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13 ARRESTED IN SIMMESPORT STREET SWEEP OPERATION
According to Sheriff Doug Anderson thirteen (13) people were arrested in Simmesport late Thursday evening and early Friday morning in the A.P.S.O.’s continuing “Street Sweep Operations.” The Sheri...
Jun 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Spring Bayou may crest today
Backwater in the Spring Bayou area should crest about this time, according to the U. S. Corps of Engineers who conducted a meeting last Wednesday in Marksvillle. Although rivers already crested an...
Jun 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Walking trail to be dedicated in Effie Tuesday; farmer wins $2,500 for Ward One Community Foundation
Erik Wiley of Effie has been selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow Communities program, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. ...
Jun 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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I-49 completely shut down in south Rapides Parish after 18-wheeler carrying sulfuric acid overturns
Accident happens between Woodworth and Lecompte
Jun 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lynn Aymond named VP of Synergy
June 3, 2011 – Lynn Aymond of Ward One has been promoted to Area Vice President of Operations for Synergy Home Care, a 15-year-old home health care company. Aymond’s responsibilities include ov...
Jun 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Woman killed after jumping from vehicle driven by husband near Bordelonville-Big Bend
An Avoyelles Parish woman died after she apparently leaped from a vehicle driven by her husband, who is accused of drunken driving, according to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office. Paula Gaspar...
Jun 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Corps of Engineers to Participate in Flood Meeting in Marksville June 1 at Paragon
As backwater continues to flow into the lower areas of Avoyelles, Rep. Johnson has called a meeting to discuss the flood of 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (Corps) will ...
May 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Avoyelles under a burn ban due to dry conditions
Despite flooding conditions in areas of the parish, there are many areas under drought conditions. On Tuesday, May 31, Avoyelles Parish Police Juror Mickey Romano put in place effective immediately...
May 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Funding rule blocks prison sale; governor calls it foolish
A new rule in the Louisiana House of Legislature is blocking Gov. Bobby Jindal's plan to sell the Avoyelles Prison. However, the governor has threatened to close the prison if he does not get his w...
May 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Single Vehicle Crash Claims One Life on I-49 near St. Landry/Avoyelles Parish line; Troopers Searching for Driver
St. Landry Parish- Today, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a single vehicle crash on I-49 north at milepost 42. The crash has claimed the life of one passenger, left another passenger in...
May 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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As river flow drops, Corps closing Morganza gates
Based on reduced flows in the Mississippi River at Red River Landing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has begun closing bays at the Morganza Floodway. One bay had closed Tu...
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Barges removed safely from railroad bridge at Simmesport; Highway One now reopened.
A tugboat has pulled the runaway barges which struck the Simmesport railroad bridge. A second tugboat has joined and is pushing from the other side of the four empty barges which are tied together...
May 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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