Pafford EMS last month gave notice it would pull out of the parish on Sept. 7 if the private ambulance company didn't receive financial help from local governments.

This morning, the Police Jury, Coushatta City Council and several mayors in the parish met to come up with a solution.

Police Jury President Jessie Davis said Pafford has agreed to stay on within the current operating agreement until the parish can find something permanent.

Pafford is asking for $20,000 a month to help cover expenses.