Simmesport

The town of Simmesport is a community of approximately 1,500 people in central Louisiana nestled in the banks of the Atchafalaya River.

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Water cut-off for non-payment will take place on Monday, September 28. If you have not paid yet, you can avoid extra charges by placing a check or money order in the drop box before Monday morning or you can pay online using UtiliPay. https://t.co/zGoX5nRqxF

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If you still need help with damage from Arthur, Avoyelles Early recovery may be able to help. Please to to https://t.co/8VwNqE7S7m and click on the link to find out more.

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The regular meeting of the Simmesport Town Council will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026. The meeting will begin at 6 PM and will be held in the Council Room of the Simmesport Town Hall. Go to https://t.co/8VwNqE7S7m to see the agenda.

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The Simmesport Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 8 AM. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day.

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The deadline for applying for the Small Business Association's Disaster Loan Program has been extended to October 1, 2026. Go to https://t.co/8VwNqE7S7m to see details.

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The regular meeting of the Simmesport Town Council will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Council Room of the Simmesport Town Hall and will begin at 6 PM. Go to https://t.co/pifCbdfRxo to see the agenda.

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Catholic Charities is offering help to flood victims. Go to https://t.co/8kA2PsvEVe to apply. #simmesport #flood

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Gift cards for seniors will be given out on two days, Tuesday, August 11 and Friday, August 14 for victims of the recent floods. You must pick up an application from Mrs. Maudry Anderson at the Senior Center in Simmesport and turn it back in to her. #simmesport#flood

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Beginning Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Town of Simmesport will be conducting smoke tests on the sewer lines. You may see white smoke coming up from your sink or bathtub. THIS IS NOT SMOKE. It is water vapor. These tests will go on in different parts of town until August 31.

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The Town of Simmesport is under a water boil advisory. The department of health will test the water and ensure it is safe to drink. We will let everyone know when the advisory is lifted.

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A reminder that utility cutoffs for nonpayment will be on Monday, July 27, 2026. Call and pay during the hours of operation with a credit card, pay online with UtiliPay, or drop a check or money order in the drop box on the front of the Town Hall.

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The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief team will be leaving Simmesport July 28. If you need assistance, please go by and see them at the old Y Not Stop at 16137 HWY 1. They have helped many, many residents of Simmesport and the surrounding area.

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If you need assistance filling out the FEMA forms for disaster relief, representatives will be at the events center, next to Piggly Wiggly until at least Friday. You can go in from 9 AM to 4 PM to get help filling out the forms if you have not done so.

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he Town of Simmesport is hiring for two positions in the maintenance department. See details and download an application at https://t.co/pifCbdfRxo. You can also get an application from the Town Hall.

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The regular meeting of the Simmesport Town Council will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026. It will take place in the Council Room of the Simmesport Town Hall and will begin at 6 PM. Go to https://t.co/pifCbdfRxo to see the agenda.

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The Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Team is in Simmesport looking to help. They will assist you with demolition and mold treatment. Even if you have gutted your home, they can come behind you and treat for mold with a special product. Go to https://t.co/pifCbdfRxo.

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Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, non-profit organization that feeds people in times of disaster. Another thank you goes out to Christ the King Catholic Church for their use of the church hall for the meal preps.

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Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, non-profit organization that feeds people in times of disaster. They will be in Simmesport this week helping out our town after the disastrous flooding on June 18.#mercychefs#simmesport#flood

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The American Red Cross offers various kinds of assistance. If you are a victim of the recent flood, go to https://t.co/pifCbdfRxo to see what types of assistance you may be eligible for.#simmesport#flood

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Further flood assistance.#simmesport#flood