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Lessie Lee Fontenot, Jr.

Lessie Lee Fontenot, Jr., known affectionately as Sonny, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 76. No Services will be held in accordance with Sonny’s wishes. A Celebration of Life with loved ones will be planned at a later date.

John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Thomas Chapel with Father Corey Lavergne Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish to issue sandbags

St. Landry Parish Government has announced that it will begin issuing sandbags on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Yambilee Building, 1939 West Landry St., Opelousas, as the parish anticipates heavy rainfall this week from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.

Weaving worries: Fall webworm garden takeover

Step outside just about anywhere in Louisiana right now, and you’re likely to spot dozens of hairy, white caterpillars crawling around. Sometimes, you may even see one fall from overhead, seemingly out of the sky.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, June 26 Justin Shawn Hanratty and Dana Merle Dupuis both of Hot Springs Arkansas. Terrance Keith Skinner of Ville Platte and Crystal Danielle Freeman of Eunice.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Jiudicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, June 26 Bianca Jones et al vs State of Louisiana, name change. Lori Sattler vs John Doe et al, damages. Angela Guillory Vs Victoria Ann Gartman, damages.

Founding Fathers and the Ten Commandments

Louisiana invoked a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public-school classroom. A federal lawsuit was filed alleging that Louisiana’s mandate is unconstitutional. Perhaps we should study what our Founding Fathers thought.

Are you and your blood pressure best buddies?

Although I receive three or more official doctor’s office blood pressure readings annually, I have procrastinated about regularly assessing my blood pressure at home. I’m sincerely striving to behave responsibly.

Klondikes far apart and far different

As the family story is told, Samuel Marquart intended to find a fortune in the cold, rugged gold fields of the Yukon territory of northwestern Canada.

Tips sought in Eunice shooting

St. Landry Crime Stoppers and the Eunice Police Department need help with solving a shooting inside the city of Eunice. On June 22, Eunice Police were dispatched to 351 Dulles St.