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Living a full life as we grow older

I just had a birthday. My 83rd. No, no, no, I’m not looking for any more congratulations. Like most of you who are on social media, I’ve been overwhelmed with good wishes. Yes, I do have to realize that I’m not going to live forever.

Are you addicted to memes?

Meme: “A cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way,” explains Dictionary.com. Some people are mere passive consumers of memes. Others eschew newfangled social media altogether.

An unfortunate habit of steamboats

Steamboats revolutionized travel on the waterways of south Louisiana and did wonders for the economies of the places they visited.

McNeese names honor students

McNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 12 in the McNeese Legacy Center. Honor students recognized were: Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00) included: Luke D. Bischoff, Eunice; Leon C. Lahaye, Arnaudville; and Bailey Leonards, Iota.

Plan advances to test for virus in infants with hearing loss

A bill that would, in certain circumstances, require newborns to get tested for cytomegalovirus, or CMV, cleared another hurdle Wednesday as it advanced out of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

2 charged with drug offenses

Two Lafayette Parish were arrested on drug charges after a vehicle was stopped in a high drug trafficking area in St. Landry Parish. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz stated a male fled the vehicle, but was caught after a foot chase. The female driver was arrested.

‘Operation candy man’ nets chocolate-covered mushroom bars

“Operation candy man’ nets chocolate-covered mushroom bars The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s news release called it “Operation Candy Man” and it took chocolate-covered mushroom bars off the street. According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz on May 16 the narcotics unit searched Earl T.

Brian Keith Jeansonne

Brian Keith Jeansonne passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 45. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ryan Daigle officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 17 02:48 Caller in the 1200 block of Nile said they believe they hear a four wheeler riding through yards. 05:07 Report of a suspicious vehicle behind the DMV. Everything is okay.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 18 Scotty Obrien Soileau, 33, 100 block of W. Landry Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant (5 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sparkle Williams, 35, 1400 block of Black Avenue, Basile.