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Welcome to the official website for the Town of Simmesport. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to contact us.
318-941-2493 Town Hall
318-941- 2576 Police Dept.
townofsimmesport@simmesportla.com
Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, non-profit organization that feeds people in times of disaster, They partner with existing organizations with a like mind to provide professionally-prepared meals for people in crisis. If you would like to donate to their organization go to http://www.mercychefs.com, and you can also read about their work and story. They will be in Simmesport this week helping our town after the disastrous flooding on June 18.
The American Red Cross offers various kinds of assistance. If you are a victim of the recent flood, click on the link below to see what types of assistance you may be eligible for.
For further assistance with damage from the flood.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is in Simmesport to help people who had damage from the flood.
Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian organization that offers free disaster assistance to flood victims. Please see the flyer below with the details on how to contact them.
The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort is in Simmesport and out helping people with gutting flood-affected homes. If you need assistance, you can fill out the form or call the number. Click on the link below to see the form.
If you were displaced because of the recent flood, please go to the link above to consider temporary housing.
https://flood.daryldeshotel.com/shelter
Many thanks to the Churches of Christ for bringing much-needed emergency supplies to the people of Simmesport. Hard times can bring out the best in people! A special thanks to all the volunteers assisting. Former Simmesport resident Lafe Jones coordinated with Simmesport resident and volunteer Anita Mayeaux to make this happen. Also, thanks to RISE for volunteering to help sort and distribute the supplies. Simmesport can show its best side in times like these!
Big thanks to RISE and all the volunteers who came together to sign people up for disaster.ls.gov. This is the beginning of the process to get funds to help people rebuild.
Samaritan’s Purse is an organization that helps homeowners affected by the flood to clean up. They also are looking for volunteers to help them, and they provide professionals to coordinate. They do not hand out emergency supplies.
Images of the recent flood that hit Simmsport.
The Town of Simmesport has passed a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. By law, this budget has to be in the form of an ordinance. Click on the final ordinance in the link below.
Each year the Louisiana Department of Health issues a report on every system that provides water to the public. They do this by sampling our water for different contaminants to ensure the water is safe to drink. These contaminants include but are not limited to microbial, inorganic (chemicals), pesticide and herbicide, organic and radioactive contaminants. To see the entire report, click on the link below.
The Simmesport water system has received its annual grade from the Louisiana Department of Health. The overall grade is a B. This is up from a 75/C in 2024 and a 69/D in 2022. This is thanks to the hard work and dedication of the water system employees, the Mayor, Cenla Environmental, and the Town Council. Click on the link below to see the full report or go to the LDH Water Grade link.
Simmesport Centennial Plaque Installed
Mr. Wayne Coco, Architect and long-time resident, came to the Simmesport Town Hall today to install the commemorative plaque celebrating the centennial founding of Simmesport. Installing the plaque were Mr. Eric Rusk, former mayor, and his two sons, Owen and Ethan. Many thanks to Eric and his crew for the installation. The plaque is a beautiful reminder that Simmesport has endured for 100 years as an incorporated municipality! Another special thanks to Mr. Wayne Coco who spearheaded the celebration with the help of the Simmesport Historical Society, R.I.S.E., dedicated townspeople and generous present and past residents.
On October 9, 2025, the Simmesport Historical Society hosted a program to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Simmesport’s incorporation as a village in 1925. The wonderful event was held at the Simmesport Public Library and attended by townspeople, former public officials and their families as well as parish, state and national politicians. The Town of Simmesport would especially like to thank Mr. Wayne Coco for spearheading the event. A warm thank you also to all the members of the steering committee, RISE, and those individuals and businesses who sponsored the event. A video of the event can be seen by clicking the link below.
Congratulations to Simmesport’s own Wayne Coco. He is the winner of the 2024 Avoyellean of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award! Click on the phone to read about the award and Mr. Wayne.
The Town of Simmesport is now accepting payments for utility bills online. Click on the button below to access the online payment site.
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The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office is adamant about fighting waste and fraud in government. If you feel fraud is being committed, you can call the number above (844-503-7283) or click on the link below to enter a report online.
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