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Moving a major planning process

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By John Ory Dupont john.pcbanner@gmail.com Leaders of three governmental offices in the Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse say they welcome much-needed renovations, but they acknowledge the process will pose challenges along the way. Offices for the Pointe Coupee Parish sheriff, assessor and clerk of court began work this week on a relocation process required by the renovation and upgrade work.

Renovation work to put offices out

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By John Ory Dupont john.pcbanner@gmail.com Three governmental entities in the Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse are in the process of moving to new – but temporary – locations. Work is about to go into full swing on longneeded repairs and upgrades to the 102-yearold courthouse, a centerpiece of the parish that has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981.
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Two cents worth

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Have you ever wondered why we are ordered to rise when a judge enters the courtroom? In short, rising symbolizes respect for the authority of the court, which the judge represents. Even the judge is subject to authority.