Lockport News

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. The following is a rundown of action taken by the Lafourche School Board at its regular meeting Wednesday.

A truck slammed into the Thibodaux Fire Department's Bowie station Monday morning, shattering the station's toilets, damaging walls and briefly flooding the building following a three-car wreck in front of the station.

Four faculty members, including a teacher suffering minor burns, were sent to the hospital Monday after a small fire in Central Lafourche High's chemistry lab caused the school to be evacuated.

Lauren Kay Ledet, of Cut Off, Louisiana, and Dennis Paul Gardner, Jr. of Lafayette, Louisiana, were married at 7:00 p.m. on October 23, 2009 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, in Broussard, Louisiana.

John Koplas was a teacher. He taught English for nearly 30 years at Lockport High School, before teaching literature courses at Niagara University and Niagara County Community College after retirement.

Lafourche Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Raceland man accused of shooting another man at a bar in a dispute over stolen wheel rims.

Checks for $250,000 have been delivered to five families of Louisiana National Guard soldiers who died while on active duty.

A new law will help Elgin Community College structure its debt and maintain its tax rate.

A theatrical production centering on one of Louisiana's most-storied political characters returns to the south Louisiana stage this month.

Survivors of five members of the Louisiana National Guard killed in the line of duty will each receive a special $250,000 bonus from the state, the first to receive the awards called for in a law enacted in 2007.

Jared Allemand, a chemist for the Lafourche Parish Water District, explains Wednesday how the water is treated at the plant in Lockport.

Gheens- A single vehicle crash in the community of Gheens killed a Lockport man and injured a 16 year old.

A week ago, Central Lafourche High student Brooke Arabie led cheers at a pep rally for incoming freshmen and participated in a volleyball jamboree.

Gheens- A single vehicle crash in the community of Gheens killed a Lockport man and injured a 16 year old.

Carme Pitrello, who has entertained around the world, returned home this week and will perform at the Lockport Italian Festival on Sunday.

Carme Pitrello, who has entertained around the world, returned home this week and will perform at the Lockport Italian Festival on Sunday.

Derrick L. Carr, 18, 17 Holster Lane, St. Rose, was booked July 16 with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in the presence of juveniles after a traffic stop.

Bisso Marine, a provider of energy and maritime support services, successfully launched three vessels in two recent projects.

The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following news release, which is available on the agencya s web site by clicking HERE U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $17.1 Million in Shipyard Grants The U.S. Department of Transportationa s Maritime Administration today announced $17.1 million in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states.

Lafourche officials had considered a ban on private fireworks displays this year because of dry conditions that prompted a statewide prohibition on outdoor fires.