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Mason-Sons set July 7 wedding
Susan and Wilber Sons Jr. of Berwick wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Robin Ann Sons, to Christopher Lee Mason, son of Claire and Gary Mason of Morgan Cit...
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LaGrange-Schram to wed April 28
Mark and Malinda Schram of Lake Charles wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Schram, to Blake Henry LaGrange, son of Henry “Bo” and Margaret Dra...
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Breaux-Ranson exchange vows in New Orleans
Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church in New Orleans was the setting Nov. 19 when Ashley Nicole Breaux and Andrew Michael Ranson were united in holy matrimony. The Rev. Michael Schneller officiated t...
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Billeaud-Gros marriage set Feb. 18
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Oudrey Jules Gros Jr. and Jeanne Marie Gros of Belle River wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Andrea Rose Gros, to Andre Paul Billeaud, son of Eugene Alfred...
Credeur-Guidry exchange vows in Baldwin
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Anna Maria Credeur and Brian Elliott Guidry were married Dec. 10 during a 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony at Baldwin Baptist Mission Church. The Rev. Anthony Thibodeaux officiated. The bride is the da...
Blood-Johns wedding set Feb. 25
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Judith C. Blood of Morgan City, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Blood of Pineville wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Carol Blood, to Lloyd Nelson John...
Smith-Crappell exchange wedding vows Nov. 19
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Heather Marie Smith and Casey Reed Crappell were united in holy matrimony Nov. 19 during a 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony at First Baptist Church in Morgan City. The Rev. Kendall Gilmer officiated. T...
Blanchard-Aucoin to wed Jan. 20
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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pierre Blanchard Jr. of Napoleonville wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Blanchard, to Jonathan Paul Aucoin, son of Jane ...
Leon-Albritton to wed Saturday
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Leah Anslum and Richard Albritton of Morgan City wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Nicole Albritton, to Oscar Uliser Leon, son of Eva and Oscar...
Pontiff and Mayer to exchange vows
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Donald Pontiff Jr. and Kim and Herman Smith Jr. wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marla Pontiff to Courtney Mayer. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Nell Hopkins and the lat...
Crochet and Hebert joined in marriage
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Stacey L. Crochet and Damien C.W. Hebert exchanged vows during a double-ring ceremony on Saturday, February 4 at 5 p.m. at The Manor in St. Martinville. Brother Blaise Smith officiated the ceremony...
Pellerin and Howell to exchange vows
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Glynn and Suzanne Pellerin of Franklin wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angelle Marie Pellerin to Joseph Francis Howell. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of St. Francis Academy...
Stiel and Strohm to exchange vows
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Mr. and Mrs. Donelson Palfrey Stiel Sr. and Mrs. Cheryl Neumann Kemper of Franklin are pleased to announce the engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter, Caroline Susan Stiel to Joseph...
St. Amand and Bourgeois to exchange vows
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Ronald St. Amand and Faye St. Amand of Opelousas wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rhonda F. St. Amand to Blake T. Bourgeois Jr. The bride-elect is a grad...
Box and Pichoff joined in marriage
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Alayna Jacqueline Box and Devin Wade Pichoff exchanged vows on Saturday, October 15 at 6 p.m. during a double-ring ceremony held at a plantation gazebo. Russell Rhodes officiated the ceremony. The...
Local births announced
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Born to Shaqunia Marie Harris and De’von Edward Marsh of Morgan City, a boy, De’von Royal Marsh, on Oct. 22 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measur...
More local births announced
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Born to De’Andra De’Trice Johnson and Kirby Vantroy Madison Jr. of Franklin, a boy, Kirby Vantroy Madison III, on Dec. 5 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 oun...
Local births announced
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Clark III (nee: Danielle Marie Campo) of Morgan City, a girl, Alayna RayAnn Clark, on Dec. 18 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. She weighed 8 pounds ...
Local births announced
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Born to Jakkia Kiare’ Dalcour and Johnny Donovan Francois of Morgan City, a girl, Khyla Ziare’ Francois, on Nov. 22 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces a...
Births at TRMC
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Born to Danielle Maritza Fisher and Chance Ryan Marks of Morgan City, a girl, Layla Rayne Marks, on Nov. 17 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measu...
New arrivals announced
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Born to Sandy Lynn Keim Dalon and Terrell Winding of Pierre Part, a girl, Aaliyah Melinda Winding, on Aug. 25 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and mea...
Beau Rivage celebrates the return of Biloxi Blonde
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Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Miss., held a Biloxi Blonde Launch Party Feb. 16 at its Coast nightclub. The party was to announce the return of Beau Rivage’s top-selling microbrew pre-Hurricane Katrina. ...
Lion King cast set for New Orleans
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Casting has been announced for the New Orleans premiere engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. The stage production will leap onto the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts’ stage from Ma...
Nicholls has February meetings, musicals
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Area French-speakers interested in preserving and developing French language and culture in the southeast Louisiana region are invited to participate in the Cercle Francophone, a group spearheaded ...
