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This state lawmaker has been named Alliance for Good Government's legislator of the year
The Alliance for Good Government has selected state Rep. Matthew Willard, a Democrat from New Orleans who chairs his party’s caucus, to receive its 2024 Legislator of the Year award. “It’s an incredible honor,” Willard said. “Usually whoever they give that to has demonstrated an ability to succeed, to...
Recapturing the magic: LC-M Bears eyeing first outright district title since ‘94
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears are hungry to get back the top of their district. They haven’t sat in first place at season’s end since sharing a co-champions title with Lumberton in 2021. Their last outright district championship came in 1994 – three decades ago. Head coach Eric Peevey hopes this year’s team can recapture the […] The post Recapturing the magic: LC-M Bears eyeing first outright district title since ‘94 appeared first on Orange Leader.
A new era: Bobcats establishing culture in year one under Jeff Breaux
When one chapter comes to a close, a new one begins. The Orangefield Bobcats find themselves in the midst of a major transition as they approach their first season without longtime head coach Josh Smalley since 2011. A coach’s first year with their new program tends to create growing pains, and taking over the mantle […] The post A new era: Bobcats establishing culture in year one under Jeff Breaux appeared first on Orange Leader.
Single-car crash near Pine Forest leaves woman hospitalized
ORANGE COUNTY, Texas — A single-car crash in Orange County has left a woman in serious condition. The crash reportedly happened at around 6:30 p.m. when a woman driving a Ford Mustang along Four Oaks Ranch road veered off of the small, rural road for "unknown reasons". The Mustang...
Why the Louisiana AG and New Orleans DA are at odds over deals for long-serving prisoners
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and Attorney General Liz Murrill have managed an uneasy pact when it comes to tackling crime in New Orleans. A deal between the two allows the attorney general to prosecute anyone arrested by Louisiana State Police working in the city. Williams, who took office as a progressive Democratic reformer, seemed to welcome the help from the newly elected Republican attorney general. And though crime is down, the AG's workload in the city is growing. Proactive patrols by the new Troop Nola have jailed dozens over the summer, and sources say a surge of 30 to 40 additional troopers is coming in a few weeks.
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
Shell wants to move into protective 'buffer zone' of historic Louisiana plantation
Shell Chemical Co., owner of the Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation in Geismar, conducted a major restoration of the structure about a decade ago. Now it seeks to remove the property's historical site designation overlay, saying it has no intention of operating on the historic site but wants to move into the buffer around it.
Rotary Club Clean Up Day Service
The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self”. With that in mind, on August 24, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Youngsville (RCY) performed service hours by doing a Clean Up Day along East Milton Avenue (Highway 92) in Youngsville, Louisiana. RCY adopted Milton Avenue in...
Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Hazmat scene at Highway 1 near Morganza Spillway
MORGANZA - Fire officials are managing a Hazmat scene on Highway 1 near the Morganza Spillway, according to the Morganza Fire Department. Fire officials say there is no threat to the public and the situation is isolated to one specific area. Officials did not identify what substance leaked or how the Hazmat scene took place.
Iberia DA's attorney argues immunity in attempt to dismiss lawsuit by witness held 6 months
The attorney for Iberia Parish District Attorney Bo Duhé argued Friday that Duhé and an assistant district attorney have immunity in a federal case filed by a witness they jailed for six months without the opportunity for release. Carol Whitehurst, a federal magistrate judge on the United States...
Port Neches-Groves baseball heads into the future with former Orangefield Head Coach Tim Erickson
PORT NECHES, Texas — Port Neches-Groves will face a new dawn when 2025 rolls around. The Indians baseball program will enter their next season under the leadership of former head coach of the Orangefield Bobcats, Tim Erickson. Scott Carter called it a career after the 2023 season with PNG...
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