oakley and Ladasha Janee Edmond, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Gwendolyn D. Tezeno vs Kimethia Rideaux Chavis, custody. Tutorship of KIevin Corleone Randell. Toni Lavergne vs Jake Lavergne, divorce. Courtney Christian Roy vs Sandra Marie Courville Roy, divorce.

Fed to focus on cutting Medicaid fraud, not cutting benefits

As the federal budget moves through Congress, Democrats and their loyal media allies have done nothing but scream about Medicaid “Cuts” in funding and the harm that will do to health care. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.