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Sharlene M. Fontenot

Sharlene M. Fontenot

Sharlene Marie Fontenot

Myra Miller
Monday, February 14, 2022
EUNICE–On Friday, February 11, 2022, Sharlene Marie Fontenot passed away at Mercy Regional Hospital in Ville Platte at the age of 68 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.
Emily Ann Raven

Emily Ann Raven

Emily Ann Raven

Myra Miller
Monday, February 14, 2022
Emily Ann Raven, 42, of Eunice, Louisiana entered heaven’s gate peacefully on the afternoon of February 10, 2022. No Services have been planned at this time. Emily was the light in the hearts of all she knew. She loved life and her family.
Bradey Scott Brown

Bradey Scott Brown

Bradey Scott Brown

Myra Miller
Monday, February 14, 2022
Bradey Scott Brown passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the age of 41. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Chris Frye officiating. Burial will follow.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, February 14, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 11 Donte Deon Fontenot, 31, 100 block of Nichols Street, Opelousas.
Frontiére, a low-glycemic rice developed by the LSU AgCenter is being sold across the state under the Parish Rice brand. This rice is a healthy alternative for diabetics and those who are pre-diabetic.

Frontiére, a low-glycemic rice developed by the LSU AgCenter is being sold across the state under the Parish Rice brand. This rice is a healthy alternative for diabetics and those who are pre-diabetic.

LSU AgCenter low-glycemic rice shows promise for diabetics

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 11, 2022
For people interested in keeping their blood sugar levels in check, they now have a new tool thanks to rice developed at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station in Crowley.
A beautiful stroll in a botanic garden can be wonderful Valentine’s Day surprise.

A beautiful stroll in a botanic garden can be wonderful Valentine’s Day surprise.

This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of gardening

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 11, 2022
Flowers and chocolates are the standard Valentine’s Day gifts — but if you would like to come up with something more original this year, it’s time to think beyond the typical bouquet of red roses. For the gardeners in your life, the gift of a live plant can be an excellent expression of your love.

The scandalous silence about China

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 11, 2022
It’s possibly the only scandal we are allowed to discuss. In 2015 the peaceful and tiny world of competitive curling was rocked by a broom kerfuffle that sent the ancient sport reeling.

Won’t you unleash your inner dog walker?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 11, 2022
From time to time, I attempt to make this column more interactive — soliciting reader comments on burning questions such as “Which songs make you cry?,” “What was your favorite summer vacation?,” “Does this font make me look fat?,” etc.

Flushing out the best TV shows

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 11, 2022
It probably wouldn’t work today, with all the ways we get our entertainment, but not so long ago, when television shows lived or died by Nielsen viewer ratings, the guys at the Lafayette water plant claimed they had a better way to find the favorites.
Kip Bertrand

Kip Bertrand

LSUE promotion

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 11, 2022
Kip Bertrand, a Rotarian, held up a garden flag promoting and sponsoring the LSUE Community Partner Project. Bertrand said, “Your can become a LSUE Community Partner.