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Avondale Shipbuilding Yard Closing-Wiping Out 5,000 Jobs

July 13, 2010 7:11 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - In the worst economic blow for the New Orleans region since Hurricane Katrina, Northrop Grumman Corp. said Tuesday that it will shut its Avondale shipbuilding yard in 2013, wiping out up to 5,000 jobs. The Los Angeles-based company said it would consolidate construction of Navy amphibious... more »
PUBLIC NOTICE: Vermilion Parish Waterworks Dist. No. 1

January 9, 2010 4:58 PM

Vermilion Parish Waterworks District No. 1 is asking that customers connected to the water system conserve water in the next few days with the freezing temperatures. Customers are allowed to let the water run over night, but please make sure as little water as possible is running. This request is... more »
Show your support for the 256th

November 10, 2009 9:06 AM

The 256th Infantry Division will be deployed in January of 2010. If you would like to show your support by tying a yellow ribbon or placing a sign in your front yard use one of the contacts below. Chris: 873-3219 / rlatch98@cox.net Phobe: 257-6120 / phobeboutte@yahoo.com ... more »