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  1. "Common Ground" column for April 5, 2013Read the original story

    Apr 4, 2013 | The Advocate

    ... involves nothing more than a nice wind, a big field, kites, bands and lawn chairs at Kite Fest Louisiane in Port Allen. Hundreds of people are going to be there Saturday and Sunday, escaping to touch the clouds with their homemade or store-bought ...

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  2. Contract award to replace drawbridge controlsRead the original story

    Apr 4, 2013 | KLFY-TV Lafayette

    The Causeway Commission voted to award a $1.5 million contract to a Port Allen company to replace the aging control system that operates the drawbridge on the 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

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  3. Baker PD arrests processed Mar. 22 - 28Read the original story w/Photo

    Apr 4, 2013 | Zachary Plainsman News

    Karl Cooper, 44, Port Allen, affidavit warrants for domestic abuse battery, child endangerment, simple criminal damage to property and disturbing the peace Caleb Jarrell, 24, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for safety belt use George Pikes, 19, Baton Rouge, theft of goods Tony Williams, 33, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for ... (more) 1 comment

  4. Port Allen mayor, council debate SUV purchaseRead the original story

    Apr 4, 2013 | KSLA-TV Shreveport

    Port Allen City Council members clashed with Mayor Demetric Slaughter over her decision not to sign off on a check to purchase a sport utility vehicle for the fire department.

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  5. Controversy between city leaders continues in Port AllenRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 3, 2013 | WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

    The Port Allen committee meeting became a tense affair Wednesday when Fire Chief Rick Boudreaux updated the council about a new $29,000 truck his department was planning to add to its fleet.

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  6. Port Allen: More drama during council meetingRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | WBRZ

    The political blame game continues on the west bank of the Mississippi river. This time, a firestorm over a truck for the fire chief, that was approved and budgeted last year.

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  7. Grambling set to open spring practiceRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | The Times

    ... performance. "Somebody has to step up," Doug Williams said. "If not, we've got a young kid (Justin Kelly from Port Allen) coming in, and we'll give him every opportunity. He's a big back, 5-11, 235. We need one of them." GSU is scheduled to play ...

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  8. Causeway Commission awards $1.5 million contract to replace drawbridge control systemRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | The Times-Picayune

    The Causeway Commission voted Wednesday to award a $1.5 million contract to a Port Allen company to replace the aging control system that operates the drawbridge on the 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

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  9. Mayor refuses to buy SUV despite contractRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | WBRZ

    Controversy continues to surround the Mayor of Port Allen, and some council members believe her latest actions could border on breaking the law.

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  10. Play VideoRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | WBRZ

    Controversy continues to surround the Mayor of Port Allen, and some council members believe her latest actions could border on breaking the law.

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  11. Around the Westside for April 3Read the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | The Advocate

    ... spending and economic development. A jambalaya benefit dinner is being held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Port Allen Community Center Pavilion to raise funds for 5-year-old cancer patient Azalee Carroll. The Pointe Coupee Parish Chamber of ...

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  12. Heroes: photographic exhibit in Port AllenRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | The Times

    PORT ALLEN -- Photographer Steve Schapiro remembers crawling among other photographers' legs to get a shot of Jacqueline Kennedy as she and the president waited for the Shah of Iran at Washington National Airport in April 1962.

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  13. Porter spurns Saints for RaidersRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 2, 2013 | WGNO-TV New Orleans

    ... Porter had been courted by the Saints. He visited the team's Metairie facility last week. Porter, who hails from Port Allen, was drafted by the Saints in the second round in 2008. His best season was 2009, when intercepted four passes. Porter's 74 ...

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  14. Driver faces DWI 3rd offense, other violations after crashRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 2, 2013 | WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

    ... utility vehicle in West Virginia. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office has started an investigation into Port Allen.Darryl Purpera with the state auditor's office says a team from the investigative audit division was at Port Allen A man and ...

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  15. Houston Ad Agency Racks-Up Awards for Strip Club AdvertisingRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | PRWeb

    ... in Baton Rouge and the Penthouse Club in New Orleans as well as Kirkendoll Management's Crazy Horse Cabarets in Port Allen and Gonzales, Louisiana. The Penthouse Club ads weren't the only honors awarded to The Hucksters on the night. In total, the ...

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  16. Port Allen under investigation by state auditor's officeRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 1, 2013 | WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

    ... drivers of a stopped car on I-12. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office has started an investigation into Port Allen. Darryl Purpera with the state auditor's office says a team from the investigative audit division was at Port Allen City Hall ...

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  17. State investigators visit Port Allen Mayor's OfficeRead the original story

    Apr 1, 2013 | WBRZ

    A team of state investigators paid a visit to the Port Allen Mayor's Office Monday, and made very clear the trip was no April Fools' prank.

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  18. Proposal: West Bank Connector from BR to NORead the original story

    Apr 1, 2013 | WBRZ

    ... design firm, is working with six parishes on a plan that would bring an "interstate-quality" highway connecting Port Allen with New Orleans on the west side of the Mississippi River. The Advocate reports the $1.656 billion project would run through ...

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  19. Proposed highway would connect N.O. to Baton Rouge via west bankRead the original story

    Apr 1, 2013 | WWL-TV New Orleans

    ... design firm, is working with six parishes on a plan that would bring an "interstate-quality" highway connecting Port Allen with New Orleans on the west side of the Mississippi River. The Advocate reports (http://bit.ly/1277IZ0 ) the $1.656 billion ...

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  20. Continue reading a 'Read the original story

    Mar 30, 2013 | The Advocate

    ... design firm, is working with six parishes on a plan that would bring an "interstate-quality" highway connecting Port Allen with New Orleans on the west side of the Mississippi River. The $1.656 billion project would run through West Baton Rouge, ...

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