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Plan shelved to convert power plant to coal

Apr 12

Low natural gas prices and plentiful gas supplies have put aside plans to convert a gas-fired power plant to New Roads to coal power. »

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Rider falls from float in New Roads after parade ends, pronounced dead at scene

Feb 22

In Pointe Coupee Parish, Mardi Gras revelry turned deadly after a rider fell from a float that had participated in the New Roads parade. »

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Ex-La. mayor gets 11 years in prison

Jan 17

Former New Roads Mayor Tommy Nelson has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in a bribery case that resulted in charges against several other Louisiana elected officials. »

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Corps: Plan a year away for Houma levee system

Nov 22

The Army Corps of Engineers says a new enlarged plan for the Morganza-to-the-Gulf flood protection system - seen as critical to the defense of the oil city of Houma and its surrounding towns - is one year away from... »

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