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2012 Franklin royalty
The Miss Franklin Scholarship Pageant and the Miss and Master Royalty Pageant were held Saturday at the Franklin Recreation Center. Winners are, first photo,, Miss Franklin 2012 Kimberleigh Theriot...
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Drug suspect dies in Morgan City wreck
MORGAN CITY, La. -- A suspect in an investigation into illegal drug activity died in crash at about 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release from St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert. “… St....
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Mac Bruno
Bruno announces for District 5 Morgan City council seat
EDITOR’S NOTE — The following announcement has been authorized for release by the candidate’s campaign. Publication is provided as a public service and implies no endorsement by The Daily Review or...
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Berwick garbage issues addressed
BERWICK, La. — Leaking trash trucks, drivers on their cell phones and unreliable pickup were among the many issues addressed by Berwick officials when they met with Progressive Waste Solutions repr...
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Curbs on trailered boats proposed in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Restrictions on where Morgan City residents can park boats on trailers was one of the major concerns Tuesday night during a presentation of the latest draft of the Zoning and La...
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Court of Appeal 1st Circuit, 1st Division, Division B, judicial candidates
Appellate judge candidates speak at breakfast forum in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. — The four candidates for the Division B seat on the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal appeared at a Meet the Candidates breakfast today to introduce themselves. The seat is on one of fi...
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DOTD announces road closure
La. 324, Convent Street, between La. 326 and La. 87 at the Charenton swing bridge in St. Mary Parish will close Monday until 5 p.m. Nov. 2. The Department of Transportation and Development announce...
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St. Mary Chamber of Commerce plans business luncheon
MORGAN CITY, La. -- The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce will hold a business luncheon with Sonia Perez, president of AT&T. The event will be held at the Petroleum Club, 500 Roderick St. in Morgan City...
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Pink Friday On Oct. 12 at M C Bank, 1201 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, with Maison Jardin offering hot pink hair extensions for $10 with proceeds donated to Morgan City High School Paint the Pit Pink...
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Johnson wins football contest
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Leroy Johnson of Patterson won the first place prize of $40 in the weekly Daily Review Football Contest. Johnson was tied with Regina Guidry of Patterson for first place, but b...
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BRIDGES — Building Relationships, Increasing Development, Growing Educational Success — hopes to help Morgan City High School and the community it serves connect in a meaningful way. During the inaugural meeting Thursday, Morgan City High School Assistant Principal Tim Hymel, co-chairwomen Tammilee M. Kelly and Michelle South, and Principal Mickey Fabre joined more than 40 charter members of the organization.
Program seeks to link Morgan City High School to community
MORGAN CITY, La. — Connections between a school, the community it serves and the businesses it hopes to one day supply with workers are vital. Two Morgan City High School teachers working on their...
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Morgan City men among 4 carjacking suspects
RACELAND, La. (AP) — Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says four men – two from Morgan City — are in custody after an alleged carjacking in New Orleans. Webre says the men were booked Saturday i...
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Traffic violation leads to arrests in recent rash of burlaries in the area
When a vehicle crossed the center line on Irish Bend Road Wednesday afternoon, a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop and a chase ensued. Sheriff Mark Hebert said Joshu...
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Patterson addresses traffic 'hot spots'
PATTERSON — After calls for assistance from school bus drivers, the DOTD met with local policy makers Tuesday to discuss the need for traffic regulation on U.S. 90. State Department of Transportat...
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Sports standouts
The Franklin City Council and Mayor recognized local sports achievements during their regular meeting Tuesday. At top, the 2011 Franklin Girls Babe Ruth All Stars Team, 12U, played in the Babe Ruth...
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Sheriff candidates spar at Chamber forum
PATTERSON — St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert touted his experience and what the sheriff’s office has accomplished. Candidates Patrick LaSalle and Jack Smith said how they could improve it if th...
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Books close Wed. for October ballot, early voting set
Books will close on Wednesday for the October 22 election. Registrar of Voters Jolene Holcombe said anyone wishing to vote in that election must be registered by the close of books. Early voting be...
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Postal worker, resident attacked by dogs Friday
A Franklin postal worker was attacked and seriously injured by dogs Friday afternoon. Franklin Police report that the worker, who was not identified, was delivering mail at 804 Magnolia St. at abou...
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Community group sets first Hoodstock event
Hoodstock, a small grassroots organization seeking to provoke social action and cultural awareness in lower income neighborhoods, will hold the first of what it hopes becomes an annual event, Satur...
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Festival shakes off weather detractors
MORGAN CITY — A keen eye on the weather, an attentive ear to local emergency officials, and squeegees and mulch in hand and on the ground. That’s how Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival offici...
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Golf course to end year up to $175K in hole
Atchafalaya Golf Course will end its fiscal year this month with a $150,000 to $175,000 deficit that will be covered by parish government. Meeting in regular session Wednesday, members of the St. M...
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City gets feasibility study on roadwork
MORGAN CITY — Just under $4 million is the estimated total cost for repair work on streets within the city, according to an economic feasibility study the City Council commissioned for its Novembe...
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Dinner After Hours at Belleview
Chamber of Commerce members took advantage of a Dinner After Hours Tuesday to get to know other business leaders in the parish. Hosted by Belleview Golf and Country Club owners Ty Burdette, Bobby M...
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Agitation field trials have yet to begin
MORGAN CITY — Agitation dredging field trials in the Atchafalaya Bar and Bay Channel were not included in an existing contract that began in August but may be included on a contract for the Atchaf...
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