May 2019

Williams, Sickey re-elected to council

ELTON – The Sovereign Nation of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana held Tribal government elections Saturday, May 25, resulting in the re-election of two council members, Crystal Williams and Kevin Sickey.

The Coushatta Tribal Election Ordinance states that the elected chairman and council members serve four-year terms. Inaugural ceremonies for the elected officials will be held Wednesday, June 5, in the Coushatta Multi-Purpose Building, located at 1936 CC Bel Roadin Elton.

Both council members’ four-year terms will officially begin that day and end Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

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DOTD: U.S. 90 lanes to close through May 31

WELSH/LACASSINE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced recently lane closures on U.S. 90 from Welsh to Lacassine.

The closures will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and traffic will be maintained through the work area by DOTD flagmen.

Drivers can expect alternating lane closures on U.S. 90 in Welsh from South Simmons Street to La. 101 in Lacassine.

Wide loads of up to 12-feet only are permitted on the roadway.

DOTD Public Information Officer Tammy York said the lane closures are necessary for utility work.

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Attorney suspended from practicing

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has suspended a Jennings lawyer from practice for two years.

The board made its decision regarding Richard C. Oustalet, Jr., May 20. In addition to the suspension, he is responsible for all financial costs in the matter.

Serial killer Long executed in Florida

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A serial killer who terrorized Florida with a murderous spree that claimed 10 women in 1984 was put to death Thursday, his execution witnessed by a woman who survived one of his attacks and aided in his capture.

Bobby Joe Long, 65, was pronounced dead at 6:55 p.m. Thursday following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison. Long had no last words, simply closing his eyes as the procedure began, witnesses said.

Welsh Memorial Day event planned

WELSH - The American Legion Post 283 and the VFW Post 9046 will sponsor a Memorial Day program at 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Welsh Community Center.

“Our guest speaker will be Rev. Pat Deshotel of Welsh First Baptist Church,” said Post Commander Dave Lejeune. “We invite everyone from all surroundings areas to join us.”

Lejeune said a homemade quilt will be presented to Welsh’s oldest living veteran, Lawrence Boudreaux, who is 97 years old.

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Vets Home Honors Fallen Soldiers

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The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home held a Memorial Day ceremony on Friday, May 24. Guest speaker (below) was U.S. Army veteran Chris Sullivan, field representative to Clay Higgins. A flag-folding ceremony was conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America’s (VVA) Honor Guard. The flag was presented to Administrator Matthew Duhon, who represented the family of the 48 veterans who have passed on.

Second Miss. River spillway may open

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With high water setting longevity records on the Mississippi River, officials say they may have to open a spillway west of Baton Rouge for the third time ever. A spillway north of New Orleans is already open.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that he will soon ask for a federal disaster declaration to set up potential aid for protective measures and debris cleanup.

He declared a statewide disaster Feb. 27 because of the threat of flooding.