The Lafourche Gazette - local newspaper located in Larose, Louisiana

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

HEADLINES POSTED Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:03 AM

HOSPITAL TAX RENEWAL SET FOR VOTE
At their meeting last week, the Lafourche Parish Council approved a tax renewal measure for central Lafourche voters to consider on the October ballot. On October 4, voters in Hospital District No.2 will consider a renewal for Ochsner St. Anne H ... click here for more on this story

NEW LAROSE BRIDGE DELAYED AGAIN
Project to be bid again in September Bids for a new bridge in Larose connecting Louisiana Highway 3235 and the “Larose Link” connector road to Louisiana Highway 308 have been delayed again. For the second time, the Louisiana Department of Tran ... click here for more on this story

TRIVIA NIGHT COMING TO THIBODAUX
Like playing trivia? Can’t wait until the next time it’s held at the Cut Off Youth Center? Well, you won’t have to. Trivia’s coming to Thibodaux. The Lafourche Mayors Committee on Disability Issues will present their version of Trivia Night, ... click here for more on this story

LOCAL LEVEE AND RESTORATION PROJECTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING
Several local levee and coastal restoration projects will see addition cash infusions into their budgets as the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Governor Bobby Jindal announced last week. Some $300 million of the state’ ... click here for more on this story

PROMENENT LAROSE BUSINESSMAN DIES OF APPARENT HEART ATTACK
Services Monday in Larose for John Brady, Jr. A man instrumental in the telecommunications evolution of the south Lafourche community passed away Wednesday afternoon. John Brady, Jr., a longtime owner of Lafourche Telephone Company, better ... click here for more on this story

PSC RULING GIVES CONSUMERS BRIEF RELIEF ON UTILITY BILLS
A ruling Tuesday from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) gives Entergy customers a new option for helping to manage their high utility bills. The Commission declared the state's first-ever "energy emergency," which will allow for defe ... click here for more on this story

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