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Jail Time Inspires Vacherie Woman To Help Others

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 5:00am
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By Pam Folse

Syrita Steib-Martin has always enjoyed restoring things. “I love to do little restoration projects,” she said in a recent radio interview. In writing her personal statement to apply for medical school, she had an epiphany moment. “I’m the biggest restoration project I took on.” In her own journey of restoration, Syrita hopes to help restore others as well.  

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School System Honors Distinguished Employees

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 5:00am
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By Pam Folse

 

The St. James Parish School System honored a host of distinguished employees during a recognition dinner held Thursday, May 5th, at Rose’s Catering near the Sunshine Bridge. The dinner was sponsored by Motiva and Superintendent Alonzo Luce was the Master of Ceremonies.

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Thu
12
May
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Local Group Continues To StudyRoad; Suggest Highway 20 Spur

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:00am
For many years, local residents and those who travel Hwy. 20 through Vacherie to Chackbay and Thibodaux have been concerned for their safety.
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12
May
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Parish Takes Ownership OfHistorical Society’s Properties

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:00am
By Kirk White
 
The St. James Parish Historical Society transferred ownership of its buildings and the contents to the St. James Parish government. 
 

 

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12
May
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School Board Fails To Fill District 6 Vacancy; Now The Governor Must

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:00am
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By Pam Folse
 
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Narcisse Says Yes To LSU

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:00am
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By Jim Henderson
 
Thu
05
May
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Patrick St. Pierre Is An All-in Mayor

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 5:00am
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By Pam Folse 
Contributing Writer 
 
Patrick St. Pierre thought he knew a lot about the Town of Lutcher. After all, St. Pierre served as an Alderman for twenty years, but he soon realized that all those years of service didn’t quite prepare him for his current role as Mayor.

 

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05
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What A Season? - Lady ‘Dogs Proudly Come Home With Runner-up Trophy

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 5:00am
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By Jim Henderson 
Sportswriter 
 
The Lutcher Lady Bulldog softball team saw its magical postseason run come to an end in the championship game as the No. 4 seeded Kaplan Lady Pirates (25-6) registered a 4-0 victory to claim the All-State Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Fast Pitch 56 Softball Tournament Class 3A title. Due to inclement weather, the championship final, held at Frasch Park in Sulphur, LA, did not begin until 11:15 p.m. on Saturday evening and lasted until 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

 

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Lutcher Aldermen Table Fee Increase

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 5:00am
By Pam Folse 
Contributing Writer 
 
The Lutcher Board of Aldermen Tuesday night tabled a proposed ordinance increasing the fees, expenses and charges pertaining to construction and permitting, allowing time to research the amount charged by the Town of Gramercy and St. James Parish government for the same services.

 

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Voter Education Week To Be Held May 9th thru May 13th

Submitted by News Staff on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 5:00am

The week of May 9th, thru May 13th, has been designated as Voter Education Week under the Provision of R.S. 18:18 and shall be conducted annually.

 

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