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The Review/Bill Decker
Parish President Sam Jones, right, introduces Ross Mire, the new homeland security and emergency preparedness director, at Wednesday's Parish Council meeting.

The Revie/Bill Decker
The St. Mary Parish Council on Wednesday passed a resolution honoring Jimmy Broussard, who is retiring from his post as the parish's homeland security director. Broussard's career has also included service in the Louisiana National Guard, the Franklin Police Department and the Sheriff's Office.

Cats are back; Parish Council considers committee to examine ordinance

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:03am

FRANKLIN — Once more, the St. Mary Parish Council’s attention turned to stray animals Wednesday.

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Daily Review, July 2002. “Final Phase Begins” — the second round of sediment pumping operations at the Lake End Park beach front, using sand dredged from Berwick Bay more than a mile away.

Before the land bridge, there was Lake End Park

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:59am

Submitted by
Catherine Holcomb
Long before Louisiana formally adopted a 94-mile coastal “land bridge” strategy this month, St. Mary Parish was already proving the concept works.

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Chamber's Business of the Month

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:55am

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Acadiana Writers Guild seeks local works

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:53am

The Writers Guild of Acadiana invites Louisiana writers to submit original work for inclusion in Volume 3 of “A Treasury of Louisiana Writers.” The deadline is Sept. 1.