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The city council thinks Mayor Melinda Mitchell's job should be a part-time position. She disagrees. The courts will have to decide.

Expect a few fireworks over the next few weeks as the St Martinville Council and Mayor are once again at odds over the Mayor's job.

Attorney's for Mayor Melinda Mitchell in St. Martinville question whether or not HIPAA violations occurred following a recent COVID-19 test.

The layoffs come from many city departments and affect mainly part-time employees.

The Mayor's jaunt to Baton Rouge will cost taxpayers almost $600 in salaries and expenses.

One of the most enduring symbols of the plight of the Acadians is under siege. The iconic Evangeline Oak in St. Martinville is under attack from nature itself. Actually, the threat to the large tree comes in the form of fig vines. While those vines might not look like much compared to the size of the Evangeline Oak arborists and agricultural specialists are already voicing concern...

The Louisiana Department of Education has confirmed that Chief Ricky Martin meets the educational requirements to be Chief of Police in St. Martinville.

Should Mayor Melinda Mitchell be given a city-owned car or a car allowance that question was not answered at last night's meeting.

Delinquent utility bills and denied funding for travel have exacerbated an already strained relationship in St. Martinville city government.

It's alleged Mayor Melinda Mitchell granted herself extensions on her delinquent power bill while other residents were having their service interrupted.

The injunction seeks to keep the Mayor of St. Martinville's husband away from city employees and off of city property.

The St. Martinville City Attorney could be directed to take legal action against the Mayor's husband in a special meeting scheduled for tonight.

The Mayor Pro-Tem of St. Martinville is expected to step down this week because of issues with the Mayor's husband.