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Crowley couple continues efforts to fund tuberous sclerosis complex research

From March 6 to 8, Gene Gilder of Crowley, representing Louisiana, and his daughter, Margaret Cox, representing Alabama, traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual March on Capitol Hill to support funding for tuberous sclerosis research in the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP).

Police: Suspect fled from officers in vehicle

A 24-year-old Morgan City man was booked into jail Monday following a vehicle chase, and Morgan City police learned that the suspect had borrowed the vehicle but never returned it, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release. —Deven W.

Catch basin grates being stolen in Vermilion Parish

Metal thieves are putting you in danger and costing you money by stealing catch basin grates and manhole covers. More than 50 have gone missing in Vermilion Parish in the last month. When one disappears it leaves a big opening for a deep hole.

Abbeville receives $800,000 for sewer system

It is nice to share, but, let’s be honest, it’s really nice to sometimes get a big piece of the pie. The City of Abbeville can relish in that feeling.

Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu moderates discussion on sexual harassment

Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu is not sure what she would have done if she had still been in the Senate when fellow Democrats called on Sen. Al Franken to resign over sexual harassment allegations.

House panel OKs state budget that funds TOPS, slashes health care

After a contentious debate, the House Appropriations Committee voted Monday almost along party lines to approve a state budget that would fully fund TOPS while slashing health services for the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

Debra Ann Sattler

Debra Sattler passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the age of 63. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM. at Amazing Grace Ministries in Eunice. Pastor Gordon Scoggan will officiate. Fellowship will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Lewis Jacobs

Lewis Jacobs passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 10:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Chris Frye will officiate.

Lucille "Saye" Thomas Hebert

It is with great sadness that the family of Lucille “Saye” Thomas Hebert announces her passing on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 1:50 a.m. at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. She was 77. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11 a.m.

‘Litter Court’ could address Avoyelles' illegal dumping problem

Visitors to Avoyelles Parish often remark on the friendliness of its people and the beauty of its outdoor recreation areas, landscape, bayous and hunting grounds.