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SAND BAG DISTRIBUTION CONTINUES IN ST. MARTIN PARISH
(St. Martinville, La.) Since last Friday, approximately 258,000 sand bags have been distributed to residents of Stephensville, Belle River, and Butte Larose. Sand bag locations are listed below and...
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Wildlife officials urge public to leave flood-fleeing wildlife alone, or call for help
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public to be mindful of wildlife species forced into populated areas by flood waters from the Mississippi River and spillways. ...
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Propane precautions urged in event of flooding, other disasters
The Louisiana Propane Gas Association urges citizens in flood-prone areas to secure propane tanks properly and mark the tanks to help identify them and avoid safety problems in the event of local f...
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Acadiana Day at La. Capitol on May 19
Baton Rouge – The Acadiana Economic Development Council (AEDC) will host the annual Acadiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol on Thursday, May 19.
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Cultural district gets nod
Breaux Bridge – The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism’s Office of Cultural Development has announced tentative approval of the Breaux Bridge Cajun Creole Cultural District.
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ST. MARTIN STAFF (from left) Pam Guidry, Cecilia Banking Center manager; Mark Thibodeaux, business development officer; Ashley Payne, Breaux Bridge Banking Center manager; Matt LeBlanc, commercial lender. (Photo by Terri Fensel)
MidSouth puts $1M in Cecilia banking center
Cecilia – With $4 million in assets, MidSouth Bank got its start in 1985 on Pinhook Road in Lafayette, locating its headquarters in a building commonly called “The Hut” because it was so small.
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Iberia Medical receives Capstone Quality Award
New Iberia – Iberia Medical Center has received the 2010 Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award from eQHealth Solutions, the Medicare quality improvement organization for Louisiana.
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DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPECTED-CITIZENS OF THE BUTTE LAROSE COMMUNITY ARE URGED TO SELF-EVACUATE
(St. Martinville, La.)-Due to the impending high water levels expected from the rising water of the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers, residents of the Butte Larose Community are being urged to se...
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UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE TRAFFIC WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED ON LEVEES
(St. Martinville, La.) Officials with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office want the general public to know that any unauthorized vehicle traffic on top of the West Atchafalaya Protection Levee Sy...
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SANDBAG LOCATIONS AND TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR STEPHENSVILLE-BELLE RIVER RESIDENTS
(St. Martinville, La.)- Beginning Friday, May 6, 2011, sandbags will be available for Stephensville-Belle River residents from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday, and 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Saturday. A...
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PUBLIC AWARENESS MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY REGARDING POTENTIAL FLOODING ISSUES FOR BUTTE LAROSE
(St. Martinville, La.)- A public awareness meeting regarding the potential flooding issues for Butte LaRose will be held on Tuesday, May 10th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Butte LaRose Fire Department locat...
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FIVE BREAUX BRIDGE MEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT OF 61 TONS OF METAL
(St. Martinville, La.)-Since the beginning of May 2011, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office has made five arrests in connection with the theft of just over 61 tons of metal.
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