{Editor’s Note: This series looks at several programs and initiatives aimed at improving various aspects of Simmesport’s quality of life.}
Mike Wilson, will establish a Philemon Project shop at Simmesport's new community center in the former Dunbar High/Simmesport Elementary site.
RECOGNIZING PARISH EMPLOYEES
Avoyelles Police Jury President Charles Jones (far left) presents certificates to (from left) Civil Works Director Kevin Bordelon, Emergency Preparedness Director Joey Frank and Secretary/Treasurer Jamey Wiley. Jones said jurors hope department heads will continue the practice by nominating outstanding employees in their departments for a quarterly awards program. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
As time marches on, it still leaves a trail of paper -- even in the age of computers.
This beaver dam created a small pond as it prevented the natural flow of water in rural Avoyelles Parish. Police Jury employees broke up the dam, but expect the beavers to rebuild it soon if a new, more aggressive trapping program is not successful. {Avoyelles Police Jury photo}
In the ancient battle of man vs. beast, perhaps none is as aggravating and apparently unwinnable as the battle with beavers.
DISCUSSING MAYOR'S PAY RATE
Rodney Barnett (left) makes a point during a public hearing on an ordinance to adjust monthly pay rates for Mansura’s mayor and aldermen, to become effective in January. Rob Ferguson (right) seeks to ask a question about the issue. The ordinance passed 3-2, but Mayor Kenneth Pickett vetoed the measure, which would reduce the mayoral salary from $3,000 a month to $1,500 a month. The council will reconsider the issue next month when a 4-1 vote would be needed to override the veto. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
After saying repeatedly that his salary of $3,000 a month should not be cut in half in January because “we have to respect democracy,” Mayor Kenneth Pickett overruled a majority vote of the Mansur
To combat impaired driving in this area, Louisiana State Police Troop E will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
GOING TO USSSA TOURNEY IN ORLANDO
This team photo, taken after the Glen Armentor Classic Tournament in Lafayette in April shows, from left, (back row) Assistant Coach Treyvion Williams, Gerard Griffin, Lamyrin Jones, Joseph Hutchinson, Jamarion Thompson, Ja’Quavien Bacon, Assistant Coach Demarckus Turner, Eric Waters (center row) Head Coach Romaro Turner, Desmond Waters, Edward Watson, and (front row) Kade Gauthier, Jalen Brown, Brailon Lee, Donte Stevenson, Amyrion Mingo, Talik Williams and Assistant Coach Tony St Romain.
About 20 boys, their coach and four assistant coaches will be heading to Orlando, Fl. to play in a national youth basketball tournament.
I recently discussed the seldom observed Confederate Memorial Day of June 3. This week I am looking at another June holiday with roots in the Civil War.
Recent reported sightings of a panther near Spring Bayou have been met with a mix of excitement, skepticism and humor.
Obituaries
Sports
GOING TO USSSA TOURNEY IN ORLANDO
This team photo, taken after the Glen Armentor Classic Tournament in Lafayette in April shows, from left, (back row) Assistant Coach Treyvion Williams, Gerard Griffin, Lamyrin Jones, Joseph Hutchinson, Jamarion Thompson, Ja’Quavien Bacon, Assistant Coach Demarckus Turner, Eric Waters (center row) Head Coach Romaro Turner, Desmond Waters, Edward Watson, and (front row) Kade Gauthier, Jalen Brown, Brailon Lee, Donte Stevenson, Amyrion Mingo, Talik Williams and Assistant Coach Tony St Romain.
About 20 boys, their coach and four assistant coaches will be heading to Orlando, Fl. to play in a national youth basketball tournament.
By Raymond L. Daye
D'Anthony Batiste, Marksville native and long-time pro football veteran offensive lineman, retired from the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos to accept a position as the Oakland Raiders' assistant coach for strength/fitness.
D’Anthony Batiste played football and played it well.
By Raymond L. Daye
Last Friday (April 27), the Avoyelles Public Charter School Lady Vikings made their first trip since 2011 to the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Softball State Tournament at Frasch Park in Sulphur.
By Garland Forman
Columns
Some recent editorials and news stories have falsely characterized regulatory review efforts currently underway at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, apparently without having actu
By Scott Angelle Director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
A Houston-based independent oil company is hoping to breathe new life into an old well in the Bayou Jack oil field in southern Avoyelles.
It may be a few years from now before the first paycheck would be cashed, but there are “serious discussions” underway that would locate a new oil refinery at the Port of Avoyelles in Simmesport.
By Raymond L. Daye
Lifestyle
{Editor’s note: The following is one of a series of articles on twins running in the Marksville Weekly News.}
By Donna Culotta
If you thought the “Battle of Spring Bayou” was over, you were just enjoying a ceasefire.
By Raymond L. Daye
Former recording artist Joe Simon, now a full-time Christian minister in Illinois, is developing several community programs for his hometown of Simmesport. {Photo from Joe Simon Ministries}
{Editor’s Note: This series looks at several programs and initiatives aimed at improving various aspects of the quality of life in Simmesport.}
By Raymond L. Daye
Social Stream
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