CHOUDRANT — The Choudrant town council passed two ordinances at its regular meeting Monday, including an ordinance enacting regulations related to buildings and building abatement.
The Village of Simsboro is considering applying for a long-term federal loan to replace its system of deteriorating water lines, a move that officials said would raise residents’ water rates but improve water quality and pressure.
Marilyn June Hulett passed away in Baton Rouge at 93 years of age on July 30, 2020. Marilyn was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years, A.D. Hulett, Jr. and her son Albert Gary Hulett. She is survived by her daughter June Smith, son Alan Hulett, 10 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Graveside service for Ronda Hunter Dugan were held at 4 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Bistineau Cemetery in Heflin, Louisiana, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana, with the Rev. Dee Anders officiating.
Private family services for Marcus E. (Marc) Ward, age 57 of Ruston, LA, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Ruston. The Rev. Luther Burney will be officiating and special music will be provided by Chris Burney.
James L. (Jimmy) McCaleb, 95, of Clinton, MS, died at his assisted living residence on July 26, 2020. Born in Raleigh, TN, he grew in the Columbus, MS, area and was in the Navy SeaBees construction unit, serving in the South Pacific in World War II.
