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Simmesport takes over former school site

Another former school has been given a new purpose as the Town of Simmesport took possession of the former Dunbar High/Simmesport Elementary complex March 15. “This will be a community-changer for Simmesport,” Mayor Leslie Draper III said. “It opens up so many opportunities for empowerment.

Marathon bible reading starts today

Fête-Dieu du Teche will host the Jubilee of the Word Marathon in the Town Square here beginning on Wednesday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. and concluding on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8 at 4:30 pm. Organizers expect the event to draw more than 3,000 people to come and “marinate” in the Word of God.

Acadia Farm Bureau holds annual meeting

Sheriff lists recent narcotics arrests, citations

Sheriff K.P. Gibson has announced that deputies have made a number of drug arrests and issued citations. Those include: • Joey Bourque, 24, Prairieville: possession of marijuana (citation). • Amanda Breaux, 41, Crowley: possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Chris Few settles federal lawsuit over son’s death

Parties in a federal lawsuit concerning the shooting death of a 6-year-old boy reached an undisclosed settlement late last Thursday.

News notes

Rec seeks baseball and softball umpires The Eunice Rec is currently accepting applications for baseball and softball umpires. Applications maybe picked up from and returned to the Eunice Rec office located at 461 Sittig Road. Applicants will receive training in umpire mechanics.

Anti-hazing bill clears House, heads to Senate

House lawmakers on Monday unanimously supported making hazing a felony. The “Max Gruver Act,” named after the 18-year-old LSU fraternity pledge who died from coerced alcohol consumption last fall, would upgrade hazing from a misdemeanor to try to stop the worst abuses. Bill sponsor Rep.

Kennedy keeps tabs on parole

We haven’t heard the last of U.S. Sen. John Kennedy’s appeals to the state Parole Board, according to his spokesperson.

Rotarians honor Feucht

Pharmacist Charles Feucht was awarded the Eunice Rotary Club’s 2017 Citizen of the Year Award on Wednesday.

Lena “Ma-Ma” M. Dupre Rougeau

It is with great sadness that the family of Lena “Ma-Ma” M. Dupre Rougeau announces her passing on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11:34 a.m. at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Eunice. She was 56. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11 a.m.