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Truck crash
This 2010 Chevrolet pickup truck hit the back end of an 18-wheel 1999 Freightliner around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. The back axle of the 18-wheeler broke, causing the trailer to require offloading and lea...
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Road closed
The railroad track at the intersection of Thorguson and Berwick South Road was blocked this morning as work continued. Work also has included reconstruction of a small bridge on the road as well as...
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Mosquito contract among parish council agenda items
Items on Wednesday’s meeting agenda of the St. Mary Parish Council include a recommendation by the administration on a new contract for mosquito abatement services. The recommendation is to be base...
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Summit on ethics law slated Saturday
A seminar to provide information to those serving on governmental boards and commissions within St. Mary Parish will be held on Saturday. The event is being hosted by the District 1 Leadership Team...
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City will promote events
Some people say that there is nothing to do in Franklin, but the city has plenty of events during the year. Office of Development Director Arlana Shields suggests visiting www.franklin-la.com to fi...
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Cookie time
Local Girls Scouts kicked off their annual cookie sales with a cookie rally on Saturday at the Berwick Civic Complex. The event included different stations, such as ones where the scouts learned ab...
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MC Council will meet Tuesday
Bid tabulations for street overlay work as well as concession sales rights and cabin construction in the Lake End Park area, highlight the Morgan City Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday. The street ...
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Tuneweavers return for spring season
Tuneweavers, the Morgan City and Tri-Cities area community chorus, are starting practice for the spring concert. Chorus members meet Mondays at 7 p.m. at 1024 Front St. All vocal parts and levels o...
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CAA offering tax preparation service
St. Mary Community Action agency is once again providing free tax preparation. Appointments are being taken at St. Mary Community Action Agency, 1407 Barrow St., Franklin; St. Mary Neighborhood Ser...
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School board names Students of the Year
Drake Leonard, Harleigh Price and Gifford Courtney are the St. Mary Parish students of the year. The Students of the Year Award Program is designed to recognize outstanding high school, junior high...
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Mardi Gras season kicks off Saturday
Mardi Gras tableaus begin Saturday in the Tri-City area when the Krewe of Adonis kicks off the local ball season. Seven more balls in succession will follow Adonis. Also, six parades will be held d...
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Morgan City bonds approved
BATON ROUGE — The State Bond Commission approved more than $72 million for projects statewide, including $4 million for road and street improvements in Morgan City. The project, which will be paid ...
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