The flag of the United States will be lowered to half-staff this Friday, May 15, from sunup to sundown for the annual observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. A White House proclamation released on May 11 reads in part: "On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed during our Nation’s time-honored Police Week, we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our families and communities. Our grateful countr

The LaMATS and LACPC board of directors/commissioners recently convened their second quarter meeting to review programs and services. Additionally, Board President Mayor Michael Chauffe welcomed the newest board member, Meshaun Arcenaux, LMMC (as LMCA President), but sadly had to say goodbye to retiring Pineville Councilman Nathan Martin. Councilman Martin has served in numerous leadership positions with the LMA over the years, including president of LaMATS, LMA District Vic

City of Central Mayor Wade Evans welcomed LMA Deputy Director Richard Williams, LaMATS Executive Director Cliff Palmer, and numerous local and state dignitaries to celebrate the official grand opening of their new city hall. Mayor Evans and the City Council have worked on this important project for several years, moving the mayor’s office from a modest space in a old strip mall to their new “home” with a modern council chamber and consolidated city offices to better serve the

When it comes to lease-purchase financing, LaMATS turns to its trusted partner, Government Capital Corporation (GovCap), who have successfully funded thousands of municipal projects in Louisiana and across the South since its founding in 1992. LaMATS Executive Director Cliff Palmer stated, “LaMATS has complete confidence in GovCap as our municipal lease-purchase finance partner.” Recently, the Town of Jena was in dire need of a new water and gas meter system with a price t