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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center programs

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center programs The following are upcoming programs at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is one of six sites in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, which is part of the National Park Service.

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Early voting continues through March 22 Early Voting for the March 29 election began on Saturday and will continue until March 22 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are: — Registrar of Voter’s Office (Courthouse), 118 S. Court St. (Ste. 133), Opelousas.

Mary Ellen Andrus

Mary Ellen Andrus passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the age of 53. No Services have been planned at this time.

Johnny "Snoopy" Bundick

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny ‘Snoopy” Bundick announces his passing on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 56. At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 12 noon until 2 p.m.

Elizabeth Rose Lejeune

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elizabeth Rose Lejeune announces her passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving girls at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the St.

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.