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Naomi King Staff Writer HOUMA — A lack of money for repairs has kept two of Houma’s gyms closed since Hurricane Gustav more than a year ago, recreation officials said.
Fourteen people are accused of more than $50,000 in food stamp fraud after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike.
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — While Ida came onshore as a relatively weak tropical system Tuesday morning, and no damage was reported by representatives of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, county emergency workers were taking no chances. Police in Robertsdale and Loxley report that there were no problems in their towns during the storm, and Robertsdale Mayor Charles Murphy e-mailed that, “We didn't ...
The diving gear of a man who died Saturday after diving at the Oriskany will be sent to North Carolina for testing.
USA is known for its unwavering dedication to its academic calendar, but with Tropical Storm Ida’s arrival Nov. 10, USA took that dedication too far, putting its calendar ahead of student safety.
By 10qk. Sonesta International Hotels Corp. ( SNSTA ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-11-13. Read more » »
If a challenge to Destin harbor dredging cost Holiday Isle a shot at beach restoration, will a second challenge turn things around? In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, the Holiday Isle Improvement Association, Destin Pointe, Jetty East, Inlet Reef,...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Good ideas die hard.
It was a half hour before sunrise Saturday and the scene unfolding around our duck boat in the Delacroix marsh deserved a page in one of those coffee table picture books.
Adams County spent $2.1 million more in the 2008-2009 fiscal year than it had budgeted.
GULFPORT — While many pastors of churches on the Gulf Coast are reaching out to the community, Gulfhaven Mennonite Church’s pastor Nelson Roth is reaching out to the pastors.
By 10qk. National Security Group Inc. ( NSEC ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-09-30. Read more » »
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Former congressman William Jefferson was sentenced to 13 years in prison by a federal judge Friday for his conviction on bribery, racketeering and money-laundering charges. Jefferson was not required to surrender to authorities immediately. Judge T.S. Ellis said it is possible that Jefferson could remain free throughout the expected appeal process, but that decision wouldn't be ...
ELBA, Ala.----The National Security Group, Inc. , today reported results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, as follows: Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 2009 2008 2009 2008 Premium Income $ 14,357,000 $ 11,707,000 $ 44,950,000 $ 42,261,000 Investment ...
A nine-mile spur prevents a key West Feliciana Parish industrial site from linking to the remaining 2,900 railroad miles in Louisiana — and to business beyond the state, industry leaders claim.
Monday's St. Charles Parish Council meeting will start at 3 p.m. rather than the usual 6 p.m. to accommodate contractors connecting a new generator with the building's electrical system. No change in normal courthouse hours are expected, parish spokeswoman...