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Parish poised for growth say economic development director
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Despite the possible loss of a major employer which could affect hundreds of workers and with the exception of an unmet pressing need for housing, economic development director ...
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GOV. BOBBY JINDAL spoke Tuesday at the Young Memorial Campus expansion ribbon cutting on the importance of the community and technical college educational system to jobs and industry in the state.
Jindal signs legislation to funding community and technical college projects
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Gov. Bobby Jindal joined Sen. Robert Adley and representatives from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System on Monday at Central Louisiana Technical Community Colleg...
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Jindal signs salt dome bills tied to sinkhole
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law three bills tightening regulations on salt domes, a response to the 15-acre Assumption Parish sinkhole that caused evacuation orders for 150...
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School Board meeting Tuesday
The St. Mary Parish School Board will meet Tuesday night to hold a budget workshop. The board will consider the general fund, maintenance districts and school food service budgets. That meeting wil...
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Yo-yo, juggling act scheduled at libraries
A yo-yo and juggling performer will be in St. Mary Parish this week as part of the parish library system’s summer family entertainment program. Matthew Noel will bring his magic, yo-yo, and jugglin...
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Jones: I-49 South plan needs tweaking
PATTERSON, La. -- Parish officials were briefed on a study and tentative proposals regarding the I-49 South extension made by the Department of Transportation and Development Thursday evening at th...
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City council meets Tues.
Franklin City Council members meet Tuesday in regular session for June. Guests include Jules Darden, Miller Engineers & Associates, regarding street overlay; a representative from Progressive Waste...
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Juneteenth event scheduled
FRANKLIN — The 18th annual “What Manner of Man Awards” banquet will be held June 21 at the Forest Restaurant located at 1905 West Main St. in Franklin. The program starts at 7 p.m. with seating beg...
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Police: OSHA to join La. blast investigation at Donaldsville plant -- 1 killed
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP) — Federal investigators are expected in south Louisiana over the weekend at the site of an explosion that killed one worker at chemical plant in Donaldsonville — the second...
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Restore Act may help fund $80M Bayou Chene flood protection project
PATTERSON, La. — St. Mary Parish may be able to receive 2012 Restore Act funding, legislation Congress passed to help the Gulf Coast communities recover from the 2010 BP oil spill, for one of its f...
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2nd victim dies after blast at La. chemical plant (updated)
GONZALES, La. (AP) — A second victim of an explosion at a south Louisiana chemical plant died Friday, while federal authorities opened an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly blast. S...
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A 2001 Corvette owned by Gene Falcon is among the vehicles to be on display at the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Cedar and Franklin streets, Morgan City.
Holy Cross KCs plan fundraiser Saturday
MORGAN CITY, La. — The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12179 will have a fundraiser Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Cedar and Franklin streets, Morgan City. The event includes an open car, t...
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A 170-foot DP1 class offshore supply vessel will be available at the auction.
Heavy metal auction -- $60M marine auction slated in Morgan City, Gibson
MORGAN CITY, La. — The largest auction of marine vessels the area has seen is coming to Gibson and Morgan City Wednesday and Thursday, totaling $60 million worth of items, from barges used as livin...
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In appreciation
Local state legislators received thanks Wednesday from Beverly Domengeaux, second from left, St. Mary Council on Aging director, for their help in restoring funding to seniors statewide. Domengeaux...
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Baldwin eyes saggy pants ordinance
Members of the Baldwin Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance Thursday addressing junk vehicles and other items on private property Tuesday, and introduced another banning “saggy pants” in the tow...
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St. Mary Parish school lunch prices to increase by a dime
CENTERVILLE, La. — Lunch prices will increase by 10 cents for St. Mary Parish students who pay full price. Cost for reduced lunch students and breakfast will remain unchanged. The St. Mary Parish S...
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Coast Guard Rear Adm. Kevin Cook, left, pins the Meritorious Service Medal Gold Star onto exiting Marine Safety Unit commander Capt. Jonathan Burton Thursday morning at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Incoming commander, Capt. David McClellan, isat right.
Command transferred at Coast Guard unit
MORGAN CITY, La. — Dressed in their ceremonial Coast Guard uniforms, Marine Safety Unit commanding officer Capt. Jonathan Burton formally relinquished his post Thursday morning transferring it to C...
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State Superintendent of Education John White spoke to an assembly of educators and industry leaders Wednesday at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever regarding changes to the Career Diploma pathway.
Input gathered on high school diploma options
SCHRIEVER, La. — State Superintendent of Education John White met Wednesday with educational and industry leaders to gather input on a proposal to revamp the Career Diploma option offered in Louisi...
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Parish hears lege report; bans saggy pants, smoking
Sen. Brett Allain, (R-Franklin) and Rep. Sam Jones (D-Franklin) wrapped up their day of talks on the state legislative session with a visit to the St. Mary Parish Council Wednesday during its regul...
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Bayou Vista murder suspect faces sex charges
BAYOU VISTA, La. — A 21-year-old Bayou Vista man, who was charged with first-degree murder in April, was arrested Tuesday after a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s detective learned that the man twice had ...
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HMS BASEBALL PLAYERS Cameron Stovall and Jacob Hebert are currently playing with the Banditoes of Lafayette.
HMS baseball players playing in Elite League
Nine members of the Hanson Memorial Tigers baseball team are currently playing in the Elite Baseball Travel League which plays games at collegiate baseball fields all over the state. Hanson’s Jacob...
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Marshals Conference
The City of Franklin 3rd Ward Marshal’s Office attended the 51st Annual Louisiana City Marshals and City Constables Association Conference in Shreveport held May 9-11. Deputies attended classes and...
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Pilots and ground support personnel have helped the Louisiana Wing of the Civil Air Patrol take aerial photographs of the Bayou Corne sinkhole. Kneeling, from left, are 1st Lt. Charles Judice, Capt. Herb Stanley, Capt. Matt Cushing and Lt. Col. Paul Rappmundt. Standing, from left, are senior member Duval Arthur, 2nd Lt. Anita Stanley, 2nd Lt. Ulysses Dumesnil, Capt. Anthony Boudreaux, 2nd Lt. L.V. Gard, 2nd Lt. Don Dupuis and senior member Randy Meadows.
Civil Air Patrol provides photo reconnaissance of Bayou Corne site
Using Air Force-supplied cameras and civilian pilots, the Louisiana Wing of the Civil Air Patrol has been providing aerial photographs of the Bayou Corne area sinkhole to the Governor’s Office of H...
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PC takes on smoking ban, saggy pants
Ordinances banning smoking on parish courthouse property and below the waist and undergarment exposure are set to be considered when the St. Mary Parish Council meets in regular session Wednesday. ...
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