70th anniversary of Bayou La Batre, Seafood Capital June 21. You’re Invited!
On June 21, it will be 70 years since Bayou La Batre was incorporated as a municipality. The 2,000-resident fishing village had been there for two centuries or more before a municipal government was thought to be needed. In 1955, it officially became the City of Bayou La Batre. Preferred local pronunciation: “By-luh-BA-tree.” There will be some good-natured disagreement about that pronunciation, so here is the official website about the town, including the local pronunciation. The fishing capital of the South will celebrate its 70th birthday. Here is your official invitation: more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 16:02
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