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City seeks nonprofits to work with on projects
The City of Franklin wants to collaborate with nonprofit organizations on projects to benefit the community. “Working together with Franklin’s community organizations will help city government to f...
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(Photo courtesy Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana)
LPB documentary on Chitimacha Tribe going nationwide
Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s recent documentary recounting the history and cultural connection of the Chitimacha Tribe to the Atchafalaya Basin has been picked up for nationwide distribution. Na...
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Correction
An article in Friday’s edition incorrectly stated that a 1 percent longevity raise for city employees affected by a 2 percent reduction in pay during the 2011 fiscal year, had been adopted. An ordi...
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Smooth
The relocation and new building of Dollar General in Patterson is rapidly approaching completion. The new location is on Catherine Street, across from Patterson State Bank. Bradford Building Co. of...
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Franklin man hit by train Monday
A Franklin man was struck by a train Monday after reportedly passing through a closed crossing guard. Franklin Police were called out at 2:33 a.m. Monday to the railroad crossing at Willow Street a...
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Cajun Fireworks from Lafourche Parish set up a tent along La. 70 south of Stephensville Dec. 19. Harrold Dean and his friend Jecca have a multitude of pyrotechnics to choose from. Both are holding the largest item they have to offer, The “Ultimatum II”, a $450 package which offers a total of 192 breaks, is best described as a smaller version of the fireworks display at the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.
Officials urge observance of fireworks laws, safety
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is encouraging families to attend professional, public fireworks displays this holiday season. Doing so is a safe way to honor tradition, shared values and hope...
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MC workers gain raise in 2012
MORGAN CITY — The city council unanimously agreed, at the suggestion of Councilman Larry Bergeron, to amend its 2012 budget to up the city’s 2 percent longevity raise for the coming year to 3 perce...
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Flooding issues dominates Levee Board's year
The flood fight this spring spurned by the bulging Atchafalaya River dominated the St. Mary Parish Levee District’s year in 2011. The district led the way locally, installing a barge just as had b...
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Baldwin readies new fire station, flood protection, housing rehab
Flood protection, fire protection and housing rehabilitation mark Baldwin’s year. Mayor Wayne Breaux said the town has received approval for a $1 million grant to construct a new fire station. The ...
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Franklin continues to tackle water system rehabilitation
Drainage, water and Christmas highlight the City of Franklin’s year. Mayor Raymond Harris said two motors on the pumping station on Ibert Street were changed from “hard start” to “soft start” motor...
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Barge removal, flooding highlights of parish year
“Seventeen months, eight days and how many hours?” That’s how long it was before St. Mary Parish Paul Naquin said he could breathe a sigh of relief over the long awaited removal of an overturned ba...
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MC Council revokes oyster bar's liquor license
MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Council revoked the license for LeBoeuf’s Oyster Bar after only a little more than a year in operation. The council unanimously agreed Tuesday in a 4-0 vote (Councilm...
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