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Bennett blasts 'Facebook School of Law' critics in Greenhouse case

For most of the past 23 months, 12th Judicial District Judge William “Billy” Bennett has endured the slings and arrows of outrageous comments on Facebook and in news reports, columns and letters to the editor.

Port continues push for more dredging funds

Lack of funding continues to be a major obstacle to keeping waterways properly dredged and facilitating commerce in the Morgan City area. Port leaders are trying to make sure federal officials in Washington, D.C., know about that struggle.

Recalling 1950 discovery of Tunica warrior’s grave

{Editor’s Note: October is Louisiana Archaeology Month. This is the first of a series of archaeology-related articles to help celebrate Avoyelles’ history -- and pre-history -- and those men and women who are dedicated to researching and preserving those links to our past.

Hurricane Nate: One more close call for St. Mary

The Tri-City area was spared most of the effects of Hurricane Nate and just on and off rain Saturday without much wind at all. “We were very fortunate,” said Duval Arthur, St. Mary Parish homeland security and emergency preparedness director.

Sheriff: Man tried to sell Epsom salt as methamphetamine

A 27-year-old Bayou Vista man is accused of trying to pass off Epsom salt as methamphetamine to sell it, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said in a news release. —Brad Derouen, 27, of South Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 4:46 p.m.

Healing on the water

Coping with the experiences of serving in combat is a monumental task many veterans face upon returning to civilian life. Michelle Revoir and Annie Ferguson chose to paddle 2,300 miles in separate canoes down the Mississippi River as a form of therapy.

Congressman Higgins addresses Chamber Breakfast gathering

Third District Representative Clay Higgins was in Crowley on Monday for a day-long series of events that he began with a speaking engagement at the Rice Palace.

Flood-damaged SM museum to open Saturday

More than a year after the August 2016 flood damaged both the Acadian Memorial and the Cultural Heritage Museum on South Market Street, restoration work is now complete. On Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m., the Cultural Heritage Museum will officially reopen.

Erath High Homecoming Court

Erath High 2017 Homecoming Court—Erath High will play Berwick tonight in the annual Homecoming Game. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. The presentation of the court will take place at 6:15 p.m. The queen will be announced at the game that night.

Harvest Time Homecoming Court

Members of the Harvest Time Christian Academy Homecoming Court (L-R): Gabrielle Sonnier, Emily Lormand, Kynley Roy, 2017 HTCA Homecoming Queen: Bethany Rupert, Chrisitana Placher, Audie Roma, Victoria Picard and Claire Schexnider.