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"Common Ground" column for April 5, 2013
... 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 ... Comment?
Contract award to replace drawbridge controls
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. Comment?
Baker PD arrests processed Mar. 22 - 28
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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
Port Allen mayor, council debate SUV purchase
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. Comment?
Controversy between city leaders continues in Port Allen
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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. Comment?
Port Allen: More drama during council meeting
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. Comment?
Grambling set to open spring practice
... 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 ... Comment?
Causeway Commission awards $1.5 million contract to replace drawbridge control system
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. Comment?
Mayor refuses to buy SUV despite contract
Controversy continues to surround the Mayor of Port Allen, and some council members believe her latest actions could border on breaking the law. Comment?
Controversy continues to surround the Mayor of Port Allen, and some council members believe her latest actions could border on breaking the law. Comment?
Around the Westside for April 3
... 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 ... Comment?
Heroes: photographic exhibit in Port Allen
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. Comment?
Porter spurns Saints for Raiders
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... 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 ... Comment?
Driver faces DWI 3rd offense, other violations after crash
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... 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 ... Comment?
Houston Ad Agency Racks-Up Awards for Strip Club Advertising
... 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 ... Comment?
Port Allen under investigation by state auditor's office
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... 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 ... Comment?
State investigators visit Port Allen Mayor's Office
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. Comment?
Proposal: West Bank Connector from BR to NO
... 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 ... Comment?
Proposed highway would connect N.O. to Baton Rouge via west bank
... 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 ... Comment?
... 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, ... Comment?