State Superintendent of Schools John White spent several hours visiting Hattie Watts Elementary on Monday.
A resolution calling for elections to renew three St. Mary Parish school property taxes was approved by the School Board Thursday, but was preceded by a request from state Sen.
A state-funded feasibility study finds tolls starting at 18 cents a mile could pay from one-quarter to one-half of the more than $3 billion price tag to complete I-49 South from Lafayette to New Or
Sen. Bret and Kim Allain, of Adeline, celebrated their 30th anniversary on June 28 with a renewal of vows in which the Rev. Jody Simoneaux officiated. A reception followed at their home.
The 2014 session of the Legislature opened Monday in Baton Rouge with Gov. Bobby Jindal saying he was committed to something St. Mary Parish needs — workforce development.