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Lecture, demonstrations on tintype photography scheduled in Franklin
FRANKLIN — The history and science that has led to the modern day photography as we know it can be traced back to the middle ages. The practical process of capturing an image began in 1829 by a Fr...
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St. Mary Parish jobless rate up slightly
BATON ROUGE — St. Mary Parish’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8 percent in March, up from 6.6 percent in February but below the 8.2 percent a year ago in March, according to the federal Bureau of Lab...
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Shooting range reopens Wed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff’ Mark Hebert has announced that the shooting range will reopen to the public on Wednesday. Operating hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The range c...
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Gloria Moultrie, vice chancellor of Southern University of New Orleans
Tri-City Helping Hearts Foundation plans gospel concert
The Tri-City Helping Hearts Foundation will hold a benefit gospel banquet at 4 p.m. Saturday. The banquet will be held at the St. Mary Senior Citizens Center at 4014 Chennault St. in Morgan City. T...
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Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin
Selection of I-49 South Coalition board delayed
MORGAN CITY, La. -- The selection of a board of directors to serve on the I-49 South Coalition has been pushed back to an undetermined date, likely in a couple of months after the closing of the le...
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Charenton woman missing
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing person Wednesday. 68-year-old Jacqueline Ann Haun was last seen Friday morning at her home in Charenton before leaving for Shreve...
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Parish council approves resolutions in quick meet
Members of the St. Mary Parish Council made quick work of a light agenda for their regular meeting Wednesday in Franklin. The council approved resolutions on the call of tax renewal elections by Gr...
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Morgan City Mayor Frank "Boo" Grizzaffi
LEPA power sales contract approved by Morgan City council
MORGAN CITY, La. — The City Council approved a power sales contract between the city and the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority for a 10 megawatt share of a 64 megawatt power plant scheduled to c...
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Berwick Bay dredging
Barge data to help fund dredging at Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. -- The Port of Morgan City is still working to get an accurate number for the amount of tonnage that passes through each loading facility within the port’s district so the port can...
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In rehearsal
‘Bayou Storm Rising’ premieres this weekend in Franklin
This weekend, Techeland Arts Council presents its newest installment of their No Hitchin’ folk history series, “Bayou Storm Rising,’ based on true stories of the rural communities of St. Mary Paris...
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DWI checkpoint Sscheduled for Lafourche Parish
Louisiana State Police Troop C will conduct a DWI Checkpoint Thursday, April 25, at an undisclosed location in Lafourche Parish. The sobriety checkpoint will begin at about 9 p.m. The checkpoint ...
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Canal wall failures behind Cypress Gardens and Marquis Manor subdivisions are the result of erosion at the bottom of the canal that then cause the walls to fail. Engineers are working on a plan to repair the canal, something that must be done at various times throughout the city because of south Louisiana’s poor soil, said George Glaubrecht, engineer with Domingue, Szabo and Associates in Lafayette.
Drainage canal banks crumbling
MORGAN CITY, La. — Land washed out at drainage canals in two Morgan City locations may be unsightly but it’s not dangerous, according to officials familiar with the project. George Glaubrecht, engi...
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A reunion: Let's Go Riding Franklin
Saturday’s Let’s Go Riding Franklin event rolled on despite cold, high winds in the Franklin area. Above, cars are being shown in the “old A&P parking lot” as it’s nostalgically called. Below from ...
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Caesar appointed to fill vacant Baldwin board seat
Baldwin alderman met in special session Thursday to fill a seat on the board. Ordered by the Louisiana Secretary of State to make an interim appointment until a special election can be held, former...
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Robert Reasoner, owner of Bayou Rentals on Lipari Street in Patterson, stands in front of his newly constructed building Wednesday afternoon. A fire on March 10, 2012, destroyed the facility. Bayou Rentals distributes and repairs lawn and garden/power equipment with commercial accounts. Reasoner said, “We wish to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all who helped the business to thrive during its difficulties as we look forward to serving you within the coming year.” The grand re-opening will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday with special guest Troy Landry of Swamp People.
Patterson Phoenix -- Bayou Rentals rises from ashes of fire a year ago
PATTERSON, La. -- Bayou Rentals in Patterson will hold its grand re-opening Saturday, nearly one year after its building was destroyed by a fire. The business actually never stopped operating afte...
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Parish personnel changes; Doucet retires, McDonald in
Members of the St. Mary Parish Council said farewell to longtime personnel director Tammy Doucet Wednesday and welcomed her replacement. Doucet is retiring after 30 years with the parish, 20 of whi...
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Newly appointed Police Chief Travis Crouch, right, talks with City Councilman Barry Dufrene after the council meeting Tuesday in Morgan City.
Crouch is new Morgan City police chief
BMORGAN CITY, La. — The city now has a new police chief after more than five months without one. Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi recommended and the council approved Travis Crouch as the new chief. The...
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Secretary of State declares vacancy on Baldwin board
Baldwin aldermen and the mayor will meet in special session Thursday to fill a vacancy on the governing board. Mayor Wayne Breaux and the board received correspondence dated Feb. 19 from the Louisi...
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A student in the Patterson High School fan section holds a sign that says, “Jesus (loves) you unless you attend Parkview Baptist” during Friday’s basketball game between the two schools. The photo is rotated to allow the sign to be read.
Playoffs reveal Patterson, Parkview Baptist rivalry
Patterson High School and Parkview Baptist School have met on the basketball court, the football field and the baseball diamond. When they met Friday for the regional round of the Class 3A boys ba...
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Final Junior Fair and Livestock Show winners
The final three awards from the St. Mary Parish Junior Fair and Livestock show were, from top center, Ashley Champagne, champion AOB in market division swine. At middle, center, Nicholas Polito wit...
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The East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad was honored Sunday at the annual Veterans Appreciation Day at American Legion Post 242 in Patterson. From left are D.J. Fangue, Jimmy Richard Sr., Joseph Boersma, Joe Vidos, James Rink Jr., Don Campos, Jesse LaRive, Tena Stratton, Rosemary Lodrigue, Rueben Trevino, Grace Fangue, Mary Aucoin, Hilliard Smith, Jesse Reynaud Jr., Calvin Alfred, Wilton Aucoin and William “Ken” Macey.
East St. Mary Parish Funeral Squad honored at Veterans Appreciation Day in Patterson
PATTERSON, la. — The 20-member East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad was honored Sunday at the 11th annual Veterans Appreciation Day at American Legion Post 242 in Patterson. About 100 people attend...
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St. Mary Parish's Most Wanted for February 2013.
St. Mary Parish’s Most Wanted
The two new additions to February’s most wanted include a man wanted by the sheriff’s department on warrants dating back to 2003 and a man wanted on several drug warrants including possession of a ...
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Decorations, utility bills topics in city budget meet
Franklin city council members held the first of two budget workshops Thursday. Finance Director Ed Hay presented the council with year-to-date spending, tentative amended numbers and tentative numb...
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Louisiana Lottery Powerball winner Amy Sturges poses with husband Warren after winning $2 million in the Feb. 16 Powerball drawing.
Morgan City woman claims $2 million Powerball prize
BATON ROUGE, La. - After winning $2 million in the Feb. 16 Powerball drawing, Amy Sturges of Morgan City stared in awe at her Louisiana Lottery prize check and turned to show it to her husband. War...
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