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Lutcher Police Seize Drugs,Gun During Traffic Stop

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On March 3, 2016, the Lutcher Police Department, assisted by the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, made a routine traffic stop that turned out to be much more than initially expected.
 
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17
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Lutcher Aldermen Tweak Mobile Home Ordinance

By David Reynaud 

The Lutcher Mayor and Board of Aldermen recently met and the Aldermen unanimously voted two changes to the Town’s existing ordinance that governs Manufactured Housing and Mobile Homes. First, the Aldermen voted to change the minimum age that a manufactured home can be before it can be placed in the Town from 10 years to five (5) years old.

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17
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Mike Monica - A Man Of Many Talents

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By Pam Folse 

A 1950s museum. A picker’s paradise. A Baby Boomer’s retreat. All of those descriptions and more. There are no signs or advertisements outside. A seemingly out-of-place traffic light and parking meter might be a clue. But when Mike Monica opens the door and invites you in his hall of treasures, one can’t help but say “Wow!”

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17
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Merrill Remains Unbeaten; Poché Readies For SEC Play

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By David Reynaud 

Corey Merrill and Jared Poché continue to grind through the 2016 college baseball season and the two Lutcher boys also continue to put up solid pitching numbers. In his last two outings, Merrill has been rock solid.

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Thu
17
Mar
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Mayor Updates Gramercy Aldermen On Status Of Water Plant Overhaul Project

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By K. Wesley White 

When the work is completed on the Town's water plant, the Town will have a very modern facility, Gramercy Mayor Steve Nosacka said. “We're going to end up with a much more efficient plant that allows us to continue being in compliance,” Nosacka additionally said.

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Thu
10
Mar
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Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Home Rebuilding Options For Tornado Victims

St. James Parish Government and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development will host an important informational meeting to discuss potential options to repair homes damaged by the recent tornado. 
 
Thu
10
Mar
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Vacherie Man And Raceland Woman Killed In Auto Crash

According to a Louisiana State Police press release, a head on collision that occurred in St. James Parish last Friday, March 4th, resulted in the deaths of the two drivers involved.  
 
 
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Pastor Debra Morton Highlights Fifth Ward Elementary’s Black History Month Program

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By Kirk White, Sr
 
New Orleans' Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church's senior pastor Debra B. Morton recently spoke at Fifth  Ward Elementary’s observance of Black History Month. Morton also co-pastors Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. 
 
 
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10
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Council Gets Update On Mosquito Program; Emergency Warning System

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St. James Parish's mosquito contractor, Mosquito Control Services (MCS), gave a presentation to the St. James Parish Council on the Zika virus. 
 
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School Board To Hire Mediator To Settle Financial Dispute Between Board And Local Janitorial Company

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By Kirk White, Sr
 
The St. James Parish School Board agreed to hire a mediator to resolve a long-running financial dispute between itself and one its vendors. School Board member Raymond Gros, who also is the Board’s Finance Committee chairman, said: “We just want to be fair to all parties.” 
 

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