St. Mary Parish
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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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Louisiana Shrimp Association Requesting Emergency Disaster Declaration from Governor and Other Local Officials
The Louisiana Shrimp Association on Friday released a statement asking for Governor John Bel Edwards and local officials to declare…
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Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Information
KQKI is proud to be your local information station for the 88th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival! Join us for…
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Small Grass Fire Extinguished Near Garden City Overpass, Despite Reports of Fire Near Law Enforcement Center
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office has clarified the location of a Friday afternoon grass fire on Highway 90. At…
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Berwick Police Announce DWI Checkpoint During National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign
Berwick’s Police Chief, David Leonard, Sr., has announced plans for a DWI checkpoint as part of the national “Drive Sober…
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LA 70 Closure for Emergency Drainage Work in Morgan City
Beginning immediately, a section of LA 70 between Veterans Boulevard and Fig Street in Morgan City will be shut down…
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Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo Donates $12K to Nicholls State University Programs
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s Department of Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management (PETSM) recently received a $9,500 donation…
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School Violence Threat Clarified for St. Mary Parish
St. Mary Parish school authorities were informed about a group message circulating in Franklin, discussing potential school violence aimed at…
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Voter Registration Week Will Kick Off in St. Mary Parish with Library Events and High School Visits
During the week of August 28th to September 1st, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has announced Voter Registration Week. The…
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Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory Issued for South Central and Southwest Louisiana, Southeast Texas
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 pm CDT this evening, while a Heat Advisory will remain active…
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Police Departments Join Forces to Combat Impaired Driving in St. Mary Parish
In an effort to promote road safety and reduce incidents caused by impaired drivers, several Louisiana law enforcement agencies have…
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