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Gas Coverage from PennGrade1 AMRA American Motorcycle Racing Association’s Cajun Nitro Nationals Season Opener at No Problem Raceway
The PennGrade1 AMRA American Motorcycle Racing Association kicked off their 2024 season of Harley-Davidson drag racing at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana, with the Cajun Nitro Nationals on April 5-7. You can find nitro coverage in a previous article, but here you’ll find the backbone of the sport. Gasoline classes—both sportsman and pro—are what fill the pits and staging lanes and make events like this great season opener possible.
Thibodaux Police makes arrests related to April 6 shooting; others charged as suspects apprehended
The Thibodaux Police Department announced today that two separate arrests were made in connection with a shooting that occurred on April 6 in the city. The arrests also led TPD to multiple other gun, drug and warrant-related arrests on additional subjects. Thibodaux Police announced the following arrests this week:. -Darion...
MCHS stadium will get $1.1M renovation
CENTERVILLE — Morgan City High’s stadium will get a million-dollar facelift. The St. Mary Parish School Board on Thursday accepted $1.078 million for renovations at the stadium. The board also approved changes in the school dress code, including the surprisingly complex issue of hoods. The contract for the...
Melaco Sisters Hardware & Supplies Player of the Week: Griffin Angelloz
Griffin Angelloz has officially thrown his way to the next level. A senior thrower for Thibodaux with some of the best recorded throws in the area for the 2024 track and field season, Griffin is a signee to Nicholls State University, the school he is going to attend to continue his athletic career. But first, Griffin has high hopes to make a push at the LHSAA State Track and Field Meet, hoping to finish his prep career strong.
Bayou Vista bike winner
Fourth-grader Linda "Bella" Carnley is Bayou Vista Elementary's bicycle winner for the third nine weeks. She's shown with teacher Rachel Kidder. The bicycle was donated by Kidder Inc. Each nine weeks, one winner is drawn from the students in the Principal's List, Honor Roll and Positive Behavior categories. Submitted Photo.
E.D. White softball breaks drought, returns to state with win over Haynes Academy
For the first time in seven years, E.D. White softball is going to state. The fourth-seeded Lady Cardinals (23-8) took an early lead against No. 5-seed Haynes Academy (20-7) on Thursday night, and although the Yellowjackets staved off the run-rule — forcing all seven innings to be played — the outcome was never in doubt. ...
Crews work to restore sculptures by reclusive Chauvin artist in Nicholls State garden
A reclusive artist's sculpture garden in Chauvin is being restored after vandals and storms have chipped it away. Thirteen people gathered at the Kenny Hill Chauvin Sculpture Garden, 5337 Bayouside Dr., April 13 to remove broken down cement benches, throw down fresh mulch, and fill in holes with dirt. Among them was Greg Elliott. He and two other professional restorationists are working to repair the damages to the sculptures caused by Hurricane Ida and vandalism, a task he said likely will take nearly two years.
BURL 'BUDDY' FORGEY, III
Burl “Buddy” Forgey, III, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the age of 83. He was a valued member of the 1957 MCHS State Championship football team and went on to earn track and football scholarships while attending USL. Later, he obtained a B.A. in Economics from Nicholls State University. Buddy dedicated 30 years of his life to the Texaco Oil Company, where he excelled as a Supervisor of Offshore Production. Beyond his professional achievements, he found joy in golf, sports, cooking, and hosting gatherings for his beloved family and friends.
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