Tuneweavers return for spring season
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Tuneweavers, the Morgan City and Tri-Cities area community chorus, are starting practice for the spring concert. Chorus members meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at 1024 Front St. All vocal parts and levels ...
Children’s Museum to host 'Treasure Buddies' screening
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Local children have the opportunity to see a screening of Disney’s movie, “Treasure Buddies,” before its release to DVD and Blue-ray. The Children’s Museum of Acadiana in Lafayette will host the s...
Grammy nominees to play at Nicholls' Swamp Stomp
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The fourth annual Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival at Nicholls State University will feature an extensive lineup of Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop acts — among them, two recent Grammy nominees. Louisia...
AICR Test Kitchen: Pasta salad satisfies
by the American Institute for Cancer Research
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Creating a fresh and nutritious salad is a sure taste pleaser. This pasta dish is easy to prepare and substantial enough to satisfy, yet doesn’t leave you feeling too full or listless. Fusilli is ...
AICR HealthTalk: Is Greek yogurt best?
by KAREN COLLINS, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research
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Q: I’ve heard that eating after dinner leads to weight gain. What is the latest I should eat at night to avoid that? A: What matters most for weight control is how the total calories you eat all d...
Redbud tree gives early-spring color
by LSU AgCenter Horticulturists Dan Gill, Kyle Huffstickler and Allen Owings
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Redbuds are one of our more popular early spring-flowering small trees. The most common redbud species is the Eastern redbud — Cercis canadensis — the one we primarily plant in Louisiana. Other red...
Health-e-Recipes: One-pot dishes simplify meals
by AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
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One-pot dishes are a simple way to add a variety of vegetables to any table. The flexibility of using different ingredients without sacrificing taste is great for picky eaters. Served over fiber-r...
AICR Test Kitchen: Spinach cakes
by From the American Institute for Cancer Research
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Popeye, the classic cartoon character, had it right. Spinach is packed with nutrients. And, serving it in little cakes not only makes for an elegant and appealing presentation, but it allows you to...
HealthTalk: Reduce meat in stews and casseroles
by By KAREN COLLINS, MS, RD, CDN
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American Institute for Cancer Research Q: You talk about changing the proportions of meat and vegetables in stews and casseroles to make them more healthful. How do I do that without a new recipe?...
Foster Elementary teachers attend conference
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W.P. FOSTER ELEMENTARY teachers recently attended the LACUE (Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators) state conference in New Orleans. Teachers throughout the state gained information on ...
St. John Elementary announces Principal’s List and Honor Roll for second nine weeks
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Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and Honor Roll PRINCIPAL’S LIST: First Grade: Nathan Adams, Taylor Breaux, Emma Clements, Hilary Pillaro, Gabrielle Rineholt, Kennedi Robin, Matthew Sonnier Se...
LaGrange Elementary announces Honor Roll and Principal’s List
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LAGRANGE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S LIST First Grade: Kierra Ballet, Dalyn Bell, Amari Butler, Alex Garrison, Layla Gray, Ariana Guilbeau, Daishon Hawkins, Tia Hawkins, Brooke Ina, Destiny Kemp, A’S...
Franklin High announces Creative Writing Contest winners
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Several Franklin Senior High students recently participated in the 2011 National Community Awareness Creative Writing Contest. There were a total of 99 contest entries, 15 finalists, six community ...
West St. Mary High School presents Homecoming Court
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WEST ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL recently presented its 2011 – 2012 Homecoming Court. Representatives pictured from left are (seated) Chelsee Connor, senior; Launa Metz, senior; Tanisha James, senior; (st...
Franklin High donation
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FRANKLIN SENIOR HIGH School students in Gary Garrison’s first block civics/free enterprise class recently made a monetary donation to Chez Hope. The students were saving money for a pizza party, bu...
Hanson students visit nursing home
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HANSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Touch Team members recently visited Franklin Health Care Center to spread Mardi Gras cheer. The students walked through the halls of the facility handing out Mardi Gras ...
Boudreaux grows huge turnip
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Eugene Boudreaux grew this 12.8 pound turnip this winter in his garden. Boudreaux grows along La. 182 on the Franklin side of the Baldwin Bridge.
Native plants topic of BVGC February meeting
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“Wild and Wonderful: Louisiana’s Native Plants for Public and Private Gardens” was the theme for Bayou Vista Garden Club’s February meeting held at the Bayou Vista Community Center. Beth Erwin, Lo...
PGC recognizes Cremaldi yard
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Hammond, Covington set AgCenter garden shows
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The Hammond Spring Garden Day is set for March 10 and the Northshore Garden Show is March 16-17 in Covington. Spring Garden Day will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research S...
Krewe of Sucrose holds Maid's Luncheon
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THE KREWE OF SUCROSE held its Maid’s Luncheon on Monday, February 20 at the Grevemberg House in Franklin. Pictured from bottom are Queen Sucrose LXXI Kily Landen, Maid Allison Lorenzo, Maid Emma Du...



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