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BREAKING NEWS: Memorial service planned for Callais

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 03, 2008, 01:17 PM CDT

The family of Paul A. Callais, who went missing in the Carribbean after falling off a yacht, will hold a memorial service, according to sources within the family.

The service for Callais will take place Friday, July 11 at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales. Family visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with a mass to follow at 10:30 a.m..

Gonzales City Council plans RV policy group

By Wade McIntyre

Thu Jul 03, 2008, 12:08 PM CDT

Acting on a recommendation from city attorney Ryland Percy, the Gonzales Council agreed to form a committee geared to allow recreational vehicles to park on the grounds of city hall during the Jambalaya Festival without providing electrical hookups.

Councilman Alvin “Bully” Dragg also announced during Tuesday's meeting that he will not run for re-election to the council.

Board discusses budget, Orange Grove deal

By Aaron Looney

Thu Jul 03, 2008, 12:09 PM CDT

The Ascension Parish School Board reviewed its proposed 2008-09 general; fund budget Tuesday, in advance of a public hearing on the matter at its July 15 meeting.

Sorrento defers video bingo vote

By Wade McIntyre

Thu Jul 03, 2008, 12:09 PM CDT

The Sorrento Town Council at its regular meeting Tuesday conducted a public hearing on a proposed ordinance which would allow video bingo in the town, but deferred adoption of the ordinance to another meeting.

DNA evidence leads to indictment in 1987 aggravated kidnapping, rape

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 03, 2008, 12:09 PM CDT

Second Annual SAVFD ‘Rockin the River’ Festival set for Saturday

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 03, 2008, 12:10 PM CDT

The St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department will hold the Second Annual “Rockin the River” Festival at Rat Stock Saturday at the Jimmy Babin Complex at the end of Bayou Terrace from 11 a.m. till.