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Congressman Higgins Announces Funding for Shipyards in St. Mary Parish
2 weeks ago
Congressman Higgins Announces Funding for Shipyards in St. Mary Parish
LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today Conrad Shipyard and Bollinger Marine Fabricators will receive over $1.5 million…
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…
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…
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 —…
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.…
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…
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…
Metal Shark Expands Puerto Rico Customer Base with Latest Law Enforcement Vessel Delivery
January 27, 2020
Metal Shark Expands Puerto Rico Customer Base with Latest Law Enforcement Vessel Delivery
Jeanerette, LA – January 27th, 2020: Shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered a new 36-foot welded-aluminum patrol boat to the Policia…