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SBA offers disaster assistance to Vernon Parish residents affected by March flooding
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:26:50 -0700
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana residents and businessowners affected by the severe weather of March 20-22.
Man sentenced to 10 years for ninth DUI conviction
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:41:35 -0700
By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 19, 2012 TAMPA — James Vernon Smith stood in a courtroom Thursday afternoon and begged a judge for help. I have a problem, he said. A binge drinker for more than 30 years, he has led a life of self-destruction. He has nine convictions for driving under the influence. His license has been revoked repeatedly. Locking him up, his lawyer ...
Tuesday, May 15 high school results
Tue, 15 May 2012 21:53:01 -0700
CLASS 4 DISTRICT 13
CRP non-disturbance period in progress
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:03:02 -0700
The three-month non-disturbance period for acreage enrolled in USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will begin on April 15, 2012 and continue through July 15, 2012.
TJ Donovan hopes to unseat AG Sorrell
Thu, 10 May 2012 20:06:59 -0700
Friday May 11, 2012 BRATTLEBORO - TJ Donovan says he got his sense of justice from his father. The second-term Chittenden County state attorney said his dad was a lawyer that worked as a solo practitioner and made his living by sticking up for individuals that lacked a level playing field.
Man with at least nine DUI convictions sentenced to 10 years
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:13:41 -0700
The binge drinker with at least nine convictions will also serve five years of probation.
Swift Energy Announces: 6% Increase in First Quarter 2012 Production to 2.80 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent
Thu, 03 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700
Swift Energy Company announced today earnings from continuing operations of $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2012, or $0.08 per diluted share, a decrease of 82% whe
Remote controlled jet air show thrills crowds
Sat, 05 May 2012 21:37:26 -0700
All eyes were on the skies over Raymond Saturday for a high powered air show, remote control style. The 21st Annual Mississippi Afterburner Jet Rally was held at the John Bell Williams Airport.
Summer Movie Preview 2012: Hooray for Hollywood South
Thu, 10 May 2012 16:05:34 -0700
Locally shot spectacles among highlights of upcoming movie slate
Louis Armstrong recording being released for first time
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:59:13 -0700
A live recording of Louis Armstrong playing his trumpet for one of the last times is being released to the public for the first time.