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Preppy Pelican Celebrates Holds Ribbon Cutting
4 weeks ago
Preppy Pelican Celebrates Holds Ribbon Cutting
The Preppy Pelican recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the children’s boutique. The store is owned and…
Southland Firearms Celebrates Grand Opening
4 weeks ago
Southland Firearms Celebrates Grand Opening
Southland Firearms in Bayou Vista recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Owner David Hill was joined by…
Pelican Companies Title Sponsor for Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo for Second Consecutive Year
April 12, 2022
Pelican Companies Title Sponsor for Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Pelican Companies of America is the title sponsor of the 10th Annual Morgan…
Ochsner St. Mary Celebrates National Doctor’s Day with Luncheon
April 1, 2022
Ochsner St. Mary Celebrates National Doctor’s Day with Luncheon
On Thursday, March 31, Ochsner St. Mary treated their doctors to a special luncheon in honor of National Doctor’s Day,…
Local Videographer Named Winner in 2022 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards
March 30, 2022
Local Videographer Named Winner in 2022 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards
Patterson, LA – Smoove Films & Media Productions, owned by Patterson native Joshua Stewart Sr., was announced as a winner…
Cajun Treasures Boutique Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting
March 29, 2022
Cajun Treasures Boutique Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting
Cajun Treasures Boutique, located in the former Lirette Ford building in Morgan City, celebrated its recent opening with a ribbon-cutting…
Conrad Shipyard Awarded Navy Contract
March 21, 2022
Conrad Shipyard Awarded Navy Contract
MORGAN CITY, La., – Conrad Shipyard, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the…
Congressman Higgins Issues Statement on Russian Oil Ban, Calls for U.S. Energy Production
March 8, 2022
Congressman Higgins Issues Statement on Russian Oil Ban, Calls for U.S. Energy Production
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after the announcement that President Biden will ban Russian…
Morgan City Restaurateurs Donate $100,000 to Support Student-Athletes
February 26, 2022
Morgan City Restaurateurs Donate $100,000 to Support Student-Athletes
THIBODAUX, La. — Morgan City restaurateurs Brenda and Gregory Hamer, Sr. have donated $100,000 to Nicholls State University Athletics which…
Beth Price-Chaisson Introduced as St. Mary Chamber of Commerce President
February 23, 2022
Beth Price-Chaisson Introduced as St. Mary Chamber of Commerce President
Beth Price-Chaisson has been introduced as the newly-appointed president of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce. The president’s position was…
Louisiana Travel Association Honors Clarion Inn & Suites of Morgan City for Post-Ida Efforts
February 8, 2022
Louisiana Travel Association Honors Clarion Inn & Suites of Morgan City for Post-Ida Efforts
Alexandria, La. (Feb. 02, 2022) – The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Accommodation of the Year/Full-Service Lodging: Clarion Inn Morgan…
Maria Manuel joins M C Bank as General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer
January 11, 2022
Maria Manuel joins M C Bank as General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer
MORGAN CITY – M C Bank & Trust CEO Christopher LeBato has announced an attorney and veteran Human Resources Director…
Patterson Total Health Clinic Celebrates Grand Opening
December 18, 2021
Patterson Total Health Clinic Celebrates Grand Opening
The Patterson Total Health Clinic recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony which was attended by local officials,…
Louisiana Attorney General to Speak at St. Mary Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon
April 6, 2021
Louisiana Attorney General to Speak at St. Mary Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon
The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce will host Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry as guest speaker during this month’s Business…
Gov. Edwards Announces Plans for 50-Acre Louisiana Space Campus
March 10, 2021
Gov. Edwards Announces Plans for 50-Acre Louisiana Space Campus
BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the State of Louisiana has signed an agreement with NASA’s Michoud…
Metal Shark Delivers Two 50’ Fireboats to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
February 1, 2021
