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5-K Run/Walk set for Oct. 27
Teche Action Clinic is once again hosting the Adeline Guienze Breast Cancer Memorial Fund 5-K Run/Walk through the historic and downtown districts of Franklin on Oct. 27. The event is being held a...
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Patterson native and Vietnam veteran Earl Brannon, in wheelchair, was surrounded by family and comrades who served with him in Vietnam as he was awarded the nation’s third-highest award for valor, the Silver Star, at the annual reunion of the American Army Division Veterans Association in Atlanta on Sept. 15. Brannon is joined by his wife Vicki, standing behind him; daughter, Kimberly, kneeling to the left of Brannon; fellow soldier Jim Pene, standing to the right of Brannon, who helped save Brannon’s life; and to the right of Pene is Brannon’s son, Wade. Brannon is surrounded by his fellow comrades from his unit in Vietnam.
Patterson native receives Silver Star earned during Vietnam War
MORGAN CITY, La. -- More than 42 years after heroic Vietnam War action as a combat medic, Patterson native Earl Brannon received the nation’s third-highest award for valor, the Silver Star, during ...
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Judicial candidate forum planned
MORGAN CITY, La. -- The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce and Franklin Republican Women will co-host “Meet the Candidates Breakfast” for the upcoming Appellate Judge Position for 1st Circuit Court of Ap...
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Voucher records denied
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After saying last August that a public records request would be fulfilled, Louisiana’s education department is again refusing to provide The Associated Press with records on how ...
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Isaac unemployment assistance offered
BATON ROUGE, La. — Workers and self-employed individuals in Allen, Morehouse and St. Martin parishes may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of Hurricane Isaac, the Louisiana...
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Road work begins on Victor II Boulevard in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Motorists should avoid a new construction zone on Victor II Boulevard in the vicinity of Rite Aid until further notice. Morgan City Public Works Director Mike Loupe said the wor...
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Wheelhouse -- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
Gumbo dinners Sold by Second Missionary Baptist Church, 401 Fifth St., Morgan City, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Menu: gumbo with rice, potato salad, crackers and drink. Donation $7. Will deli...
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Fire cause may have been electric
Franklin Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire on Carl C. Foulcard Drive Monday morning. They were called out at 6:04 a.m. and arrived at 709 Carl C. Foulcard Drive at 6:08 a.m. t...
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Voter registration continues to Oct. 9
Anyone who is not registered to vote and wishes to vote on Nov. 6 presidential and congressional elections must be registered on or before Tuesday, Oct. 9. Office hours for the Registrar of Voters...
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Blessing of the animals set Sunday
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals Sunday. The event is at 2 p.m. on the lawn of Trowbridge House, 808 First St., across from the church in Fra...
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Wheelhouse -- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
Patterson Development Ready Community’s Steering Committee meeting 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Patterson Fire Department meeting room. Public invited. Rummage sale At Calumet Baptist Church, U...
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Randy K. Haynie of Haynie and Associates speaks at Monday’s St. Mary Industrial Group meeting at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City.
GOP rise to power in Louisiana noted at St. Mary Industrial Group
MORGAN CITY, La. — The Republican Party’s rise to become the dominant political power in Louisiana is one of the most dynamic changes in the state capitol in the past 30 years, said Randy Haynie, ...
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Armored cars
Every year, the Army National Guard sends several units to the National Training Center for 18 days of very intense training. Due to the massive amounts of heavy equipment and vehicles that are req...
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Let the race begin!
Tour du Teche II opens with 86 boats taking off Friday
Early Friday morning 86 watercraft will take off from Port Barre and sometime Sunday many will cross a finish line in Berwick. Tour du Teche II, the second paddle race along the entire length of Ba...
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Patterson City Council quashes variances
In the face of a group split between supporters and detractors, the Patterson City Council unanimously denied a variance for Bethel Pentecostal’s proposed children’s home project. This does not st...
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Awards Night
Franklin Lodge 57 F.&A.M. held its annual awards ceremonies and banquet Tuesday at the lodge on Main Street. First photo, Franklin Police Police Communications Officer Dominique Boutte received an ...
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Candidates for House Dist. 51 tangle at SMIG
Candidates for the District 51 House of Representatives race squared off at the St. Mary Industrial Group’s monthly luncheon Monday. Morgan City resident Howard Castay, no party affiliation, and i...
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Blessing of the Animals set Sunday at St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will present the Blessing of the Animals Sunday at 2 p.m. The blessing is an outdoor worship service celebrating the animals that people share their lives with. Pet owne...
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CCHS Homecoming queen
Paige Johnson was crowned Central Catholic High School’s 2011 Homecoming queen at halftime of the Eagles’ football game against Ascension Catholic High School. Johnson was crowned by 2010 Queen Jam...
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Harvest Moon Festival royalty
This year’s Miss Harvest Moon Festival IV Stasha Humphrey, right, and Little Miss Shining Star Isabella Polito were crowned Saturday at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts. Stasha also receiv...
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Fall concert series at Lake End Park begins Saturday
A fall concert series, sponsored by the City of Morgan City, will be held at Lake End Park in Morgan City beginning with a performance on Saturday. The South 70 Band will perform on the North Pavil...
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Levee board hires new executive director
PATTERSON — The St. Mary Parish Levee District has hired a new executive director who has prior experience with the levee district. The board unanimously approved the hiring of Hilary J. Thibodeaux...
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‘Voices of the Past’ celebrates the rich history of our area
St. Mary Landmarks, Techeland Arts Council and the Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau will host “Voices of the Past,” stories of our homes and our people, Oct. 14-16 in Franklin. The weekend ...
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Controversy swirls over fireman's racist text
A Morgan City Fire Department captain soon will return to work after serving a 30-day suspension for sending a racial text to the former fire chief. Capt. Andrew Ratcliff Jr., who is white, has bee...
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