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Bayou Vista Man Faces over 90 Counts of Child and Animal Abuse in St. Mary Parish

Bayou Vista · Bayou Vista

Bayou Vista Man Faces over 90 Counts of Child and Animal Abuse in St. Mary Parish

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ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Bayou Vista man was arrested and charged for 45 counts of child pornography involving children under the age of thirteen and 54 counts of sexual abuse of an animal, officials said. Kaleb Noel Leonard, 18, of Bayou Vista was arrested and charged for over 90 counts of child and animal abuse earlier today, St. Mary Parish Sheriff deputies said. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office task force was given an investigation…See the Story

Suspect Named in Franklin Cane Field Vehicle Arson Case

Morgan City · Morgan City

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

Suspect in Child Porn Case Re-Arrested After Release on Bond

Franklin, Louisiana · Franklin

Suspect in Child Porn Case Re-Arrested After Release on Bond

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FRANKLIN, La. (KLFY) -- A Franklin man has been arrested for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. Ra’Quan Ar’qua Prejean, 18, of Franklin was arrested at 3:16 p.m. this evening on a warrant for two counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13. According to authorities, on June 5, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Franklin, which resulted in the arrest of Prejean for the charge of indecent beha…See the Story

Inaugural Horseshoe Event in Pioche

The first tournament in the Shoes & Brews Pitching in the Park Series kicked off in Pioche on June 29. The summer horseshoe season launched with heat, camaraderie and competition. Despite temperatures in the low 90s, a steady breeze kept conditions comfortable for players and spectators alike. Lathan “Rebel” Dilger of Pahrump and Tyson Nelson […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record Digital or Print+Digital subscribers. I…Patterson · Patterson See the Story

June 24 Morgan City Council minutes

Click on the link below to download a .pdf version of the minutes.Morgan City · Morgan City Read Article

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.Morgan City · Morgan City Read Article

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

Open the article to view the coverage from St. Mary NowMorgan City · Morgan City Read Article

Farm Bureau names Sun Newspaper Of Year

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The Franklin Sun was named Louisiana Farm Bureau Newspaper Of The Year on June 26.Franklin, Louisiana · Franklin Read Article

Some St. Mary Parish residents experiencing foul odor in water system

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The St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission #2 - Bayou Vista issued a statement about odor in the water system."We are aware of the current odor in our water system," the water company posted on its Facebook page. They say the water is safe for consumption.Residents in the area who receive their drinking water from the Teche are having the same issue.The water company stated that the Corps of Engineers' lock status is currently restricting the …St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · St. Mary Parish Read Article

CATHERINE ELAINE OLIVER MICHEL

Catherine Elaine Oliver Michel, 75, of Berwick, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister.Berwick, Louisiana · Berwick Read Article