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Franklin Reminding Residents of State Wide Burn Ban
Within half an hour on Thursday, authorities in Franklin reported two instances of trash and debris being burned within the…
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Morgan City Home Damaged by Thursday Morning Fire, No Injuries Reported
On Thursday morning at approximately 6:50 am, the Morgan City Fire Department was dispatched to 713 Duke St for the…
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Woman Arrested in Connection With Double Fatal Fire in Bayou Vista
ST. MARY PARISH- A Morgan City woman has been arrested in connection with a double fatal fire in Bayou Vista…
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Missing Thibodaux Man’s Body Found in Bayou Lafourche
Sheriffs Craig Webre of Lafourche Parish and Leland Falcon of Assumption Parish confirmed the discovery of a Thibodaux man’s body…
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Port of Morgan City Receives Grant for New Equipment
The Port of Morgan City has been granted $3,320,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) as announced…
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Train Collides with Vehicle at Franklin Railroad Crossing, One Injured
On Monday, at 3:18 pm, the Franklin Fire Department responded to a report of a car being hit by an…
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Houma Man Charged with Attempted Murder
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Houma man in connection with a disturbance complaint that was…
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Franklin Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
In Franklin, Louisiana, 47-year-old Kevin James Diggs was arrested on September 18, 2023, for attempted first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Raymond Terry…
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Two Arrested for Burglary in Belle River Area
PIERRE PART – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon has announced the arrest of Jude Metrejean, 36, and Amy Marie Duplessis,…
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Marsh Fire Reignites Near Highway 311, Prompting Road Closure
The marsh fire near Highway 311 and West Main Street reignited on Sunday night. As a result, the Bayou Cane…
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Morgan City’s National Night Out Event Date Set for October 17
Chief Chad M. Adams and the Morgan City Police Department are excited to announce that this year’s National Night Out…
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Mayor Lee Dragna Warns of Morgan City Survey Scam
Mayor Lee Dragna of Morgan City has issued a warning regarding a circulating scam. He recently stated that scammers are…
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Morgan City
The City of Morgan City has issued a Boil Water Advisory for ONLY Brownell Homes and Lake End Park, effective…
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Franklin Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder After 2 Year Investigation
On January 11, 2022, at approximately 10:02 PM, the Franklin Police Department received several calls of shots fired. Upon officer’s…
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“Ada and the Doc” Local Premiere and Fundraising Event Set for September 20 at the Morgan City Auditorium
The highly anticipated film “Ada and the Doc” is set to premiere at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium on September…
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Woman Arrested for Attempted Auto Theft in Bayou L’Ourse
BAYOU L’OURSE – Meghann Rebekah Scarbrough, 35, was arrested by Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon on felony charges after an…
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Two Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges in Labadieville
In Labadieville, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon announced the arrests of Rontrell Johnson, 37, and Quitana Marie Kenny, 33, on…
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Morgan City Man Wanted on Multiple Charges
Roderick Anthony Montreал Hunter, a 32-year-old man from Morgan City, Louisiana, is currently being sought by authorities. He faces several…
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MCFD Conducts Successful Rope Rescue on Highway 182 Bridge
On Thursday, the Morgan City Fire Department swiftly reacted to a medical emergency on the Highway 182 Bridge. Workers at…
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Texas Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
A 22-year-old man from Beaumont, Texas, Joseph M. Madison Jr., was arrested on September 6, 2023, at 12:23 pm in…
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Body of Missing Man Found in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that a search for a missing Thibodaux man ended on Wednesday when investigators found…
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Franklin Woman Arrested in Mail Theft Investigation
Franklin, LA – Mavis Sue Pontiff, age 49, was arrested on September 2, 2023, at 7:24 pm in connection with…
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Wellness Center at Bayou Bend to Host WellFest on Thursday
The Wellness Center at Bayou Bend in Franklin is hosting its first-ever WellFest on Thursday, September 7 from 10:00 am…
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Bayou Bend Health System Welcomes New Family Medicine Physician
FRANKLIN, LA – September 5, 2023. Bayou Bend Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Taylor Desormeaux Phillippi,…
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Theft Suspect Arrested after Fleeing Baldwin Police and Causing School Lockdown
On August 31, 2023, Baldwin Police were called to a Dollar General warehouse after reports of an intruder. Upon their…
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Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Kicks Off Today with Traffic Guidelines in Place
As the 88th annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival begins at 5:00 p.m. today, a reminder is being issued to…
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Dr. Buffy Fegenbush Shares Vision for St. Mary Parish Schools
In a recent address to the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce, St. Mary Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Buffy Fegenbush shared…
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St. Mary Chamber of Commerce Hosting Political Forums for Local Races, Seeking Input from Public
The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce will host a series of three live political forums for area races as well…
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Fireworks Extravaganza Canceled for Sunday Night Due to Burn Ban
Officials with the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival have announced that Sunday night’s Fireworks Extravaganza over the Atchafalaya River has…
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88th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Royalty Revealed
The royalty for the 88th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival have been announced. King Joseph E. Carinhas Jr. and Queen…
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