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BB sales tax hike will be on Nov. 16 ballot

After the passage of a resolution on Aug. 13 made it official, a proposal for a one-cent sales tax increase within city limits will go before voters here on Nov. 16. The issue received unanimous support of council members at last week’s...

Adjourned, but not over – Mayor Melinda Mitchell gathered her papers and walked out after declaring “this meeting is over” halfway through Monday’s St. Martinville City Council meeting. But the meeting continued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig Prosper presiding.(Karl Jeter)

Mayor walks out of meeting

Monday’s meeting of the St. Martinville City Council was another three-hour marathon, but half of it was carried out without Mayor Melinda Mitchell and two council members. As a contentious set of agenda items critical of Building and Zoning...

Kiwanis Club car show is Saturday

Owners of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles are polishing their prized possessions to converge on Magnolia Park in St. Martinville this Saturday, Aug. 24, for the third annual Kiwanis Hangin’ on the Bayou Antique and Classic Car Show. An...

Council issues apology to two police officers

Building and zoning director Shedrick Berard was given a three-day suspension without pay after the city council issued an apology to two police officers Berard accused of lying. At the August 5 city council meeting, the continuing issue...

Bids opened for next I-10 project between BB & Henderson

Bids for another major I-10 upgrade in St. Martin Parish were opened recently by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The project, with a budget of $87.7 million, was awarded to Gilchrist Construction of Jeanerette and...

Benoit

SM hires experienced lineman, grants raise

The city council made progress on addressing a shortage of experienced electrical workers by approving the hiring of a recently-retired, top-rated SLEMCO lineman. In a special meeting on July 31, the council voted unanimously to add Kevin...

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BB sales tax hike will be on Nov. 16 ballot

After the passage of a resolution on Aug. 13 made it official, a proposal for a one-cent sales tax increase within city limits will go before voters here on Nov. 16.

Adjourned, but not over – Mayor Melinda Mitchell gathered her papers and walked out after declaring “this meeting is over” halfway through Monday’s St. Martinville City Council meeting. But the meeting continued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig Prosper presiding.(Karl Jeter)

Mayor walks out of meeting

Monday’s meeting of the St. Martinville City Council was another three-hour marathon, but half of it was carried out without Mayor Melinda Mitchell and two council members.

Kiwanis Club car show is Saturday

Owners of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles are polishing their prized possessions to converge on Magnolia Park in St. Martinville this Saturday, Aug.

Council issues apology to two police officers

Building and zoning director Shedrick Berard was given a three-day suspension without pay after the city council issued an apology to two police officers Berard accused of lying.

Bids opened for next I-10 project between BB & Henderson

Bids for another major I-10 upgrade in St. Martin Parish were opened recently by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Sports

TIGER SOCCER 2017-18

TIGER SOCCER 2017-18 — Members of the 2017-18 varsity soccer team at St. Martinville Sr.

Cecilia cruises past DeRidder

Cecilia – The Bulldogs were a little slow getting started but as the game progressed Cecilia took command and finished up with an impressive 41-8 first round victory over DeRidder here last Friday.

Cat fight goes to The ’Ville

St. Martinville – St. Martinville opened an early lead and then managed to hold off a determined band of Breaux Bridge Tigers in the regular season finale for the two St.

Gators no match for Bulldogs

Lafayette – Cecilia exploded to a 28-0 first quarter lead and was on top 42-7 at halftime on the way to an easy 42-21 victory over Beau Chene last Friday.

Finding balance with extracurricular activities

Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students.

Lifestyle

Mrs. Daniel W. Godeaux

Broussard – Angelle Marie Thomassee and Daniel Wade Godeaux were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Friday, November 10, 2017, during a 6:30 p.m.

Lagrange – Castille

James and Delores Lagrange of Arnaudville and Tanja Noel of Breaux Bridge are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kali Lagrange, and son, Kaynon Castille.