Metal Shark Boats to add over 100 jobs in La.

Jeanerette-based Metal Shark Boats LLC is bringing more jobs to the Acadiana area in Louisiana, officials said Monday.
http://news.yahoo.com/metal-shark-boats-add-over-100-jobs-la-143145028--finance.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 07:31:45 -0700

Rainy day fund part of ongoing La. budget talks

An attempt to tap into Louisiana's "rainy day" fund to fill a $200 million deficit this year is mired in negotiations over how deeply to cut next year's budget.
http://news.yahoo.com/rainy-day-fund-part-ongoing-la-budget-talks-151622327--finance.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:16:22 -0700

LSU Mobile Unit in Jeanerette next month

Starting a Business? Expanding a Business? Have Business Questions? First-class business trainers and consultants will be available to help you make your business more successful with fre, intensive, business education seminars. Pre-registration is required for sessions, due to limited seating. When: Tues., Jun.5th - Weds., Jun. 6th Where: Jeanerette Mills, 801 Hubertville Rd. (the former Fruit ...
http://www.katc.com/news/lsu-mobile-unit-in-jeanerette-next-month/

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 14:38:59 -0700

Declining number of women in Louisiana Legislature explored

Louisiana Public Broadcasting program to be aired Wednesday
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/declining_number_of_women_in_l.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 16:37:13 -0700

Despite losing mom, senior excels at JSHS

Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:00 pm | Updated: 11:10 am, Thu May 10, 2012. JEANERETTE — The sky isn’t the limit for Chante Jones, a Jeanerette High School senior who said she hopes to one day travel into space.
http://www.iberianet.com/news/despite-losing-mom-senior-excels-at-jshs/article_12ee9802-9ab9-11e1-ba5f-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 12:16:42 -0700

Notes and quotes from the Louisiana Legislature

A proposal that would prohibit Louisiana's revenue department from requiring certain people to get their tax refunds on debit cards neared final legislative passage Monday, with advancement to the full Senate for debate.
http://www.kplctv.com/story/18574537/notes-and-quotes-from-the-louisiana-legislature

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:21:10 -0700

St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 21, 2012. Marco Dane Lastrapes, age 33, 821 Capri Alley, #2, Opelousas, La., driving while intoxicated-1 st offense, speeding, driving under suspension, felon possession of firearm, possession of firearms with obliterated marks and second degree battery, arrested by Louisiana State Police. Herman Joseph, Jr., age 26, 953 Oak ...
http://www.katc.com/news/st-landry-parish-sheriffs-office-arrest-report-244492/

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 07:54:30 -0700

Legislature in brief: May 22, 2012

Schools poised to get $3.4 billion The Senate on Monday approved a $3.4 billion public school funding formula, which also will help finance Gov. Bobby Jindal’s new statewide voucher program to send students to private schools with taxpayer money.
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20120522/articles/120529933

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:56:44 -0700

Commendation, money for company

Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:00 pm | Updated: 11:29 am, Tue May 15, 2012. JEANERETTE — Gov. Bobby Jindal commended Metal Shark, a boat-building company in Jeanerette, on Monday and touted the state’s LED FastStart program, which will provide the company with $900,000 in financial support.
http://www.iberianet.com/news/commendation-money-for-company/article_655fd490-9ea4-11e1-8444-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 12:16:29 -0700

Metal Shark Boats Brings Jobs to Jeanerette

Metal Shark Boats will add over 100 jobs to their manufacturing plant in the coming days. They recently signed a contract with the United States Coast Guard to provide 500 next generation small boats. The contract is worth $192 million dollars and will run for seven years. Governor Bobby Jindal also showed up to help make the announcement and praise the company for its growth. "I remember when ...
http://www.katc.com/news/metal-shark-boats-brings-jobs-to-jeanerette/

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:58 -0700