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State Rep. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville (center) represents a fast-growing suburban area near Baton Rouge. (Submitted)

Population shifts affect redistricting

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 2:35pm

As the Legislature opened a special session yesterday (Tuesday) on redistricting, one major focus is whether two of the state's six congressional districts should be redrawn to give minority residents a better chance to elect two Black congressmen instead of one.

Black leaders and civil rights groups say that is only fair since African Americans make up nearly one-third of the state's population and the 2020 Census shows that northern Louisiana, which has two white representatives in Congress, has lost population.

SMEDA launches improved website

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 2:32pm

The St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and economic growth for the region.

The website features a community job board and commercial real estate module – something brand new to the parish. This real estate module will streamline the site search process for businesses wanting to locate in St. Martin Parish.

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The Acadiana Center for Youth is located along LA96/Terrace Hwy just west of St. Martinville. (Sally Angelle)

State agencies, SMSO are looking at juvenile escapes

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 2:30pm

Following the discovery of a firearm in a holding cell at the Acadiana Center for Youth near St. Martinville, investigators with Louisiana State Police, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice have initiated an investigation into circumstances of the incident.  

The firearm was discovered in the possession of a 16-year-old juvenile escapee taken into custody on Thursday, Jan. 20, by LSP Troopers.

Five qualify for mayor’s race

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 2:28pm

The St. Martinville's mayor's race has drawn five candidates and a total of 15 hopefuls for the five city council seats.

Qualifying for the March 26 municipal primary election ended last Friday.

One of the five council seats is uncontested, however, as veteran councilman Mike Fuselier, who represents District 1 and was first elected in 1993, is unopposed  to serve a seventh  term.

First term Mayor Melinda Narcisse "Mel" Mitchell is seeking re-election but faces four opponents in the race.

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Officials hopeful city hall complete by March

Fri, 01/28/2022 - 12:33pm

Henderson Mayor Sherbin Collette stands before the town’s new but still unfinished city hall which has been under construction for about a year. An $822,400 contract was awarded to R.S. Bernard & Associates in December 2020, but the project has been delayed by COVID issues and sharp increases in the price of materials. Officials are hopeful the new facility will be completed by late March.

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