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Sareta Victorian Vallere

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Sareta Victorian Vallere

Myra Miller

Monday, January 6, 2025

Sareta Victorian Vallere passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mathilda Cemetery.

Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing. At right, Bryan Frey, of Eunice, said he walks daily at the trail. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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Winter walk on the Nature Trail

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

Shamsud-Din Jabbar (Photo provided by FBI)

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Bourbon Street killer had family ties to state

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Friday, January 3, 2025

The man who authorities say killed 14 people in a New Year’s Day early-morning attack on Bourbon Street has family ties to several Acadiana communities, including St. Landry, Parish Lafayette, St. Martinville and Ville Platte.

Snake plant, syngonium ivy and pothos ivy are commonly grown as houseplants. (Photos by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Help! I kill every indoor plant I touch

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Do you have a black thumb? What’s that — you’ve never heard of a black thumb? It’s the opposite of having a green thumb. Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: You buy a plant that is promoted as low maintenance or beginner friendly — something like pothos ivy or snake plant.

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In era of expect the unexpected, one decision did shock

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

To say that it was an interesting year is to say that the Earth rotates around the sun, something that isn’t as slam dunk as it would appear. Ask Galileo.

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Pay attention if you hear a rooster crow

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

In the days before Powerball and other Win Big schemes began to inspire visions of instant wealth, the best way to get rich quick in Louisiana was to find buried treasure. In my experience it has probably been the only way — aside from finding oil on the old family farm.

Will Rogers knew Congress too well

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

As we head into the New Year, the approval ratings of the U.S. Congress are still at historic lows. After bottoming out at 12% last February, Congressional approval is now hovering at a sorry 17%.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Dec. 26 Seth Martin Darbonne and Lonnie Beth Williamson, both of Krotz Springs. Austin Joseph Faul, of Opelousas, and Avery Elizabeth Miller, of Port. Barre. Friday, Dec.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Monday, Dec. 23 First Guaranty Bank vs Johnson Transit LLC, open account. Velocity Investments LLC vs Benjamin Broussard, open account.

Old blankets cover tender shrubs during a freeze. Notice the pieces of wood holding the cover down at the ground. These ensure the cover doesn’t move, sealing in warmth. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Here’s how to protect your plants ahead of forecasted freezes

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

Temperatures in Louisiana are predicted to dip below freezing this week. If you’re worried about your plants, there are a few things you can do to help keep them safe from the cold.