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Police search for suspect in home invasion
Franklin Police Department is investigating a home invasion which occurred this morning. Officers responded at approximately 2:29 a.m. to a residence in the 500 block of Robert Street. Upon arriv...
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New tree for Christmas
The Franklin Foundation Hospital Ladies Auxiliary recently donated a new artificial tree to the hospital. The new tree is 12 feet tall and boasts over 1,500 lights. The old tree was purchased over ...
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Abigail Conrad carries gifts for a friend to Wildflower Boutique in Morgan City today as last-minute Christmas shoppers begin to fill the stores.
Merchants report above average shopping season
MORGAN CITY, La. — Tri-City area merchants are reporting a slightly above-average local holiday shopping season. “I feel that the next few days are going to be really busy because of Christmas Eve ...
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Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne speaks at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City Thursday.
Dardenne: Budget cuts to continue
By ZACHARY FITZGERALD zfitzgerald@daily-review.com MORGAN CITY — While in Morgan City Thursday, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne gave his take on the ongoing budget cuts the state is facing, how they are affe...
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Holiday closings announced
Most parish and municipal offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the Christmas holiday. The exception is the City of Patterson which will close at noon Monday and remain closed until Thursda...
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KATHERN ‘KATIE’ VARNADO TEXADA
KATHERN ‘KATIE’ VARNADO TEXADA NEW IBERIA – Funeral services will be conducted for Mrs. Thomas Richard Texada Sr., the former Kathern “Katie” Varnado, 83, at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012 at...
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Jenkins event is Sunday
Trydrick Jenkins Dreams Fulfilled, Inc. will hold its “Sponsor a Family” event Sunday at O’Niell Recreation Center at 5 p.m. The organization has sponsored 70 kids and 25 families with Christmas g...
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Art, dance registration opens Jan. 7
Registration for the visual arts portion of the Bayou Beaux Arts and Dance Program will begin Jan. 7 at the Franklin Office of Community Development at City Hall. There will be a waiting list. A cl...
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FFH November net income at $320K
Net income of $320,624 was realized in the month of November by Franklin Foundation Hospital. Hospital Chief Financial Officer Ron Bailey told Hospital Service District 1 Board of Commissioners Thu...
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Louisiana State Police: Not all traditions should be continued this holiday season (updated with comments from St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert)
By JEAN L. KAESS jkaess@daily-review.com MORGAN CITY — “Don’t let one drink be the cause of ruining not just your life but maybe someone else’s. Enjoy the social season, but keep it safe,” Sheriff ...
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DOTD issues travel advisory for Christmas and New Year’s holidays and upcoming bowl games
DOTD issues travel advisory for Christmas and New Year’s holidays and upcoming bowl games BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers...
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Legislators react to school shooting
MORGAN CITY, La. — Area legislators offered condolences as well as their thoughts on what it might take in Louisiana to prevent a Sandy Hook-like tragedy from occurring here. The Connecticut shooti...
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State police investigate alleged Baldwin tasing
Louisiana State Police are reportedly investigating an alleged tasing death in Baldwin Thursday evening. Very few details are available, but reports indicate that the deceased person, Damon Abraham...
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Rouge ride
More than 50 riders in the annual Tour du Rouge bike race stopped for the night in Morgan City on Wednesday. The event, which runs over the course of a week from Houston to New Orleans, is a fundra...
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CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WINNERS: The winners of the overall Championship Flight with a score of 13 under par were Bobby McDonald, Brandon Burdett, and Doyle Tibbs as presented by tournament director Dan Guidry. The Belleview Golf Course would like to thank everyone who participated to make the event a gareat success. The next tournament will be held on May 12 and is being hosted by Louisiana Circles. For more information, contact The Belleview Golf Club at 828-2572.
Brittany Guidry Memorial Golf Tourney held recently
The Brittany Guidry Memorial Golf Tournament was held recently at The Belleview Golf Course in Franklin. The 18 hole 3-man scramble hosted 18 teams vying for first place in 4 flights. The third fl...
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Parish council challenges Citizens’ premium increase
Local authorities are pushing Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to reconsider its proposed rate hikes for wind and hail policies in St. Mary Parish. The insurance provider has announced t...
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MC Council redistricting plan settled
MORGAN CITY — At a redistricting meeting two weeks ago, several residents expressed concern and dissatisfaction about both the process and the results of the city’s redistricting plan for city cou...
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7-11 is being recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week in western St. Mary Parish with a proclamation signed by mayors Raymond Harris of Franklin and Wayne Breaux of Baldwin. The mayors are pict...
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District 2 maintenance projects: $540,000
CENTERVILLE — Review and approval of funds for Maintenance District 2 comprised of seven schools in central St. Mary Parish were cut and dried Monday during a committee session that wrapped up in l...
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Older Americans Month
Franklin, Baldwin and St. Mary Parish leaders all proclaimed May “Older Americans Month” recently. The parish and its municipalities are home to some 8,396 persons age 60 or older. Pictured are Ver...
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FJHS library renovation OK’d by Dist. 1 committee
Expenditures for the 2012-2013 school year in Maintenance District 1 of the St. Mary school system were increased by $278,750 after school principals presented their requests for additional funds t...
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Recently, Morgan City High School students, from left, Briana Lewis, Kreisle Darce, Derrick Walker and Courtney Billiot received superior ratings at District Music Rally held at Nicholls State University. Walker placed second in the division of male solo. Lewis, Darce and Billiot placed first for female trio. All three girls also received superior ratings in individual female solo. The four students qualified for State Rally, which was held at LSU recently, where Lewis and Billiot were awarded superior ratings in female solo. These students and their choir mates, along with other choirs, will be in concert Thursday night at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
School, community choirs to sing
A joint concert of the Morgan City High School Choir, Tuneweavers and elementary gifted singers will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. The groups will sing togethe...
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Presentations judged
Judging was held Thursday after 18 students from the Louisiana State University Department of Interior Design developed presentations for revitalization of the former Blevins building. They did so ...
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MC hit-and-run puts man in hospital
EDITOR’S NOTE — Graphic content included. A Morgan City police officer witnessed a hit and run accident Sunday that left a man in the hospital fighting for his life. The make and model of the vehi...
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