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AMITE--Members of the new 2014 Oyster Festival Court introduce themselves to the Amiite City Council April 2. Not in order: King Dick Covington, Pearl Libby Covington, Petite Miss Julia Van Mullem, Little Miss Jocelyn Stewart, Jr. Miss Morgan Goings, Deb Kamryn Murphy, Teen Miss Reagan Riggins, 2014 Miss Oyster Taylor Slocum. Photo by Mark Mathes.
AMITE--Members of the new 2014 Oyster Festival Court introduce themselves to the Amiite City Council April 2. Not in order: King Dick Covington, Pearl Libby Covington, Petite Miss Julia Van Mullem, Little Miss Jocelyn Stewart, Jr. Miss Morgan Goings, Deb Kamryn Murphy, Teen Miss Reagan Riggins, 2014 Miss Oyster Taylor Slocum. Photo by Mark Mathes.
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Tiger Davon Steptoe, #3, attempts to avoid a tackle by Roo Ryan Walker, #20, during last week’s scrimmage game between Independence and Kentwood. Photo by Cathy Chapman, the Kentwood News Ledger.
Tiger Davon Steptoe, #3, attempts to avoid a tackle by Roo Ryan Walker, #20, during last week’s scrimmage game between Independence and Kentwood. Photo by Cathy Chapman, the Kentwood News Ledger.
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It’s a time of change for the Town Board of Independence. Mayor Mike Ragusa recognized Louis ‘Nick’ Joseph, Parnell ‘Butch’ Baham and Richard Navarra, who served the board. New board members and past members are being honored July 4. Photo by Mark Mathes.
It’s a time of change for the Town Board of Independence. Mayor Mike Ragusa recognized Louis ‘Nick’ Joseph, Parnell ‘Butch’ Baham and Richard Navarra, who served the board. New board members and past members are being honored July 4. Photo by Mark Mathes.
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Most of the dozens of staff members at Joe Joe's Seafood and Oyster Bar and Hi Ho Bar-B-Q Thursday before grand opening.
Most of the dozens of staff members at Joe Joe's Seafood and Oyster Bar and Hi Ho Bar-B-Q Thursday before grand opening.
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Sgt. Tommy Ferrand says that Kazon was feisty and full of life--and he had a short temper. K9 Kazon died April 24. These characteristics combined with his love for “Lemonhead candies” are what made him an excellent partner.
Sgt. Tommy Ferrand says that Kazon was feisty and full of life--and he had a short temper. K9 Kazon died April 24. These characteristics combined with his love for “Lemonhead candies” are what made him an excellent partner.
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Andreus Whitehead, who just joined the Independence Police Department, helps direct traffic around a downed power line in Independence April 27.
Andreus Whitehead, who just joined the Independence Police Department, helps direct traffic around a downed power line in Independence April 27.
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Independence Fire Chief Dennis Crocker pins new firefighter Austin Davis.
Independence Fire Chief Dennis Crocker pins new firefighter Austin Davis.
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Austin Davis of Independence Fire Department recently graduated from firefighter training at LSU.
Austin Davis of Independence Fire Department recently graduated from firefighter training at LSU.
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The solemn, sometimes emotional program was put on April 26, 2012 by Tameka T. White, who coordinates the Tri-Parish Victims Assistance Program. Photo by Mark Mathes.
The solemn, sometimes emotional program was put on April 26, 2012 by Tameka T. White, who coordinates the Tri-Parish Victims Assistance Program. Photo by Mark Mathes.
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