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Suspect Named in Franklin Cane Field Vehicle Arson Case

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Suspect Named in Franklin Cane Field Vehicle Arson Case

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ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- State Fire Marshal investigators made an arrest in a nearly year-old St. Mary Parish vehicle fire, officials said. On June 27, deputies said they charged Jamerie T. Gash, 22, of Morgan City with several crimes including criminal conspiracy and arson with intent to defraud for his part in setting a vehicle on fire in a Franklin cane field. On the night of July 13, 2024, the Franklin Fire Department responded to a ve…See the Story

June 24 Morgan City Council minutes

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June 24 Morgan City Council minutes

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Both St. Mary hospitals on 'at-risk' list

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Both St. Mary hospitals on 'at-risk' list

Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City and Bayou Bend Health System are among 33 Louisiana hospitals identified as at risk for closure if Medicaid changes are enacted, according to research from the University of North Carolina. Ochsner photo Ochsner St. Mary and the former Franklin Foundation Hospital appear on four U.S. senators’ list of institutions that are at risk of closure as the U.S.Read Article

Trussville Rotary Daybreak Announces New Officers, Board Members

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club has inducted its officers and board members for 2025-26. The local club joins more than 46,000 Rotary clubs around the world welcoming new leadership to guide their clubs in service and fellowship for the next year as part of Rotary International’s global leadership transition. Leading the Trussville Daybreak Club this year is President Mike Rowe of Cadence Bank. He …Morgan City · Morgan City See the Story

Five drug arrests Tuesday by Morgan City police

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests.Morgan City · Morgan City Read Article

Morgan City police radio logs for July 1-2

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Hutchinson joins Morgan City Council

The Review/Bill Decker Thomas Hutchinson Jr., accompanied by his wife Karen, takes the oath of office as a Morgan City Council member at Tuesday's meeting. The Morgan City Council, seated for this term five months ago, already has a new member.Morgan City · Morgan City Read Article

Parish Council hears how pump stations fit into flood control picture

The Parish Council on Wednesday got an update on the Morgan City pump station upgrade, heard how it fits into efforts to control flood insurance premiums and began appointing members to the drainaMorgan City · Morgan City See the Story

SIMON JOSEPH FORNETTE JR.

Samson Joseph Fornette Jr., 73, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his residence.Morgan City · Morgan City Read Article

Morgan City police radio logs for June 24-25

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Morgan City Council set to name interim member for Blanchard's seat

The Morgan City Council's agenda for the 6 p.m. Tuesday meeting includes appointment of an interim replacement for Eriq Blanchard, the District 5 councilman who was elected Nov.Morgan City · Morgan City Read Article