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Patsy Larriviere Andrus

EUNICE–Our hearts are filled with sadness as our family announces the passing of our loved one, Patsy Larriviere Andrus on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023 at St.

Sedonia F. Soileau

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sedonia F. Soileau announces her passing on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at The Lodge at Lane in Zachary, LA at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Albert “Simmy” Thibodeaux

Albert “Simmy” Thibodeaux passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in Ortego Cemetery in Pine Prairie.

Sedonia F. Soileau

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sedonia F. Soileau announces her passing on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at The Lodge at Lane in Zachary, LA at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Acadia Parish sheriff announces scholarships

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson announces that the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program is underway.

It’s always a good thyme for herbs

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Nothing completes a great recipe better than fresh herbs straight from the garden. Have you ever pulled out a recipe that calls for a specific fresh herb, gone to the grocery and couldn’t find it?

Rotarians get the lowdown on local census numbers

Van Reed, of St. Landry Parish government, presented a Power Point with numbers and data from the U.S. Census 2020 at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday.

Grateful for Punxsutawney’s silly fun

Groundhog Day cannot come soon enough. It’s the thick of winter. Cabin fever is setting in. Incivility is worse than ever. A delightful, silly diversion is what we need about now, and Punxsutawney Phil has been delivering needed joy this time of year since 1887. As you know, every Feb.

Brother, can you spare an excuse?

Middle-class philanthropy may be dying. Citing a study released by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, “National Review” magazine says the share of American households donating to charity nosedived from 66% in 2000 to 50% in 2018.

Ferry was 50 years behind the times

A sketch that appeared in Harper’s Weekly in 1866 shows what may have been the first ferry to cross Berwick Bay between Morgan City and Berwick, or at least one very much like it. It shows what is essentially a flatboat being rowed by two men.