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Memories of a 1970s Christmas

Why do Christmas memories from 50 years ago still hold so much power over me? I think I know now. Christmas was a huge event for our family. At St.

Solutions to U.S. spending and inflation crisis

In order to solve problems, one must first adequately define the problems. America has a spending problem which has led to a national debt crisis and has unleashed inflation which, if not constrained, destroys the middle class.

Is 25 the new 50?

My Facebook “Memories” remind me that my son Gideon has always been ahead of his time. Fourteen years ago, I was reading a book of world history for his bedtime stories. I gushed about Alexander the Great becoming king and launching his conquest of the known world when he was young — only 20. “Hmph.

A long, long time between Christmases

During the week before Christmas 1940 several hundred young men from Lafayette, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge and other south Louisiana communities boarded a train that would take them to Fort Blanding, Florida.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Kathleen Ranton, 41, 1300 block of W. Grolee St., Opelousas. Remaining after forbidden.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 18 12:06 a.m. 911 caller said a subject in the 400 block of Cotton is not breathing and not responding. Acadian EMS is en route. 4:44 a.m. Caller from Eunice Jr.

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. Thursday, Dec. 19 Cody D’Vaul Isaac, 39, 100 block of Roland Lane, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS.

News notes

KPC & Ladies Auxiliary seeks new members The St. Mathilda Council 92 Knights of Peter Claver and Court 92 Ladies Auxiliary are seeking new members. If you are a practicing Catholic man or woman, 18 years or older, you are invited to apply for membership.

John Dale Bozyone

John Dale Bozyone passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the age of 70. A Graveside Service for interment of his ashes will be held at (time pending) on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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. Wednesday, Dec. 18 James P Elter, 73, 1500 block of Highway 10, Washington. Aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal use of weapons.