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Update: Highway 182 – Atchafalaya River Bridge Closed Due To Being Struck by Barge
Update: 4:55 PM DOTD crews will resume inspection on Sunday morning when the equipment arrives. After the inspection, they will…
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Morgan City Junior High Due to Emission of Pepper Spray, Agitating Students
Due to the emission of pepper spray or mace in a classroom, upon the advisement of emergency responders, the students…
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Morgan City Man Arrested in Friday Evening Shooting
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Morgan City Shooting Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported
The Morgan City Police Department has responded to a report of a shooting that has occurred in the area of…
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Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard Responds to Wednesday’s Acts of Gun Violence
After a series of two shooting events in his city on Wednesday evening, Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard has released a…
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Berwick High School Evacuated After Threat
At approximately 10:55 am on Thursday, January 26, 2023, officers with the Berwick Police Department and deputies of the SMPSO…
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Gunshots Reported on Iberia Street in Franklin, No Confirmed Injuries
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 8:08 pm, the Franklin Police Department responded to calls of shots fired in…
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State Office Dismissals for 13 Parishes Today, Jan. 24
BATON ROUGE, La.Β – Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that state offices in 13 southwest Louisiana parishes will close…
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St. Mary Parish Public Schools Announces Safety Measures for Sporting Events Effective Immediately
St. Mary Parish School District officials, local law enforcement agencies, and school administrators have collaborated to determine additional safety measures.…
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Eyewitness Recalls Incident at Basketball Game at Franklin High School, Says Shots Were Fired Outside of School
In an exclusive interview with KQKI News, a student who witnessed an incident at a high school basketball game at…
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Incident Results in Evacuation at Basketball Game Being Held at Franklin High School
The St. Mary Parish School Board said an incident occurred at Franklin Senior High during a district basketball contest between…
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Tire Manufacturer Signs Contract to Open 350,000 Square Foot Facility in Franklin
Kumho Tire, one of the worldβs leading tire manufacturers, signed a contract with The Melis Gruup to construct and operate…
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17-Year-Old Male Missing in Iberia Parish
Sheriff Tommy Romero and the Iberia Parish Sheriffβs Office are requesting assistance from the public in locating Jerrick Fontenette. Β Jerrik…
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Dr. Teresa Bagwell, St. Mary Parish School Superintendent, Takes Early Medical Leave, Dr. Rachel Sanders Appointed Interim Superintendent
Dr. Rachael Sanders has been appointed as Interim Superintendent following the pronouncement of an unanticipated medical leave by Superintendent, Dr.…
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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Four People Missing in Helicopter Crash
NEW ORLEANS βΒ The Coast Guard suspended its search Thursday at approximately 6:15 p.m. for fourΒ passengersΒ aboard a downed helicopterΒ approximately 10Β miles off…
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Coast Guard Responding to Helicopter Crash in Gulf of Mexico, Crews Searching for Four People
The United States Coast Guard has confirmed to KQKI News that they are responding to a helicopter that crashed in…
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Stephensville Home Sustains Damage in Christmas Day Fire
Shortly after 8:30 pm on Christmas Day, the Stephensville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Susan…
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Teen Passenger Killed; Impaired Driver Arrested Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Amelia
Assumption Parish β On Thursday,Β December 22, 2022, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a…
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Victim Sustains Fatal Injuries in Thursday Afternoon Accident near Bayou L’Ourse, Other Injuries Reported
A Thursday afternoon accident on Highway 90 near Bayou L’Ourse has resulted in a fatality. According to preliminary reports, a…
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UPDATE: Highway 90 is Open – Original: Detour Route Announced for Highway 90 Eastbound Near Bayou L’Ourse
Louisiana State Police has released the detour route for motorists traveling on Highway 90 eastbound in the Bayou L’Ourse area.…
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Exclusive Interview: Food Service Provider Arrested for Bringing Contraband Into Assumption Parish Detention Center
Listen to exclusive interview with Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lonnie Cavalier below: Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon…
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Students Safe After Friday Morning School Bus Accident
All students are safe after an accident involving a school bus Friday morning. Β The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 am…
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Coast Guard Responding to Helicopter Crash in Gulf of Mexico
The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that they are responding to to a helicopter crash in the Gulf of…
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Fire Responders on Scene of Oil Tank on Fire in Berwick
Berwick Volunteer Fire Department, Berwick Police Department and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an oil tank on fire…
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Teche Action Clinic Announces Weather-Related Closures
Teche Action Clinic has announced closures at their sites due to expected inclement weather conditions. Teche Action Clinics in St.…
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St. Mary Parish Schools to be Closed on Wednesday Due to Anticipated Inclement Weather
The National Weather Service is predicting severe storms tomorrow that will potentially diminish travel conditions during times wherein students are…
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Berwick Police Department Investigating Overnight Vehicle Burglaries
During the early morning hours of Tuesday,Β December 13th, the Berwick Police Department responded to the Renwick and Country Club subdivisions…
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One Person Shot Inside Of St. Mary Parish Courthouse
WATCH: Person Shot Inside St. Mary Parish Courthouse The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one person has…
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Good Samaritan Saves Family from Drowning After Vehicle Crashes into Canal
Gibson β On December 7, 2022, shortly after 8:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop C responded to a…
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Franklin Police Chief Resigning Due to Health Reasons
FRANKLIN, La.β Franklin Police Chief Morris Beverly submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Foulcard citing health reasons effective December…
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