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EPSO arrest two; confiscates 430 grams of meth

On Monday, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported a drug bust that occurred on December 11, 2017, where 430 grams of Methamphetamine were confiscated and Christopher Bolfa and James T. Wall, Jr. were arrested.

Arthur to retire as homeland security director

Communication has been the biggest area of improvement in the field of emergency management since Duval Arthur became St. Mary Parish’s first homeland security director more than a decade ago. Arthur announced his plans to retire in early 2018 as director of the St.

Parish councilmen wrap up the year

St. Mary Parish Council members made quick work Wednesday of their final regular meeting for 2017. Chief Administrative Officer Henry “Bo” LaGrange announced the retirement of Public Works Director George Michael, and noted that Jean Paul Bourg of Morgan City will be stepping into the position.

Housing board member booked on meth charge

A Morgan City Housing Authority board member was allegedly caught with drugs Wednesday night in Berwick, becoming the second board member within the past two years to be arrested on drug charges. The arrest came just one day after the Morgan City Council had reappointed him to the board.

Chief reopens old murder cases

New Police Chief Richard “Ricky” Martin has begun a renewed effort to solve three cold murder cases, including one going back to 2014. The victims were: •Casey Alexander, 28, who was shot during a home invasion in 2014.

Jalen Levine arrested in connection to shooting death of teenager in Abbeville

On the night of Dec. 19 at approximately 7:31 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of Kibbe and Vernon Streets. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a young male (14) suffering from gunshot wounds.

Abbeville to have bridge on South John Hardy Dr. repaired

Abbeville officials learned on Nov. 30 that one of the most heavily trafficked bridges in the city had to be closed. An inspection by the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) of the bridge on South John Hardy led to the state closing it that afternoon.

LSU announces Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll

BATON ROUGE — LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2017 semester. The Dean’s List is available directly atlsu.edu/commencement/lists/deans-list/2017-12.php, and the President’s Honor Roll is available directly atlsu.

A Christmas dream inspired by Irving & Bing

I dream of “White Christmas” this year. I speak of the Irving Berlin classic made famous by Bing Crosby — a sweet, wistful song that holds more power over me with each passing year.

An Alaskan Christmas story

Americans need a good dose of Christmas. As a nation, we are desperately lost, emotionally broken, spiritually deprived and headed for the same fate our “unadoptable” Alaskan husky dog was before my husband and I welcomed her into our home.