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As 2024 ends, I welcome this opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the year. I am proud of what the Arceneaux team has accomplished.

And during the holiday season the MPC liquor permit circus at the Thurs. Dec. 19 council meeting does little to promote peace on earth and good will to men, much less to the embattled MPC director and his staff.

Happy New Year 2025!

21. Resolve the need for demolition/renovation of abandoned apartment complexes

The 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will feature the Marshall Thundering Herd and the No. 22 Army West Point Black Knights, marking the first matchup of conference champions in the bowl since its inception in 1976. Marshall is led by Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year Mike Green, who broke the Sun Belt Conference record with 17.0 sacks on the season. The Herd also has one of the Group of Five's longest active bowl streaks, advancing to a bowl game for the eighth consecutive year.

Could Bill Belichick really be headed back to college to coach North Carolina football?

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For the first time ever, 12 teams will have their shot at the championship as NCAA announced their inaugural 12-team playoff bracket on Sunday. No. 1-4 will have a first round bye leaving No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Boise State and No. 4 Arizona State at home awaiting their next opponent. No. 5 Texas at home vs. No. 12 Clemson on Dec.21 at 3 p.m. on TNT No. 6 Penn State at home vs. No. 11 SMU on Dec.21 at 11 p.m. on TNT No. 7 Notre Dame at home vs. No. 10 Indiana on Dec.20 at 7 p.m. on ABC No. 8 Ohio State at home vs. No. 9 Tennessee on Dec.21 at 7 p.m. on ABC Buckle up and get that popcorn ready!