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Beverly Ann Bourque

November 2, 1958 ~ September 1, 2018 ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Beverly Ann Bourque, 59, who died Saturday, September 1, 2018. Reverend Nicholas DuPre' will officiate the services.

Anna Barras Viator

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Anna Barras Viator, age 84, at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.

Jerry James Landry

Arnaudville – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 3, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church for Jerry James Landry, 68, who passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Interment followed at St. John Francis Regis Cemetery.

Mansura man first to undergo less invasive heart surgery in Cenla

For Spencer and Joan DeCuir, their 50th anniversary on Aug. 31 was more than just a personal milestone few achieve in their lives. For this Mansura couple, it was a celebration of a second chance at life, made possible by the recent addition of a non-invasive heart valve replacement procedure.

Heidi M. Istre

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Heidi M. Istre, 65, who passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at 8:45 p.m. at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings.

Full agendas heard during committee

After a late start due to city court proceedings and a special meeting of the city council, city committees met in regular session Wednesday afternoon in the council chambers. The Public Works Committee met with all committee members present.

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.