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Christmas seasonings
A large crowd gathered Sunday evening to watch Dominick Sheldon, left, and Jayden Watson, both 4, officially turn on the Christmas lights on an outdoor tree at Patterson City Hall. Children, such a...
Nov 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Light up the night
The Christmas season was ushered in this year with the annual lighting ceremonies in both the City of Morgan City and the Town of Berwick on Thursday evening. Beth Barbier, 8, turned on the ceremon...
Nov 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cajun Mantles are fireplace mantles created from local cypress trees by Brian Tabor of Bayou L'Ourse and Jim Pierce Jr. of Patterson. The process takes more than a year to complete, but creates a rustic mantle that will last a lifetime indoors. Each is unique and was inspired by a Tennessee cabin’s fireplace mantle.
Warm-weather wood evokes winter coziness
Imagine relaxing in front of a roaring fireplace in a Tennessee cabin. The wind rushes outside as it piles snow against the window pane. The frozen air is obliterated as a family enjoys each other...
Nov 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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That's just grateful
Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast in 1621 that today is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations. For more than two centuries, days of thanks...
Nov 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tip line reveals many methods for ruining turkey
If you’ve ever cooked Thanksgiving dinner, then you might well remember the pressure of your first time cooking a turkey for a table full of guests. You know how concerned you were that things mig...
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MC Council raises its salaries for next term
MORGAN CITY — The City Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that will raise the salaries of both the next mayor and council who will serve a four-year term beginning in 2013. According to the or...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Power providers seek easing of EPA rules
MORGAN CITY — Energy providers in the state of Louisiana are one step closer to receiving a break from the Environmental Protection Agency for its nitrous oxide emissions standards, but that only a...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Free Bird
The Jackson family, left, was one of many in Amelia receiving turkeys for the holidays. The pickup site was the Amelia Community Center. Above, from left, are volunteer workers and members of Union...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Unemployment rises in St. Mary, Assumption
Unemployment ticked upward slightly in October in the area. St. Mary Parish’s jobless rate increased 0.2 percent from September to October, going from 8.1 percent to 8.3 percent. From 20,731 emplo...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Homecare Month
Franklin Home Care staff stand by Mayor Raymond Harris as he signs a proclamation declaring November as Homecare Month. The proclamation encourages the support and participation of all citizens in ...
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Fog
A blanket of thick morning fog is usually not a welcoming sight to anyone who has to drive. The heavy wet whiteness that impairs sight causes people to take precautions and delay travels. On the ot...
Nov 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pet parade returns Dec. 3
A Santa Paws Parade will be held in downtown Morgan City on Dec. 3 as part of Santa’s Block Party. All participants will line up at 2 p.m. at Greenwood and Front streets and parade down Front to Ev...
Nov 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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