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Eva Celestine Demouchet

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Eva Celestine Demouchet, 67, who passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Sanity hearing for alleged cop-shooter Carpenter postponed

A psychologist and the parish coroner should testify in court before any report concerning a defendant’s sanity is admitted into evidence, the attorneys for alleged cop-shooter Brandon Carpenter contended in a motion in the case.

Daniel James Hebert

January 27, 1932 ~ July 4, 2018 ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel James Hebert, 86, who died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence. He was laid to rest at St.

Kaplan's Marylin DeMarcy Morvant passes away

Marylin DeMarcy Morvant September 15, 1937 ~ June 29, 2018 Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marylin DeMarcy Morvant, 80, who passed away peacefully at her home on Friday,...

Suicide prevention advocates brace for ‘copycats’

When a beautiful actress recommends using a particular shampoo, or a macho action movie star drives a specific model of car, the public listens. Many may follow the famous person’s example. That’s why companies hire the famous, the beautiful, the influential to deliver their message to the public.

Most Avoyelles Parish schools to require see-through backpacks

There are only a few changes to the dress code for the Avoyelles Parish School District, but one is likely to rile some parents while the other may be seen as a relief. First, the big news.

15th Judicial District releases June convictions

During the month of June, 2018 the following defendants were convicted or pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 15th Judicial District Court, Parishes of Lafayette and Vermilion: VERMILION PARISH 1.

Delhi examines improvements to town park

Delhi Mayor Jesse Washington has submitted an application to the National Park Service for consultation assistance on behalf of the Town of Delhi to prepare a master plan for Delhi City Park.  RTCA has visited the site and identified potential additional outdoor recreation opportunities.

Group pushing for special needs park

From its conception, the city’s planned Southside Park has been intended to provide recreational and social opportunities to special needs and limited mobility residents.

New mayor’s first meeting draws crowd

Monday’s city council meeting was the first for newly installed Mayor Melinda Mitchell and it was standing room only at city hall. A light agenda and Mitchell’s easy-going nature made for a smooth christening of the new administration.