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Mayor: Iowa will join Summer Food Service Program despite initial concerns
Iowa will be participating in the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Summer Food Service Program for an 11th year, but the decision to participate again did not come without questions. At the Iowa Town Council meeting on Monday, Mayor Neal Watkins raised concerns about the language of the contract between the town and CPPJ. He said […]
Portion of Calcasieu River closed to boat traffic
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is closing part of the Calcasieu River to recreational boat traffic due to high water. The closure, effective immediately, is from the U.S. 171 bridge north and east to the Jefferson Davis Parish line. That portion of the Calcasieu River is in a major flood stage due to recent rains. […]
PHOTO FEATURE — West Orange-Cove CISD celebrates top district employees
West Orange-Cove CISD district employees of the year were announced during the annual Retirement and Employee Recognition Banquet. They include Jakeshia Wright, Auxiliary Employee of the Year; Benjamin Booker III, Paraprofessional of the Yea; and Kandi Jolivette, Teacher of the Year. All pictured here with Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris. The post PHOTO FEATURE — West Orange-Cove CISD celebrates top district employees appeared first on Orange Leader.
Declaration of Disaster for Orange County issued; officials share concerns
Judge John Gothia and the Orange County Office of Emergency Management issued a Declaration of Disaster for Orange County on Thursday. The declaration was issued in an abundance of caution for low areas and areas along the Neches and Sabine Rivers of Orange County. County leaders are asking area residents to take the necessary precautions […] The post Declaration of Disaster for Orange County issued; officials share concerns appeared first on Orange Leader.
Southeast Texas prepares for District 21 runoff race
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Election leaders in Jasper, Orange and Jefferson Counties have been hard at work making sure the District 21 Primary runoff goes off without a hitch. A race that has quickly become one of the hottest in Texas. "We have three counties that are going to...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Former resident says Mayor Pro Tem Burch improperly maligned
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Councilwoman Terrie Turner Salter’s statement re: Paul Burch, Mayor Pro Tem. First, I want to say that I was born and resided for 50 years in Orange. My mother and her five brothers and many of my relatives were also born here and many still live in […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Former resident says Mayor Pro Tem Burch improperly maligned appeared first on Orange Leader.
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