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Trees will lose some branches in order to preserve the entire tree.

Trees will lose some branches in order to preserve the entire tree.

Assessing tree damage after an extended drought

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
Excessive drought conditions in Louisiana are quickly becoming a natural disaster that will have effects on gardens, landscape plants and natural areas all across the state for some time. We may not understand the full extent of the damage for years. The U.S.
First row, from left, are William Arms, Paul Ganucheau and Harry Reed. Second row from left are Leelen Lavergne and Robert Witkovski, Third row is Terry W. Fontenot, and directly behind Fontenot are Chris Fontenot and Tara Fontenot. (Photos by Myra Miller)

First row, from left, are William Arms, Paul Ganucheau and Harry Reed. Second row from left are Leelen Lavergne and Robert Witkovski, Third row is Terry W. Fontenot, and directly behind Fontenot are Chris Fontenot and Tara Fontenot. (Photos by Myra Miller)

FFA salutes veterans at Eunice High

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
A Veterans Day program and breakfast was held at Eunice High School Wednesday morning. The event was hosted and sponsored by the Eunice High FFA officers and members. The breakfast was cooked and prepared by some members of the Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Exposing ‘Bootgate’ and news media

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
Finally, the press is doing some hard-hitting reporting about our upcoming presidential election. Some in the media are alleging that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wears lifts in his boots. Naturally, this “scandal” has taken on the name “Bootgate.” Why does DeSantis’ height matter?

Organize any dog birthday parties lately?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
One of my co-workers has an autumnal tradition of spending a week of quality time with her dog Alfie around his birthday. Some may find that eccentric, but even she is skeptical of a trend I saw reported in the Wall Street Journal.

What did Rose Cheramie really know?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
On Nov. 20, 1963, a 31-year-old woman known as Rose Cheramie was found lying next to the road after being hit by a car on Highway 190 near the Silver Slipper Club in Eunice. She was apparently quite drunk and had also been using drugs.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Nov. 2 Well Fargo Bank vs Carl G. Montecino III, open account. Credit Bureau of Opelousas vs Unopened succession and/or heirs of Trina Kirkpatrick, open account. Portfolio. Recovery Associates vs Taylor M.

Tips sought in Rayne shooting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
Rayne Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of North Chevis Street at about 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3. The suspects, who were on foot, fired countless rounds striking two victims in their late teens.

JS Clark announces groundbreaking for new building

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for construction of a new 5-12 middle and high school facility at JS Leadership Academy. The $20 million project is for a 52,400 square foot facility. JS Clark is a charter school.
The Mamou Acadian Press front page flag.

The Mamou Acadian Press front page flag.

Mamou Acadian Press to cease publication

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
After almost 56 years of publication, the Mamou Acadian Press will cease publication following the Dec. 26 edition. Publisher Garland Forman made the announcement last week.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and guests were part of the meeting at the Rotary Club Wednesday. From left are Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, president; Arthur Castille, community outreach St. Landry Parish Sheriff; Guidroz, Shane Garrard, St. Landry Parish Sheriff IT administrator; and Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Photos by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and guests were part of the meeting at the Rotary Club Wednesday. From left are Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, president; Arthur Castille, community outreach St. Landry Parish Sheriff; Guidroz, Shane Garrard, St. Landry Parish Sheriff IT administrator; and Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotary Club officers, guests

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
Eunice Rotary Club new officers and board and guests at Wednesday meeting.