Metal Shark Delivers Two 50’ Fireboats to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
JEANERETTE, La., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two of three new welded-aluminum “50 Defiant”…
Highway 182/Atchafalaya River Bridge to Remain Closed into Wednesday Morning
January 26, 2021
Highway 182/Atchafalaya River Bridge to Remain Closed into Wednesday Morning
The Louisiana Department of Transportation says the Highway 182/Atchafalaya River bridge will remain closed through Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. …
Metal Shark Developing Autonomous Naval Defense System for the United States Marine Corps
January 25, 2021
Metal Shark Developing Autonomous Naval Defense System for the United States Marine Corps
JEANERETTE, La., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to develop and implement the…
Gov. Edwards Announces Gulf Island to Expand Shipyard Workforce Near Houma
October 21, 2020
Gov. Edwards Announces Gulf Island to Expand Shipyard Workforce Near Houma
BATON ROUGE — Wednesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. President and CEO Richard W. Heo announced…
St. Mary Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 Reporting Higher Than Normal Salt Levels in Amelia and Siracusaville Area Water
September 1, 2020
St. Mary Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 Reporting Higher Than Normal Salt Levels in Amelia and Siracusaville Area Water
Statement from St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1: “The St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1…
KQKI to Live Stream Wednesday’s Legislative Luncheon
July 10, 2020
KQKI to Live Stream Wednesday’s Legislative Luncheon
The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon on Wednesday, July 15 beginning at 11:30…
Nicholls Named Top Sales Program by Business Magazine
July 7, 2020
Nicholls Named Top Sales Program by Business Magazine
THIBODAUX, La. — Sales Education Foundation has named the Nicholls State University sales program one of the best in North…
Metal Shark Introduces 52-Foot, 80 MPH Military “Super Interceptor” With Production Underway
June 23, 2020
Metal Shark Introduces 52-Foot, 80 MPH Military “Super Interceptor” With Production Underway
Jeanerette, LA – Shipbuilder Metal Shark has introduced the welded-aluminum “52 Fearless Super Interceptor,” an offshore-capable, ultra-high-performance military patrol vessel…
Gov. Edwards Anmounces Louisiana to Move Into Phase II of Reopening
June 1, 2020
Gov. Edwards Anmounces Louisiana to Move Into Phase II of Reopening
Louisiana Governor John Edwards announced on Monday that the state will enter Phase II of reopening the state’s economy on…
Governor Edwards: All Louisiana Parishes Eligible for COVID-19 Business Aid
March 19, 2020
Governor Edwards: All Louisiana Parishes Eligible for COVID-19 Business Aid
SBA loans of up to $2 million will aid Louisiana’s more than 440,000 small businesses BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov.…
McDonald's Offering Free "Thank You" Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers
April 21, 2020
McDonald's Offering Free "Thank You" Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers
McDonald’s is saying thanks to frontline heroes by offering free “Thank You” meals to first responders and healthcare workers. Terry…
Report: State of Louisiana to Close Casinos at Midnight for Two Weeks
March 16, 2020
Report: State of Louisiana to Close Casinos at Midnight for Two Weeks
The state of Louisiana has moved to close all casinos across the state in an effort to slow the spread of…
Walmart and Rouses Changing Store Hours Due to Coronavirus Concerns
March 14, 2020
Walmart and Rouses Changing Store Hours Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Walmart and Rouses have both adjusted their hours of business in order to give their employees time to sanitize and…
Gov. Edwards: State-Led Program to Offer COVID-19 Small Business Help
April 1, 2020
Gov. Edwards: State-Led Program to Offer COVID-19 Small Business Help
Firms of fewer than 100 employees will be able to borrow up to $100,000 at below-market interest rates BATON ROUGE —…
The Port of Morgan City and St. Mary Parish Department of Economic Development Release Video Aimed at Attracting Business and Industry to the Parish
February 5, 2020
The Port of Morgan City and St. Mary Parish Department of Economic Development Release Video Aimed at Attracting Business and Industry to the Parish
The Port of Morgan City and St. Mary Parish Department of Economic Development have released a video aimed at attracting…