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NO WAKE ZONE BEING LIFTED FOR LOWER ST. MARTIN PARISH

The No Wake Zone that was put into place earlier this month in Lower St. Martin Parish (Stephensville and Belle River) due to the threat of high water has been rescinded.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's office and St. Martin Government thank the public for its patience and cooperation during the potential flood event.

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AT CITY COUNCIL – Baton Rouge attorney and St. Martinville native Shone Pierre offers compromises to allow the historic Mardi Gras parade to continue for its 55th year. (Karl Jeter)

City sued over Mardi Gras parade

The Newcomers Club, facing an attempt by the city to cancel the 55th annual Mardi Gras parade, has filed suit in federal court.
The club’s attorney, Shone Pierre, in a press release issued on Friday, Jan. 22, wrote that the lawsuit will allege a violation of the First Amendment clause protecting the right of peaceful assembly.

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The 2016 high school football season has reached the halfway mark and the District 5-4A campaign begins Friday for the league’s five teams.

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