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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.

Henderson mulls property upkeep

The town of Henderson is considering entering into an intergovernmental agreement with St. Martin Parish government to help address the problem of poorly-maintained properties. The issue was raised by a resident’s complaint at the April 9 town council meeting.

Monk named Festival president

Elizabeth Lawson Monk has been chosen as the 82nd International Rice Festival President where she will preside over the annual event to be held the weekend of Oct. 18 - 21 in downtown Crowley.

Crowley man gets 30-year sentence for 2016 stabbing

A Crowley man has been sentenced to 30 years for stabbing two Acadia Parish Narcotic Agents in 2016. Jason Broussard, 44, was sentenced by 15th Judicial District Judge John Trahan to 15 years in prison on each of two charges of aggravated second-degree battery.

Melvin Joseph Crochet

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 16, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota for Roger Melvin Joseph Crochet, 71, who died Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Alexandria. Pastor James Cart, of Iota Baptist Church in Iota, will officiate for the services.