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Elta Boone

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Elta Boone

Myra Miller

Monday, November 4, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Elta Boone, who left us peacefully on November 1, 2024, at her beloved home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old. A Chapel Service in celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m.

Lee Arnold Prather Jr.

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Lee Arnold Prather, Jr.

Myra Miller

Monday, November 4, 2024

Lee Arnold Prather, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the age of 70. No Services have been planned at this time.

Clarence "Nicky" Miller

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Clarence "Nicky" Miller

Myra Miller

Monday, November 4, 2024

It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Nicky Miller announces his passing on November 1, 2024 at the age of 50 surrounded by those he loved most in this world. Arrangements are pending.

LSU graduate student Brandi Misiaszek standing around different privets and ornamentals that she has used to study the habits of the ligustrum weevil at a greenhouse at the LSU AgCenter Doyle Chambers Central Research Station. Photo by Anthony Bailey/LSU AgCenter

Weevil may be the solution to an invasive species

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

Throughout the southeastern United States, an invasive species, Chinese privet, has been entering and taking over land at an exceptional rate. The shrub produces thousands of small, green and purple fruits that are eaten by animals and spread with notable efficiency.

DIY organic powder fertilizer from food waste

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

Banana peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds (or tea leaves) can easily be dried and ground into powder form for an inexpensive organic fertilizer. These three combined provide a balanced yet flexible organic fertilizer that can be customized to suit either fruit/flower plants or foliage plants.

The Carron Cemetery. (Submitted photo)

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Challenges of family cemeteries in Acadiana

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

There are many family cemeteries in the area commonly called Acadiana. The major challenge to these cemeteries is having caring descendants dedicated to maintaining them.

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After Saudi visit, ‘freedom’ just another word for home sweet home

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

Like millions of Americans, I often took my incredible freedoms for granted — until I visited Saudi Arabia. For years, I’ve done marketing communications work for technology companies. About a decade ago, a client asked me if I was interested in joining her on a project in the kingdom.

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Turkey in the oven or crawfish in the pot?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

Most people begin to think about a big Thanksgiving turkey and the dishes that go with it when the calendar changes from October to November, but in south Louisiana we also turn our thoughts to crawfish.

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Trump -Vance for America

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

Voters will have the chance to “Take America Back” on election day. The Biden - Harris administration policies have been a disaster for America the past 4 years and a Harris – Walz administration will continue to be disastrous for the country.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 1, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Spencer Ross Pitcher of Palmetto and Sophie Lynn Guillory, of Opelousas. Thursday, Oct. 24 Stephen Gage Madrigal and Kelsey Lynn Bernard, both of Opelousas. Monday, Oct.