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Mary Alice LeDoux Fruge
EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Mary Alice LeDoux Fruge’ announces her passing on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Oak Lane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 89.
Murphy Allen Gokey
BASILE–On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, Murphy Allen Gokey, loving husband, father, brother and friend passed away at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital at the age of 62.
Louisiana citrus growers reeling from Ida damage
While Hurricane Ida came ashore more than two months ago, its effect on the Louisiana citrus and vegetable industry will be measured in years.
Is there detention in Sunday school?
If you ever want to test the limits of your patience, your sanity and your ability to avoid bursting your gizzard from laughing out loud at exactly the wrong moment – in church – try teaching a junior high boys’ Sunday school class sometime.
Are veterans the heroes who keep on giving?
I’m not complaining, but after 23 years of column writing, it becomes increasingly challenging to find new angles for recurring events such as Mother’s Day or Memorial Day.
St. Landry soldier one of last to die
We celebrate Veterans Day on or about November 11, because World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. If it had ended on the 10th day, a young man from south Louisiana would not have died far from home.
Fiber optics expanded in Acadia Parish
Louisiana reportedly has about 400,000 to 500,000 households without broadband access, according to the state official in charge of broadband development.
Parish sales tax collections up 11.4%
Total sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish were up 11.4% through October compared to same period in 2020.
St. Landry school chief wins 1-year contract extension
After a nearly 90 minute closed-door session, St Landry Parish school Superintendent Patrick Jenkins was voted a 12-month contract extension.