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Willard J. Fontenot

BASILE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Willard J. Fontenot announces his passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley at the age of 83. A Rosary and Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m.

Ettaline "Cat" Guidry

EUNICE– It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ettaline “Cat” Guidry announces her passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the St.

Restoring our Irish sense of humor

St. Patrick’s Day couldn’t come soon enough this year. Half the country is giddy as the Trump administration undoes our reckless spending and $2 trillion annual deficits, which have resulted in a frightening $37 trillion national debt.

Are you a fanatic or what?

I recently attended a memorial service for a longtime acquaintance who was renowned as one of those “if you cut him, he’d bleed University of Tennessee orange” enthusiasts.

Gayarre found the romance of our history

Charles Gayarre was an attorney by trade, a politician by choice, and a historian partly because he found the story of Louisiana replete with poetry. To my mind, that is especially true of south Louisiana. He is credited with writing the first complete history of Louisiana.

Tips sought to Opelousas cold case

Opelousas Police detectives return to Crime Stoppers and ask your help in solving a shooting in the Ina Claire subdivision. On May 30, 2022, just before 1 a.m., Opelousas Police responded to a report of shooting in the 1200 block of Ina Claire Drive.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court. Friday, March 7 Garrett Matthew West and Meagan Nicolle Lacey both of Eunice. Monday, March 10 Corey Lynn Vidrine and Braille Rene Courville, both Opelousas. Wednesday, March 12 Kody Demon Charles Jr.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, March 5 Interdiction of Gussie Castille. Midland Credit Managment Inc. vs Skyla T. Higginbotham, open account. Tony Guillory vs Chrystal Semien, protective order.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 13 Christopher Mettetal, 33, Bench warrant. William Chaumont, 59, Bench warrant.

Fortified roof grant program is proving effective

The state’s grant program that helps homeowners pay for upgrades for a fortified roof is proving effective in lowering the cost of their homeowner’s insurance, according to a review published Monday by the state auditor.