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Shivers address slated for API
Robert M. Shivers III, a native of Patterson and vice president of projects for ATP Oil & Gas Corporation in Houston, will be the guest speaker at the Atchafalaya Chapter API meeting Tuesday at the...
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Dr. Keyna Whitney
Franklin Foundation Hospital is pleased to introduce Dr. Keyna Whitney, M.D., as the new Medical Director of the Emergency Department. Dr. Whitney, a board certified family practice physician with ...
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Basin conservation proposals sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White announced last week that proposals for conservation projects addressing water quality and wetland conser...
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Last gasp fun
Ben Young, 15, smiles as he helps his new friend Jeremiah Falgout, 4, on the seesaw at Lawrence Park this morning. The youths were enjoying their last day of school break along with the mild weathe...
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Inauguration of parish prez, council at Monday meeting
Parish President Paul Naquin and members of the St. Mary Parish Council will take their oaths of office Monday prior to their first regular meeting of their new four-year terms. The inaugaration wi...
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Ticket sales ongoing for annual Chamber banquet
The St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet Jan. 19 at Cypress Bayou Casino in Charenton. The event will begin with a social hour from 6-7 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7 p...
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Crashes snarl traffic
Two crashes, involving two cars each, tied up traffic on the U.S. 90 bridge around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. State Police Troop I Public Information Officer Stephen Hammons said both accidents were...
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DWI arrest
The results of alleged drinking and driving are evident in this image of an early morning crash in which Tina Federer, 43, of Theriot Alley in Berwick was charged with first offense driving while i...
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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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