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The groundbreaking for construction of the new Louisiana Energy and Power Authority natural gas-run power plant slated to come to the city will be April 17, Morgan City Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi said.

The Supreme Court of Louisiana has ruled in favor of Abbeville involving a case that dates back more than three years.

Police here will soon be wearing cameras that will help to establish proof of what occurs during traffic, domestic abuse or any other incidents that police respond to.

A teen-aged Houma mother is charged with attempted second-degree murder after authorities say she admitted to violently shaking her newborn son, causing severe head trauma.
Tina Simpson, 19, of Houma, was booked on one count.

By John Maginnis and Jeremy Alford
LaPolitics New Service