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Baby thrown in trash can in Fifth Ward; father from Vick arrested

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for throwing a newborn baby in a trash can in Fifth Ward on Saturday, September 8. APSO said they responded to a call at Shawn’s Store in Fifth Ward on Highway 1 on Saturday.

3 booked for failure to register as sex offenders

As a result of recent sex offender checks performed by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana Probation and Parole Agents, three Acadia Parish men have been arrested for violation of their registration requirements. • Ryan C.

James Steven Bryant, Sr. , age 57, of Hessmer

James Steven Bryant, Sr. FIFTH WARD - Funeral services for Mr. James Steven Bryant, Sr. will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018, in the chapel of Kramer of Fifth Ward, with Rev. Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until shortly before time service.

Watchdog sees uptick in offshore energy

At least one energy market watchdog sees reason for optimism in the offshore drilling industry.

Police make drug bust at a local motel

A Morgan City man faces five drug-related charges after city police responded to a complaint about drug activity at a local motel, Police Chief James F. Blair said. Patrick G. Gaudet, 57, of Bush Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4 a.m. Thursday.

SM recall petition stirs controversy

In a judicial hearing still underway at press time on Tuesday St. Martinville Dist. 3 Councilman Dennis Paul Williams is seeking damages resulting from a delay in producing the list of names on a petition to remove him from office.

Abbeville Council discusses possibility of taking over operation of Vermilion Oaks

When the owners of Vermilion Oaks Country Club announced plans to suspended operations last October, someone suggested that the City of Abbeville take over the operations. Nearly one year later, city officials are looking into that possibility.

Improvements being made in Abbeville’s Magdalen Square

If something is happening in downtown Abbeville, there is a pretty decent chance it is happening in Magdalen Square. Now, the focal point of the city’s picturesque downtown is receiving a little facelift. The city has hired a contractor to replace bricks on the wall and on the ground in the square.

From The Eunice News files

From the September 2007 files of The Eunice News. St. Edmund hoping for repeat against Trojans. Blue Jays to take on inexperienced East Beauregard squad this week. St. Edmund Jarod Fontenot looks for a break through the Sacred Heart defense during last week’s game.

Cringing at the celebrity funerals

Question: What is more cringe-inducing than a celebrity funeral? Answer: Two back-to-back celebrity funerals. The ghoulish twin spectacles last week memorializing Aretha Franklin and John McCain brought out the worst in family, friends and frenemies.