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Pruning boosts health and productivity of fruit and nut trees

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically pleasing shape.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtain marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Feb. 27 Adrien Louise Blanchard and Victoria Marie Ludwig, both of Eunice. Friday, Feb. 28 Ryan O’Keith Oakley and Ladasha Janee Edmond, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Gwendolyn D. Tezeno vs Kimethia Rideaux Chavis, custody. Tutorship of KIevin Corleone Randell. Toni Lavergne vs Jake Lavergne, divorce. Courtney Christian Roy vs Sandra Marie Courville Roy, divorce.

Fed to focus on cutting Medicaid fraud, not cutting benefits

As the federal budget moves through Congress, Democrats and their loyal media allies have done nothing but scream about Medicaid “Cuts” in funding and the harm that will do to health care. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

How not to name a puppy

If you think that people are disagreeable these days about politics and culture, you can’t imagine how heated people got when I asked for suggestions on what to name my yellow Labrador puppy four years ago. Blame social media.

‘Oscar’ was created by native son of Iota

You probably didn’t think of the Acadia Parish community of Iota when you were watching the Oscar awards last week, or even take a hard look at the statuettes that carry the name. But maybe you should have.

Are psychic abilities in your future?

“If you could read my mind, love/What a tale my thoughts could tell.” — Gordon Lightfoot Apparently, my late father was ahead of his time.

Eunice escapee caught

Eunice Police, acting on a tip, responded to 821 South Beulah St, Apt 3D, and recaptured Richard Louis Deville, 34, of Eunice, at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. According to news release, after obtaining a search warrant, officers located Deville hiding in Apartment 3A and took him into custody.

Path to sainthood for Charlene Richard advances another step

LAFAYETTE — Efforts to have Charlene Richard recognized as a saint have advanced another step, with the Vatican accepting and approving the results of the Diocese of Lafayette’s investigation into the life and virtue of “The Little Cajun Saint.

4 vie for Acadia Jury job

Four candidates have thrown their hats into the ring seeking the secretary-treasurer’s position for the Acadia Parish Police Jury. No timeline for a final vote to fill the post has been set.