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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
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Terrebonne president, councilman face public backlash for council meeting meltdown
Two women criticized the parish president and a councilman for their personal feud that derailed a recent council meeting. Cherry Wilmore and Sochille Harris chastised Terrebonne Parish President Jason Bergeron and Parish Councilman Brien Pledger during a council meeting Wednesday about their year-long feud that went public at the previous council meeting. Wilmore said the conduct from both men was unbecoming of their offices and concerned the people they represented. 'We don't ask you to like each other, but we do ask you work for the common good of this community,' Wilmore said. 'I'm not asking y'all to like each other, but I will ask that you respect each other, because respect sets a protocol.' Wilmore is the twin sister of Sherry Wilmore, and the two have made a name for themselves with their advocacy work and social media presence, including appearances on shows like "Jennifer Hudson Show." Pledger and Bergeron had a verbal dust up March 12, when Pledger said he felt disrespected by the parish president over a perceived Mardi Gras party foul when he wasn't presented a proclamation by Bergeron. During Pledger's outburst, he raised four issues he felt needed addressing in his district. When Bergeron responded in a snarky manner, Pledger walked out of the room. According to Wilmore, both officials were wrong for their behavior, and the community is concerned that their quarrelling would cause retaliation from Bergeron on the people of District 1 — Pledger's constituency. This is an unacceptable way to lead, Wilmore said, because the two are grown adults and need to set their differences aside and do what's best for the public. 'Each of you are public servants, and as a public servant you are all elected by us as a people to represent us. But ultimately, we are your bosses, and we are your supervisors,' she said. 'I'm not going to ever tell you who to like or who not to like, but those issues shouldn't have the individuals in the community believing that they are going to lose something.' Harris took a more aggressive stance. She took one verbal swipe at Pledger, then laid into Bergeron. She lives in District 1, and when she saw the video of the two men's live feud, she asked Pledger to explain the four issues to her. Armed with his explanation, she raised her voice at Bergeron. More: Is Chipotle closing in Louisiana? Rumors swirl, but owners say just the opposite is true More: Louisiana Crawfish Festival vendor sells Chinese mudbugs without required signage: report 'My question is, who are you moving forward in Terrebonne Parish, because it is not my community?,' Harris asked Bergeron. 'It is time for something to be done.' At issue: Terrebonne Parish Government seeks path forward after recent council meeting meltdown According to Bergeron, each has plans along the way to provide funding for projects in the district. The parish government has scheduled a sit down between Bergeron and Pledger to try to hash out their differences. This article originally appeared on The Courier: Terrebonne president, councilman face backlash for council meeting meltdown
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
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Louisiana Crawfish Festival vendor sells Chinese mudbugs without required signage: report
Getty Images A food vendor at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival in St. Bernard Parish has served Chinese-sourced crustaceans and failed to disclose it as required under state law, organizers have confirmed. WVUE-TV Fox 8 reports organizers were made aware of the infraction when an attendee sent them pictures of a vendor using packages of foreign crawfish. Louisiana law requires fair food vendors, restaurants, seafood markets, grocers and other retailers to display signs that detail the origin of any foreign crawfish they sell. Crawfish Festival secretary Cisco Gonzales Jr. confirmed to Fox 8 that the visitor told organizers the vendor had no such signage. 'We know how important supporting local seafood is in St. Bernard Parish,' Gonzales said. 'You know, I come from a family of fishermen. A lot of my uncles and cousins are still down there doing that, and we want to respect that and we wanna make sure that our vendors are respectful of that, too.' The crawfish for all festival vendors are being checked, and they are being asked to display signage if they're serving foreign catch, Gonzales said. The Louisiana Crawfish, held annually for 50 years in Chalmette, started Wednesday and ends Saturday. The origin of seafood sold and served in Louisiana is under heightened scrutiny after Louisiana strengthened its source disclosure law, effective Jan. 1. Optional fines for offenses start at $15,000 for a first offense to $50,000 for third and subsequent offenses. Spot genetic testing from the Texas-based firm SeaD Consulting has revealed most merchants, eateries and vendors sampled are purveying local catch, but some are either knowingly selling foreign seafood or aren't aware of the labeling law. SeaD found four Lafayette restaurants out of 24 sampled were selling foreign shrimp passed off as local in a study it conducted last month. It conducted similar testing in New Orleans in January, when three of 24 restaurants sold undisclosed imported shrimp. In November, a joint investigation from Fox 8 and the Illuminator used SeaD testing and found that the large majority of vendors at a local festival and seafood market were providing catch from the Gulf of Mexico and area waters. SeaD Consulting does not disclose the names of businesses it discovers selling undisclosed foreign seafood, preferring instead to raise awareness of the state labeling law. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade sets official roll date
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade have set a new roll date. After being canceled and rescheduled due to bad weather, the krewe will get the chance to parade through the channel on Saturday, March 29. 'Unsinkable Stars' on stage for Mount Carmel's Spring Musical Parade officials say this will 'mark a significant milestone for one of New Orleans' most beloved traditions.' 'This has been one of the more challenging approvals we've ever faced in the history of the parade. The fact that we were able to make this happen is a testament to the commitment of our city, our leaders, and our community to preserving this rich tradition,' said President of the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club Dick Burke. Burke said the ability to move forward wouldn't have been possible without the ' the tireless efforts and cooperation of city leaders, state officials, and local organizations working to secure permission and logistics.' Where Y'at this Weekend: Bourbon Fest, Louisiana Crawfish Festival, Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater, Bicentennial Bash The parade starts at 1 p.m., at the corner or Magazine and Felicity streets and will end at Jackson Avenue and Annunciation Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade sets official roll date 'Unsinkable Stars' on stage for Mount Carmel's Spring Musical Are you earning enough to 'live comfortably' in your city? Here's what it takes Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts staff More than 80% of cannabis users admit to driving within hours of consuming: report Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
