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SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR WINNERS

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 5:00am

All seven St. James High students who participated in the 76th Annual Regional Social Studies Fair at Nicholls State University placed first in their division, creating a new school record. The winners photographed here are Darius Scott for his project entitled “What Is and Happened to ‘Black Wall Street?”; and Cameryn Homer and Trystan Tregre, “Serial Killers”.

 

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Thu
26
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Safety First

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 5:00am
By David Reynaud Editor
 
Anyone who has driven along Highway 20 between South Vacherie and LA 307, and or has been stuck in traffic at the intersection of Highway 20 and LA 3127 knows that there are serious safety and traffic concerns. The Bayou Chevreuil/Highway 20 Task Force, formed in October of 2015, has been meeting since its inception and the group has been working to come up with solutions to these problems.
 
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26
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Desegregation Attorney Outlines School Board’s School Reconfiguration Plan To Public; Board Votes To Implement

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 5:00am
By Pam Folse Contributing Writer
 
The St. James Parish School Board, during its meeting Tuesday, January 24th, unanimously approved the east and west bank student assignments pertaining to the Desegregation Order in the federal desegregation case originally filed in 1965 as Banks, et al & United States versus St. James Parish School Board, et al. The School Board held two public hearings last week, one on each side of the river, on the school reconfiguration plan.
 
 
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Thu
26
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DEQ Holds Public Hearing Concerning South LA Methanol

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 5:00am
By Pam Folse Contributing Writer
 
Over 120 people attended the public hearing called by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality concerning South Louisiana Methanol, LP/St. James Methanol Plant. The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments on proposed Part 70 Air and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit major modifications. South Louisiana Methanol President Barry Williamson of Austin, Texas said the plant will convert natural gas to methanol. He said the targeted start of plant operations is 2020 and that the $2 billion investment will create 96 permanent jobs with an average salary of $70,000, 374 indirect jobs and 650 construction jobs. He said they have also committed to utilize local suppliers and goods.
 
 
Thu
19
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LHSAA Finalizes New Distric Plans

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 5:00am
A new year has come and that means high school redistricting, the tedious process of placing schools in the correct classifications and districts based on student enrollment. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) began the process in November for its member schools and new plan will be finalized at the annual Convention set for January 25th-27th at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, LA. There were few appeals, and only one led to significant change as the two-year classification plan goes into effect for the 2017-18 school year
 

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19
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Council’s Meeting Schedule Discussed Again; Football Team And Bonfire Queens Honored And Recognized

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 5:00am
By Pam Folse Contributing Writer
 

The members of the St. James Parish Council last Wednesday again spent some time discussing their meeting schedule. The purpose for bringing the matter up again was to reschedule its first meeting of February from Wednesday, February 8th to Tuesday, February 7th. This change is necessary

 

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19
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East And West Banks HonorDr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 5:00am
By K. Wesley White Contributing Writer
 

Former Lutcher mayor Rowdy Kennard Scott gave a rousing Martin Luther King Day speech for attendees at the Parish's East Bank celebration. Scott, a St. James High School math teacher, is also a recently ordained minister where he serves as the Youth Minister at his father's church, Lutcher's King Solomon Baptist Church led by Rev. Benjamin Scott. He spoke on the theme, “We come too far to turn around!”

 

Thu
19
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Lydia Gloster’s Drive IsTo Always Help Others

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 5:00am
By Pam Folse Contributing Writer
 

“If I had pictures of all those children I drove over all those years, I would have me some albums,” laughed Lydia Gloster thinking back over her long career driving bus

 

Thu
12
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Mardi Gras Parade Set To Roll Through Streets Of Gramercy

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 5:00am
By Kirk White, Sr. Contributing Writer
 
A new carnival crew will parade the Gramercy and Lutcher streets on Fat Tuesday, St. James Parish Councilman Ken Brass told Gramercy officials. The Krewe of M.A.C. (Making a Change) has met the most important requirement in order to make the upcoming parade a reality. Brass said that the group met the $70,000 bond requirement that had to be in place before the parade starts.
 
 
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Parish Officials Offer Projections For 2017

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 5:00am
By Pam Folse
 
As we look ahead to 2017, we asked St. James Parish President Timmy Roussel to make some projections for the coming year. 1. The future of the inventory tax. Roussel began by stating his regret for starting on a negative point, but said the possible repeal of the inventory tax could be devastating for our parish
 
Parish Council Chairman Alvin “Shark” St. Pierre, Jr. was asked to offer some projections for the St. James Parish Council in 2017. Here are his comments: 1. Drainage: With two major weather events in four years, St. Pierre is concerned with flooding, especially excess amounts of water due to backwater issues. The Council will consider drainage issues on both sides of the river and the further study of a protection levee on the east bank.
 
 

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