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Bill Cefalu, Morgan City utilities director, is interviewed Wednesday morning during a power outage.
Power outages not directly related to storms
MORGAN CITY, La. — The power outages in Morgan City and Amelia Wednesday morning were not directly related to the storms that swept through the area. Morgan City Utilities Director Bill Cefalu said...
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Schools suffered minor damage
MORGAN CITY, La. — Area schools suffered relatively minor damage during Wednesday’s power outages and thunderstorms. In several cases, students prepared for a tornado. Elaine Cureton, M.E. Norman E...
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A tree collapsed and fell into a residence on Lake Palourde Road in Amelia during Wednesday’s storm. From left, Adam Fangue, a Patterson volunteer firefighter, and family members, Larry Hartley and Jayvian Hartley, work to repair Hope and Billy Hartley’s damaged property.
Amelia may have been hardest hit
Toppled trees, downed power lines, damaged roofs, overturned recreational vehicles and howling winds described as sounding like a train, were not the results of tornadoes Wednesday afternoon, accor...
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Holiday closures
State, parish and local municipal offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill in Berwick will close at noon Monday. Due to the holiday, Morgan ...
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Two camper trailers at Lake End Parkway were flipped over, one on top of a vehicle, on Wednesday in Morgan City following a storm.
Morgan City area double-punched -- Power outage followed by severe storm
MORGAN CITY, La. — Wednesday’s storm brought strong winds and lots of rain causing moderate property damage, but no injuries were reported in Morgan City, according to Morgan City Mayor Frank “Boo”...
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Morgan City to offer summer day camp, swim lessons
By ZACHARY FITZGERALD zfitzgerald@daily-review.com MORGAN CITY — The recreation department will hold a summer day camp for children throughout the summer and will also offer swimming lessons throug...
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PC meets tonight
Members of the St. Mary Parish Council meet in regular session at 6 p.m. today on the fifth floor of the courthouse in Franklin. Items on the agenda include: —A guest appearance by Diane Wiltz seek...
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Rotary scholarships
Jada Davis and Kaitlin Randle are this year’s recipients of Franklin Rotary Club scholarships. Both of the Franklin Senior High School graduates accepted the $2,000 checks during a recent club lunc...
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Tour du Teche veteran racer Brad Rex, left, helps Go Coast: Louisiana host Tom Gregory settle into a racing kayak for a paddle on Bayou Teche at New Iberia. Gregory’s visit is depicted in “The Hot Side of Cajun Country” airing on LPB2 this month and next.
LPB to feature Tour Du Teche
Tour du Teche, an annual three-day ultramarathon for kayaks and canoes, helped to introduce an Emmy-winning TV series to lush and lovely Bayou Teche. “Iberia Parish – The Hot Side of Cajun Country”...
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The Amelia Belle Casino. Staff Photo
La. casinos win $35.8M less in April than in March
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s state-regulated casinos all won less money in April than in March. The drop totals $35.8 million. State police figures show most also won less than they did a year ag...
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Housing authority audit details aren’t released
MORGAN CITY, La. — A document naming administrative office workers given tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses, of which more than $93,000 exceeded what is allowed under civil service regulations...
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One man was injured after his vehicle flipped on Iberia Street near Barrow at 2:50 p.m., Monday. Raymond McGoff, 55, of Franklin was transported by Acadian Ambulance to Franklin Foundation Hospital after he was extracted from the vehicle by first responders from the Franklin fire Department. The extent of his injuries was not reported. The accident is still under investigation by Franklin police.
One injured in Iberia St. wreck
First responders from the Franklin Fire Department were dispatched at 2:52 p.m. Monday to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Iberia and Barrow Streets on the report of a flipped vehicl...
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Morgan City Housing Authority bonuses nearly matched salaries
MORGAN CITY, La. — Nearly $145,000 in bonuses were paid to four workers of the Morgan City Housing Authority in the 2012 fiscal year. The director was paid more than $22,350 in bonuses and three of...
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Naquin updates council on flood insurance rate hikes
Improved levees, delta growth and drainage pumps are just a few of the factors that will be added into the equation when new flood elevation maps are configured, according to parish President Paul ...
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An overturned trailer in Lake End Parkway Wednesday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Morgan City Police Chief Travis Crouch.
POWER OUTAGE -- Storm, possible twister follows outage
MORGAN CITY, La. — A power outage struck the Morgan City area at about 10:40 a.m. and lasted until about 12:20 p.m. after a fault in an Entergy power line caused the feed to Cleco’s Bayou Ramos sub...
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City joins effort to keep flood insurance rates down
Parish President Paul Naquin recently visited Washington, D.C. in an attempt to prevent increases in flood insurance rates for residents and businesses in St. Mary Parish. Naquin addressed Frankli...
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Justin Edward Patterson
Morgan City man arrested in fatal shooting (updated)
MORGAN CITY — Police have arrested a suspect for second degree murder in the shooting death of a 23-year-old Morgan City man, Morgan City Police Chief Travis Crouch stated in a news release. Justin...
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Hero’s Duathalon
The Franklin Fire Department held its second Hero’s Duathalon/Fun Run Saturday. Participants enjoyed family fun, food and beverages as well as a post-race party and an awards ceremony. Proceeds fro...
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Siblings Jewel, 5, and Liyah, 3, were adopted in 2010 by Brooke Blanco, right, of Morgan City. Blanco holds Jewel while Blanco’s former partner Stephanie Fremin, left, holds Liyah.
Wanted: Parents to foster or adopt
MORGAN CITY, La. -- There are hundreds of children statewide needing a family and are available for adoption. There are no adoption fees and legal expenses of the adoption are covered. But more im...
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Alligators sun Thursday afternoon alongside the canal of Lake End Park in Morgan City. May is the peak of alligator mating season, resulting in alligators moving in search of mates.
Gators roam Morgan City -- Morgan City police say calls about alligators keep coming
MORGAN CITY, La. — Alligators continue to be spotted in people’s yards and neighborhoods in Morgan City, a problem police have been dealing with for about a month, which could be due to several dif...
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Fire Department Duathlon is Saturday
A second Hero’s Duathlon/Fun Run is set Saturday in Franklin. Sponsored by the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department the run welcomes first-time and experienced participants. There will also be family...
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In the distance at center, a barge prepares to pass under the U.S. 90 bridge in Morgan City Tuesday morning. A gauge at right on the Atchafalaya River shows the river level at about 4.5 feet.
Atchafalaya River to crest at 6 feet
MORGAN CITY, La. —Hydrologists at the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center in Slidell say the Atchafalaya River is expected to crest at 6 feet here early next week. That forecast could increase ...
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The family of the late Chitimacha tribal police Sgt. Frederick “Rick” Riggenbach was recognized by the Marine Corps League St. Mary Detachment 600 at its annual banquet Tuesday night in Patterson. From left are daughters Andrea Balridge and Mary Thompson, widow Bonnie Riggenbach, and son William Riggenbach.
Fallen officer honored
PATTERSON, La. — “I know he is up there with the Good Lord but I sure wish he was down here with us,” E.C. “Gene” Bosworth said Tuesday night of slain Chitimacha tribal policemen Sgt. Frederick “Ri...
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Red Ribbon arts, crafts show Nov. 9
The Red Ribbon Committee is currently making plans for the annual Fall Bazaar to be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Patterson Civic Center from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Patrons can expect to choose from...
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