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In today's newsletter:

  • What the dropped protective order means for Sulphur's mayor and council
  • Where Sulphur volleyball stands as district play gets underway
  • Which Sulphur residents were named in the latest parish arrest roundup?

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📰 News we're reading

1. BREAKING: Protective order against Sulphur mayor dropped (americanpress.com) — A protective order filed by Sulphur Mayor Jacob Stutes' wife has been dismissed by agreement after a private family court hearing, with both sides now working on a co-parenting plan. The case, which included domestic abuse allegations Stutes has denied, has stirred intense speculation in Sulphur and prompted several city council members to publicly withdraw support for his administration.
   

2. Local prep volleyball district standings, power rankings (americanpress.com) — Sulphur High's volleyball team sits at 11-8 and 27th in Division I power rankings, with recent action including a tight five-set home loss to Sam Houston. Updated district standings across multiple divisions show where Sulphur and neighboring schools like Barbe, Iowa, and Welsh stack up as district play gets underway, helping local fans track playoff prospects.
   

3. 9/29: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list (americanpress.com) — Several Sulphur residents are among those recently arrested by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, facing charges ranging from drug possession and domestic abuse to theft and obscenity. The detailed arrest list includes names, Sulphur street addresses, alleged offenses, and bond amounts, giving residents a clear snapshot of recent law-enforcement activity affecting their community.
   

4. C&C Marine delivers towboat to Southern Devall (workboat.com) — A Sulphur-based marine company, Southern Devall, has just taken delivery of a powerful new 2,600-horsepower inland towboat, the Capt. Pete Ciaramitaro, to boost its river and coastal operations. Built on spec in Belle Chasse, the vessel's quick contract-to-delivery turnaround and modern equipment could strengthen local jobs and the broader maritime economy tied to Sulphur.
   

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