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A three-man unlimited boat paddled by (from left) Robin Lashway of Galveston, Texas, Jeremiah Jackson of Webster, Texas and Brad Rex of Lafayette, and the tandem team of Clay Wyatt and Logan Myner, both from Martindale, Texas, battle bow-to-bow on the upper stretch of Bayou Teche through St. Landry Parish. They hit the checkpoints at Arnaudville and Breaux Bridge at the same time, with the tandem boat edging the three-man by five minutes at the Friday finish in St. Martinville. (Photo by Gini McKain)
Riding the wave to victory in Tour du Teche III
By GARETH STEVENS Two shotgun blasts shattered the silence as Tommy and Sandy Yonley of Houston passed a viewing point, just two miles into the third day of the 2012 Tour du Teche. The Yonleys wer...
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Franklin Canal Pump Station construction set
MORGAN CITY, La. -- An update from engineers for the construction of the Franklin Canal Pump Station came at Thursday’s meeting of the St. Mary Levee District. Executive director Hilary Thibodeaux ...
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Attending the St. Mary Parish NAACP forum for political candidates Thursday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium were, from left, Ron Richard, Lee Dragna, Kevin Voisin, Bart Mancuso, Louis Tamporello, Ron Bias, Larry Bergeron, Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi and Ronald Berry.
Candidates make their cases at parish NAACP forum
MORGAN CITY, La. — All five candidates for Morgan City mayor made presentations to the St. Mary Parish NAACP’s political forum at the municipal auditorium Thursday. Reginald Weary, president of th...
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LSU survey: Obama voters less engaged this year
By FERRIS MCDANIEL LSU Manship News Service BATON ROUGE — A survey conducted by the LSU Public Policy Research Lab shows that first-time voters who supported President Barack Obama in 2008 continue...
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Wheelhouse -- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
FIGHT FOR STEPHANIE Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Belleview Drive, Bayou Vista. Stephanie Harrison Roshto, former Berwick resident, has b...
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Two vehicles were involved in an accident about 10 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 90 in Ricohoc. Extrication by the Franklin Fire Department was required, but no injuries to the occupants were reported, Tfc. Stephen Hammons, Louisiana State Police spokesman said. Natalie Heming, 37, of Houma, driving the 2011 Honda Pilot, was cited for careless operation. John Sylvester, 50, of Port Barre, driving a 2002 Mazda B3000, was cited for improper lane use.
No injuries in two-vehicle accident
Two vehicles were involved in an accident about 10 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 90 in Ricohoc. Extrication by the Franklin Fire Department was required, but no injuries to the occupants were reported, Tfc...
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Morgan City port nears agreement on operator
MORGAN CITY, La. — The Port of Morgan City is one step closer to finalizing a deal with a new terminal operator. Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District voted to allow President...
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Wheelhouse-- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
Dinners Sold by Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church, 398 Greenwood Road, Morgan City, 10:30 a.m. until, Friday, Oct. 12. Menu: Fried fish, white beans and rice, salad, dessert and roll. Cost: $7. To order...
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Artist rendering of the Hornbeck S240 following conversion at Bollinger. (Submitted Illustration Courtesy of Bollinger Shipyards)
Bollinger awarded six offshore supply vessel conversions, work to include its Morgan City shipyard
LOCKPORT, La. — Bollinger Shipyards Inc.’s Morgan City shipyard will share in the work to convert six 200 class DP1 offshore supply vessels, to 240 class DP2 OSVs, according to a news release from ...
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Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Dr. Cal Lane presided over the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, an annual service of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Franklin. The blessings were given behind Trowbridge House across from the ch...
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2012 Franklin royalty
The Miss Franklin Scholarship Pageant and the Miss and Master Royalty Pageant were held Saturday at the Franklin Recreation Center. Winners are, first photo,, Miss Franklin 2012 Kimberleigh Theriot...
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Drug suspect dies in Morgan City wreck
MORGAN CITY, La. -- A suspect in an investigation into illegal drug activity died in crash at about 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release from St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert. “… St....
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LEPA land deal is almost complete
MORGAN CITY — A lease for the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority’s proposed power plant in Morgan City has been negotiated with the Young Foundation, and an environmental review has been complete...
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Paddling clinic sets stage for Tour du Teche II
The Chitimacha Tribe hosted a clinic with paddling guide Donovan Garcia and interested members focusing on canoe and kayak fundamentals. Above, tribal Chairman John Paul Darden tries his hand at pa...
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Driving down
Work has begun on South Central Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus’ new 25,000 square-foot addition by mid-June 2012. The proposed addition will tie into the existing facility and h...
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More charges in rash of burglaries
More charges have been filed against individuals arrested last week in connection with a rash of burglaries in the area. Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire said original charges had been for poss...
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Angel Food Ministries goes out of business
From Staff & Wire Reports Angel Food Ministries is going out of business after 17 years of providing discounted groceries to needy families across the country, citing the economic downturn affectin...
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Crews looking for missing boater
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s office Search and Rescue team is looking for a missing air boater who did not return home Sunday evening. St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said authorities are look...
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Farmer and Rancher banquet
St. Mary Soil and Water Conservation District held its first Farmer and Rancher Banquet Friday at the Belleview Country Club in Franklin. Above, SWCD Chairman J.P. Hebert, left, is shown with Camil...
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Tuneweavers set Sunday concert
Tuneweavers, the community chorus of the Tri-Cities, will present “Sing for the Cure” Sunday at 4 p.m. at Twin City Gospel Church, Second and Canton streets in Berwick. The music will take listener...
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Another burglary arrest; police say check for thefts
Another arrest was made Thursday in connection with the string of burglaries in the area over the last few days. Police are also advising residents in some areas to check for missing items. Rusty B...
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La Fete d'Ecologie at Lake End Park Saturday
La Fête d’Ecologie, an annual event previously held in Thibodaux, will make its debut in Morgan City Saturday. The free, interactive, environmental festival celebrates the Barataria-Terrebonne Nati...
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St. Mary School Board redistricting maps available for public perusal
The St. Mary Parish School Board decided Monday afternoon to tentatively approve the second draft of its redistricting plan, pending a public hearing. School board members will run in these distric...
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Traffic violation leads to arrests in recent rash of burlaries in the area
When a vehicle crossed the center line on Irish Bend Road Wednesday afternoon, a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop and a chase ensued. Sheriff Mark Hebert said Joshu...
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