A Simmesport woman died late Friday night in a two-car crash on Interstate 10 near Port Allen, and officials would like anyone with information about it to contact them.
Hessmer officials were sworn into office at the Jan. 9 Village Council meeting. They also honored long-time Water Superintendent Gordon Guillot (far right), who retired after 36 years with the town. Presenting Guillot with a plaque of appreciation are Alderman Justin Gaspard, Alderman Joshua Roy, Mayor Travis Franks and Alderman Keith Armand. Police Chief Kenneth Smith was also sworn in at the ceremony. {Photo by Stacy Jeansonne}
It was a day to say hello to new faces, appoint familiar ones to their familiar tasks and say good-bye to a long-time employee.
Charles Jones (left) and Kirby Roy were both re-elected by fellow Avoyelles Parish police jurors to serve as president and vice president, respectively, for the next year. The two men have served as the administrative team of the jury for the past two years. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
For the third straight year, the Avoyelles Police Jury decided to keep its administrative team intact, re-electing Charles Jones as president and Kirby Roy as vice president.
A traffic stop by Bunkie Police on Saturday, January 14 has led to the arrest of a Bunkie woman on several drug charges, according to Bunkie Police Chief Bobby Corner.
The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury has closed South Wayside Bridge off Yellow Bayou Road near Simmesport until further notice.