Gunfire on the square, yellow coin challenge, pizza competition, award-winning olive oil… Most of the news in the region

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One gunshot wound, schools and nurseries confined

#SETE. A little after 12 p.m., this Tuesday, a shot was fired, place de la Seinchole in the Île de Thau district. The police were quickly called to the scene. Firefighters took care of a young man aged 20, who was lying on the ground. The victim was shot in the hip.

Although severely injured, his vital prognosis was not serious. The young man, living in the neighborhood, was quickly transported to Sète hospital. No suspect has been arrested. Initially, a containment message was sent by municipal services to the neighborhood's schools and nurseries, while the shooter was being sought.

Pizzas: the aces are there

#BEZIERS.Monday January 22, the city will become for the first time a stopover city for the France Pizza Tour, the national pizza championship organized by the Association of French Pizzerias (APF). Twelve stages take place in France in Métro brands, partner of the operation. Professionals over 16 years old can register.

The competitors prepare dough and ingredients beforehand in their pizzeria. They have 14 minutes to make the pizza in front of the jury. Everything must be ready in a quarter of an hour like in service. A judge notes the hygiene, the way of working, the ease. Then the 4 members of the jury will evaluate the taste, the impasto, the aesthetics of the pizza.

Yellow coins: the challenge

#MONTPELLIER. With Lens, Brest and Nancy, the regional capital is participating in a “Yellow Coins” challenge. From Wednesday January 10 to Monday January 15, residents can bring their yellow coins to a specific post office. In Montpellier, this is the Rondelet office. The winner, depending on the collection made, will be known on Wednesday January 17, on RTL, in the presence of the godmother, Brigitte Macron, and the city which will have collected the most donations, by weight, will be the destination of the next relocation of the RTL morning show.

Today’s number: 15

#ALES. Around fifteen people passed through the door of the House of Justice and Law which officially opened this Tuesday morning. "And the diary continues to fill up", according to the reception agent. This structure aims to bring justice services closer to citizens. A simpler local reception, without the obligation to go to the courthouse, where you can find numerous services according to your needs.

At the Château de Montfrin, an exceptional oil

#GARD.It's been a week since the essential Flos Olei, world guide to extra virgin oil signed by gastronomic critic Marco Oreggia, has listed the oil produced at the Château de Montfrin among the best internationally. With a superb score of 96/100 for the nectar of Moulin des Ombres. With his 35 employees, Jean-René de Fleurieu, the owner watches over 110 hectares of olive trees and 130 hectares of organically grown vines and produces 13 different wine vintages.

More than 20 years ago, the mill took place in the old hovel installed on the olive grove. Some 80,000 liters of yellow gold are produced every year. The olive oils from Château de Montfrin are enjoying undeniable success. They have been at the top of the rankings and professional tests for several years. A bet that few local farmers would have bet on 30 years ago.

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