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Famous rehab center opens in Lafayette

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 1:32pm Ken Grissom

Teen Challenge has opened its ninth center in Louisiana for the rehabilitation of substance abusers.
“ We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3), faith based, 12- to 14-month residential treatment facility that helps men with their substance abuse and other life controlling problems,” said Greg Dill, CEO of Louisiana Teen Challenge.

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Melanie Olivier

St. Martinville native recognized for service with Acadian

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 12:53pm Ken Grissom

Melanie Olivier of St. Martinville was recently honored by Acadian Ambulance for her 21 years of service to the company.
Over the last two decades she has served as an EMT-Basic in Broussard, St. Martinville, and currently New Iberia.

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St. Martin Parish arrests for Monday, July 14

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 12:11pm Ken Grissom

Freddie Handy, 55, 700 block of Martin St., Breaux Bridge; theft of goods, Breaux Bridge Police Department (BBPD).
Joseph O'Quinn, 55, 1000 block of Peach, Parks;

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Parks council looking at leash law

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 4:03pm Ken Grissom

The Village Council last week introduced a proposed ordinance requiring pets to be vaccinated for rabies and imposing a $200 fine for failure to do so.
Council members also got a look at a measure dealing with a leash law and other constraints on pet owners.

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St. Martin Parish arrests for July 11-13

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 10:40am Ken Grissom

Friday, July 11
Juliene Cheatum, 35, Lafayette; failure to appear, warrant (SMSO).
Daylon Jean Batiste, 27, 700 block of St. Martin St., St. Martinville; obscenity (SMPD).
Bryce Roberts, 26, 1000 block of Alexander Cr., St. Martinville; child endangerment/domestic abuse (SMSO).

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Terry Thibodeaux, District A representative on the Breaux Bridge City Council, announces that he is not seeking reelection this fall. Thidodeaux will have served 12 years on the council. (Ken Grissom)

Breaux Bridge Councilman Thibodeaux stepping down

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 2:24pm Ken Grissom

The campaign for mayor here has seemingly gone underground after a round of high-profile forums, but things are moving and shaking elsewhere on the ballot.
Longtime City Councilman Terry Thibodeaux announced at last week’s council meeting that he will not be running for reelection this fall.

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St. Martin Parish arrests for Thursday, July 10

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 10:14am Ken Grissom

Mark Landry, 36, 1800 block of Rees, Breaux Bridge; domestic abuse battery (BBPD).
Wilbert Savoy, 20, 2700 block of Main Hwy., Breaux Bridge; domestic abuse battery (SMSO).
Felton Williams, 25, 600 block of Wild Cherry Ln., Breaux Bridge; probation violation (SMSO).

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St. Martin School Board approves $6.5 million in projects

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 4:44pm Ken Grissom

The St. Martin School Board last week removed nearly $1 million for athletics projects at Breaux Bridge and Cecilia high schools before approving approximately $6.5 million in other jobs funded by 2009 and 2013 bond issues.

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St. Martin Parish arrests for Wednesday, July 9

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 3:14pm Ken Grissom

Colby Angelle, 31, 1500 block of Grand Anse Hwy., Breaux Bridge; issuing worthless checks $300 or more (SMSO).
Angel Caston, 27, 1200 block of Main St., New Iberia; possession of Schedule II narcotics (SMSO).
Colby Dore, 26, 1000 block of Park Dr., St. Martinville; theft of items valued at $300 or more (SMSO).

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St. Martin Hospital among the nation’s ‘Most Wired’

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 2:12pm Ken Grissom

Being at the forefront of information technology has earned four Lafayette General Health-affiliated hospitals recognition among the nation’s “Most Wired.”

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Ronnie Dressel

St. Martinville insurance agent honored by company

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 12:50pm Ken Grissom

Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Ronnie Dressel of St. Martinville for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitability.
The Ronnie Dressel Agency is now one of the top Allstate agencies in the nation for auto and property insurance and financial services.

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5 Disaster Scams to Avoid this Hurricane Season

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 9:30am Mary Terry

When disaster strikes, fraud can increase in Louisiana. The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season is underway and Attorney General Buddy Caldwell wants to make sure your home, family and personal identity remain safe in the event a storm threatens the state.

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News, Sports and Entertainment for St. Martin Parish, La.

Famous rehab center opens in Lafayette

St. Martinville native recognized for service with Acadian

St. Martin Parish arrests for Monday, July 14

Parks council looking at leash law

St. Martin Parish arrests for July 11-13

Breaux Bridge Councilman Thibodeaux stepping down

St. Martin Parish arrests for Thursday, July 10

St. Martin School Board approves $6.5 million in projects

St. Martin Parish arrests for Wednesday, July 9

St. Martin Hospital among the nation’s ‘Most Wired’

St. Martinville insurance agent honored by company

5 Disaster Scams to Avoid this Hurricane Season

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