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Mervin St. Andre

EUNICE– On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Mervin St. Andre. At the age of 85, Mervin passed away unexpectedly, leaving a void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Arrangements are pending.

Betty Jeanne Knight Spell

Betty Jeanne Knight Spell passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by family, after a year-long battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at The First Pentecostal Church located in the Grand Marais Ballroom, 919 N. Lake Arthur Ave.

Chives, Hibiscus are tasty garden edibles

Chives are an easy herb to grow and preferred over green onions due to cancer and osteoporosis fighting and memory improving properties. Chive blossoms are milder than the chive leaves and used when a dish calls for a less overpowering onion flavor.

Louisiana blueberry harvest season arrives

It’s blueberry harvest season. Blueberries are packed with important nutrients, including vitamins and ascorbic acid. They’re also a superior source of antioxidants such as anthocyanins, procyanidins, chlorogenic acid and various flavonoid compounds.

A warning for child sex offenders

When Senator Regina Ashford’s bill 371 is voted into law, it should be publicized nationwide. Bill 371 reads “to surgically castrate people of sex offenses against children.” This should be more than enough advance warning to discourage anyone from committing the first offense.

Insights from great minds on taxes

Wise and witty thoughts are the only things that bring me any solace during tax-filing season — thoughts, such as these: “The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream.” (Bill Murray) “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector?

Are you a fan of noisy restaurants?

A recent Wall Street Journal article provided food for thought about the decibel levels in restaurants. According to the article, in 2023, audio data from the app SoundPrint found that 63 percent of restaurants are too loud for conversation.

Traveler reveled in south Louisiana voyage

The little steamer Fairy carried the mail from Franklin to Lake Verret near Napoleonville in the 1850s, holding the contract because it could make the trip in only six hours when the wind blew wrong and a lot faster on a nice, quiet day.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. March 26 Crystal Joelle Leday and Mark Lamar Cassimere. Paul Matthew Benoit of Church Point and Shantel Rene Miller of Church Point.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judiclal Court District, Opelousas. Monday, March 25 Mercer Transportation Co. vs Duplechain Transportation, monies due. Republic Finance vs Dru Babineaux, promissory note. Cory Anthony Benoit vs Acadian Ambulance Service Inc. et al, damages.