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Closings set for Independence Day
State, parish and local municipal offices will be closed Wednesday in recognition of the Fourth of July holiday. Normal hours will resume Thursday. The Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill in Berwick w...
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Drivers get gas price break
With the Fourth of July on the horizon Wednesday, Tri-City area families are flying Old Glory on homes and businesses, planning family events and, in many cases, preparing to take a summer vacatio...
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Wanted shooter turns himself into sheriff
By JAMES A. ROBICHAUX and JEAN L. KAESS The man wanted for three counts of attempted first degree murder in a Siracusaville area shooting turned himself in this morning. Today at 10:12 a.m., Terre...
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Two arrested on Internet sex charges involving juveniles
Franklin Police investigated and subsequently arrested two persons accused of Internet solicitation of juveniles in the city. Chief Sabria McGuire said detectives with the department’s Criminal Inv...
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Patterson budget goes over by $1M
PATTERSON — The Patterson City Council met in special session to amend its fiscal year 2012 budget by nearly $1 million in overspending. The bulk of that money is related to mold remediation and c...
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Ramping up
Concrete was recently poured on the upcoming 8,000 square-foot Skate Park in Bayou Vista. Concrete ramps were also delivered that will sit on top of the concrete for jumps. The skate park will be l...
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Steam plant units holding city for now
Work on the transformer in the wake of an explosive fire at the Joseph J. Cefalu Sr. Municipal Steam Plant Tuesday is ongoing and expected to be completed over the weekend. In the meantime, Units 3...
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Parish president, ED director leaving for China in hopes of snaring industry
St. Mary Parish President Paul Naquin and Economic Development Director Frank Fink will be departing Saturday on an 8-day trip that will take them first to San Francisco and then China in the hopes...
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Tourism bureau hires special legal counsel
PATTERSON — The St. Mary Parish Tourism Commission hired special legal representation and heard from several key personnel associated with the Cajun Coast Welcome Center in Morgan City. The struct...
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Patterson Council will meet tonight
The Patterson City Council will hold a special meeting today to discuss its 2012-13 budget. Also on the agenda are amendment of the 2011-12 budget and engagement of Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Comp...
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MC Council will meet tonight at 6
The monthly city council meeting for the City of Morgan City will take place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the City Court building on La. 182 East. Items to be discussed include a second reading to adopt th...
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Catholic churches celebrate freedom
In response to the U.S. Catholic bishops’ call to have a “Fortnight for Freedom,” Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus will host an evening of prayer at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday, beginning with a ...
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