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Lucas Richard, groundskeeper of Kemper Williams Park in Patterson, prepares a skyline lighting display on Tuesday. Christmas lighting at the park runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 30, weather permitting. Cost is $2 per car or $10 per bus.
Patterson holiday lighting judging scheduled Monday
PATTERSON, La. — Judging for the Patterson Christmas Lighting Contest will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Homes will be judged in three categories — religious, simplicity, or festive. Residents a...
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During October and early November, the Board of St. Mary Community Foundation, along with community volunteers, conducted a raffle for a seven-day trip for two to Paris. About 200 tickets were sold. On Nov. 15, the board held a wine and cheese event at the home of Alice and Billy Pecoraro to draw the winning ticket. The winning ticket was pulled by Kayla South, center, Morgan City High School band drum major. With South are Dr. Donna Tesi, right, chairwoman of the St. Mary Board, and Alice Pecoraro, left, hostess and member of the board. Angela Labat of Thibodaux, an employee of McDermott Inc., purchased the winning ticket.
Foundation raises money for arts
MORGAN CITY, La. — Angella Labat of Thibodaux and an employee of McDermott, purchased the winning ticket granting her choice of a trip to Paris or a Caribbean cruise. The raffle was to support the ...
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Wheelhouse -- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
Golden Age 49ers Christmas party 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Morgan City Recreation Center. Members bring covered dish and $10 gift. Dance Revue Given by Worship and Arts Dance School, 5:30 p.m.,...
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St. Mary Parish GOP leader lodges complaint against Boustany
BATON ROUGE, La. — A complaint filed with federal elections officials accuses Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany of paying a Democratic political organization for its endorsement, but hiding the...
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Terrell J. Jackson
Man on St. Mary Parish's Most Wanted list arrested
FRANKLIN, La. -- Franklin Police have arrested a man who had been featured in The Daily Review’s Most Wanted story since September. Terrell J. Jackson, 26, of Alexander Lane in Franklin, was arrest...
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Anna Martinez, 2, of Morgan City enjoys a playful afternoon in Morgan City’s Lawrence Park, which was recently decorated with lights and a tree.
Christmas season activities at a glance
—Kemper Williams Park Christmas lighting runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 30, weather permitting. Cost is $2 per car or $10 per bus. —Bernice Street, 24th annual Christmas by Candlelight...
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Patterson to pursue paving payments
PATTERSON, La. — On Jan. 1, the City of Patterson will move forward with legal action against property owners who have not paid lien installments for city paving assessments, which began 10 years a...
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Wheelhouse -- A calendar of events for East St.Mary Parish
Confession “The Light Is On For You” program offered during Advent at all Diocese of Lafayette Catholic churches. The Rev. Bill Rogalla of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Saturn Road, Bayou Vista, ...
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USDA to funnel BP spill money to Gulf Coast
HOUSTON (AP) — Days before a newly formed council focuses on long-term Gulf of Mexico cleanup, a report released to The Associated Press shows that one federal agency has committed more than a half...
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St. Mary Parish flu cases on the rise
MORGAN CITY, La. — Doctors are seeing an increase in flu cases locally. We’re seeing “quite a number of cases now,” said Esther Ryan, nurse at Dr. Robert Blereau’s office. The increase in flu pat...
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Vitter staff to be in Berwick Mon.
U.S. Sen. David Vitter announced staff satellite office hours for residents of St. Mary, Iberia, St. Martin, Vermilion, St. Landry, Evangeline and Acadia Parishes. Vitter and his staff use satelli...
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MADD ceremony is Monday
A special invitation from the parish MADD Chapter is going out to all who have been directly affected by a drunk driver to attend a “Light of Hope” observance ceremony at 6 p.m., Monday at the Tech...
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CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WINNERS: The winners of the overall Championship Flight with a score of 13 under par were Bobby McDonald, Brandon Burdett, and Doyle Tibbs as presented by tournament director Dan Guidry. The Belleview Golf Course would like to thank everyone who participated to make the event a gareat success. The next tournament will be held on May 12 and is being hosted by Louisiana Circles. For more information, contact The Belleview Golf Club at 828-2572.
Brittany Guidry Memorial Golf Tourney held recently
The Brittany Guidry Memorial Golf Tournament was held recently at The Belleview Golf Course in Franklin. The 18 hole 3-man scramble hosted 18 teams vying for first place in 4 flights. The third fl...
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Parish council challenges Citizens’ premium increase
Local authorities are pushing Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to reconsider its proposed rate hikes for wind and hail policies in St. Mary Parish. The insurance provider has announced t...
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MC Council redistricting plan settled
MORGAN CITY — At a redistricting meeting two weeks ago, several residents expressed concern and dissatisfaction about both the process and the results of the city’s redistricting plan for city cou...
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7-11 is being recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week in western St. Mary Parish with a proclamation signed by mayors Raymond Harris of Franklin and Wayne Breaux of Baldwin. The mayors are pict...
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District 2 maintenance projects: $540,000
CENTERVILLE — Review and approval of funds for Maintenance District 2 comprised of seven schools in central St. Mary Parish were cut and dried Monday during a committee session that wrapped up in l...
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Older Americans Month
Franklin, Baldwin and St. Mary Parish leaders all proclaimed May “Older Americans Month” recently. The parish and its municipalities are home to some 8,396 persons age 60 or older. Pictured are Ver...
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FJHS library renovation OK’d by Dist. 1 committee
Expenditures for the 2012-2013 school year in Maintenance District 1 of the St. Mary school system were increased by $278,750 after school principals presented their requests for additional funds t...
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Recently, Morgan City High School students, from left, Briana Lewis, Kreisle Darce, Derrick Walker and Courtney Billiot received superior ratings at District Music Rally held at Nicholls State University. Walker placed second in the division of male solo. Lewis, Darce and Billiot placed first for female trio. All three girls also received superior ratings in individual female solo. The four students qualified for State Rally, which was held at LSU recently, where Lewis and Billiot were awarded superior ratings in female solo. These students and their choir mates, along with other choirs, will be in concert Thursday night at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
School, community choirs to sing
A joint concert of the Morgan City High School Choir, Tuneweavers and elementary gifted singers will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. The groups will sing togethe...
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Presentations judged
Judging was held Thursday after 18 students from the Louisiana State University Department of Interior Design developed presentations for revitalization of the former Blevins building. They did so ...
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MC hit-and-run puts man in hospital
EDITOR’S NOTE — Graphic content included. A Morgan City police officer witnessed a hit and run accident Sunday that left a man in the hospital fighting for his life. The make and model of the vehi...
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Day of Prayer
Many local residents turned out Thursday to observe the National Day of Prayer sponsored by the City of Franklin at City Hall on Iberia Street. The solemn occasion was highlighted by prayer, singin...
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On top
Recently, construction of a new roof began on the clubhouse at the Atchafalaya at Idlewild, located on Cotten Road in Patterson. The new roof for the building, which houses a restaurant and the gol...
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