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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 15 Devin Isaac Bernard, 23, 300 block of Maraist Street, St. Martinville.

Mary A. LeJeune

EUNICE – With heavy hearts the family of Mary A. LeJeune announces her passing on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Eunice Manor at the age of 83. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.

Does your body hate you?

Trust me when I declare that I am not competing for sympathy against folks suffering from cancer, blocked arteries, diabetes or other serious ailments. I do nonetheless think that my body is out to get me. And not just with the chronic aches, pains and wrinkles that accompany normal aging.

Make national parks free for all

For just one day this summer — and if you’re planning a vacation, it’s Thursday, Aug. 4 — entrance fees are waived at the 110 national parks that normally charge admission.

Abbeville men honored a crustacean

Elks and Moose and Owls and Lambs all had fraternal orders in south Louisiana in 1913, but a critter that was already becoming iconic had none. That’s why some men in Abbeville decided it was time to create a social and fraternal organization recognizing the crawfish.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 14 Elliot Daigle, 40, 900 block of Samuel Drive, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Acadia Parish announces Household Hazardous Waste Day

The Acadia Parish Police Jury and local emergency planning committees are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Day from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6. Acadia Parish residents can drop off any hazardous waste items at the Rice Arena, located at 159 Cherokee Drive in Crowley.

St. Anthony Catholic Church’s new priest enjoys keeping fit

The Rev. Nicholas “Nick” Ware is a new priest at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. His official first day at the church was July 4. Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette recently posted appointments throughout the parishes that included Father Nicholas Ware.

Qualifying begins Wednesday for November election

Qualifying begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Delta Grand Building, 120 S. Market St., Opelousas, for the Nov. 8 election that includes City of Eunice positions. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday.

Fuel prices take a toll on parish budget

Rising fuel prices are taking a toll on the St. Landry Parish Government budget, but Parish President Jessie Bellard said there’s more to the story. “Keep in mind that we are doing more work than we ever did before,” he said. “Whenever that happens it is going to cost more money.