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When will Abbeville’s Lafitte Park open?

For more than a year since the Abbeville City Council voted to give it a name, Lafitte Drive-In Park has been described as a work in progress. During a committee meeting Tuesday evening, council members discussed when, and just as importantly how, that progress will become a reality.

Looking Back: September ‘58, ‘68, and ‘78

September 4, 1958 •Ville Platte High School, along with all other parish schools, will open Monday morning at 8:30 for the 1958-59 session, according to Principal J.D. LaFleur.

Hoffpauir Family holds 52nd Labor Day reunion

The Indian Bayou United Methodist Church was once again the venue for the annual Hoffpauir Family Reunion. The 52nd reunion was held on Labor Day, Sept. 3.

Groups donate to shelter

SUBMITTED PHOTO Members of Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma society of women educators, First Baptist Church and Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church recently collected a variety of essential items for donation to the ASSIST Agency’s women’s shelter. On hand for the Sept.

Back to work after the festival

The tug Michael T moves discharge pipes around to help the Weeks Marine dredge vessel Capt. Frank resume dredging Monday after a break for the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival during Labor Day weekend.

Flood wall delay could result in legal action

After more than eight years of planning, engineering studies, permitting and funding work, St. Martin Parish government does not intend to be prevented from building a flood wall to protect the Bayou Estates subdivision in Lower St. Martin Parish.

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.

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.

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.

Police make drug bust at a local motel

A Morgan City man faces five drug-related charges after city police responded to a complaint about drug activity at a local motel, Police Chief James F. Blair said. Patrick G. Gaudet, 57, of Bush Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4 a.m. Thursday.