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Elvin Ray Fontenot

Elvin Ray Fontenot passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the age of 76. No Services have been planned at this time.

Fighting fire ants

Fire ants are formidable pests in gardens and landscapes. They’re known for their painful bites and stings due to venom.

A good month to prevent distracted driving

“It wasn’t my fault the car in front of me hit me. I glanced at my text message for only a second when our bumpers collided.” “How could the car in front of you hit you?” “The idiot stopped to let a deer cross the street — and dented my front bumper with his rear bumper.

Dust cloud darkened skies, dirtied homes

April 14, 1935, is still referred to as Black Sunday in the American Midwest because that was the worst day of one of the worst dust storms in U.S. history. More than 300,000 tons of topsoil were blown away during that storm, some of it landing in south Louisiana.

Will you still need me, will you still feed me?

During my career as a late-in-life columnist, I have been blessed with the opportunity to chronicle three birthdays ending in zero. (My so-called “good” cholesterol has not exactly overperformed in helping me reach these milestones.

Eunice Fire Department March report

The following is report from Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown on March activity. 34 calls total. 2 structure fires. 5 False alarm activation. 4 good intent; 2 trash/grass fire. 7 EMS calls. 8 medical assist calls. 3 hazardous condition. 1 public service call.

Eunice Police March report

Eunice Police March report Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef presented the following report of police activity in March. Complaints received: 440. Crash Reports; 28. Crash Reports with Fatalities: 1. Escorts: 15. Alarms: 44 Traffic Stops: 155. Physical Inspections: 8. SLPSO Assistance: 6.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 3 James Rodney Joseph of Opelousas and Kaylin Alyson Edwards of Opelousas. Thursday, April 4 Eddie Ray Williams Jr. of Opelousas and Catelyn Elizabeth Miles of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 3 Sallie Joann Bearb vs Blake James Bearb, divorce. Nicole Marie Chaisson Cooper vs 21st Mortgage Corporation, injunction. Samantha Abshire vs First Guard Insurance Company et al, damages.

RoyOMartin announces $30M modernization of facility

Martco, LLC, parent company for timber sourcing and manufacturing company RoyOMartin, announced it will invest more than $30 million to install technologically advanced production equipment at its Allen Parish plant that produces oriented strand board (OSB) for the housing industry.