The Review/Bill Decker
Patterson's Holden Murray, left, speaks Wednesday during a panel discussion on economic development at a St. Mary Chamber luncheon. With Murray are, from left: St. Mary Economic Developer Evan Boudreaux; COLAB CEO Christian Bergeron; and Ed "Tiger" Verdin of Franklin's Main Street program.
FRANKLIN — St. Mary Parish is celebrating a big economic development win, with hints of more to come.
The Review/Bill Decker
Parish President Sam Jones, right, introduces Ross Mire, the new homeland security and emergency preparedness director, at Wednesday's Parish Council meeting.
FRANKLIN — Once more, the St. Mary Parish Council’s attention turned to stray animals Wednesday.
Morgan City Review photo
Daily Review, July 2002. “Final Phase Begins” — the second round of sediment pumping operations at the Lake End Park beach front, using sand dredged from Berwick Bay more than a mile away.
Submitted by
Catherine Holcomb
Long before Louisiana formally adopted a 94-mile coastal “land bridge” strategy this month, St. Mary Parish was already proving the concept works.
The Writers Guild of Acadiana invites Louisiana writers to submit original work for inclusion in Volume 3 of “A Treasury of Louisiana Writers.” The deadline is Sept. 1.
(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests.
Reanna Ryman of Patterson has been named to the Dean’s List at Columbia, Missouri, College.
Berwick High graduate and Tulane student Kali Lasseigne is a recipient of a 2026 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings scholarship.
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Sports
Big news from the Louisiana Legislature.
A new law has been passed that will allow a season for the recreational hunting of alligators.
By JIM BROWN
Students from Hiram College release black-bellied whistling ducks.
The Review/John K. Flores
When you think of the definition of the word “odyssey,” it can have two definitions. One is a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune.
By JOHN K. FLORES
Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association
Spring League 2026
Week 8
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Two 30’s and a 40’ 45.5 26.5
Shoes & Boos 45 27
Singles for Dollars winners: Al Graham, Dwain Arceneaux, Tim Gilmore and Dale Pearce.
Spring League 2026
Week 7
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Shoes & Boos 41 21
Two 30’s and a 40’ 40.5 22.5
Chunk Squad 39 24
Lifestyle
Texas A&M photo
Experts believe that Heterobilarzia americana may be more common than once thought, and can infect dogs after they engage freshwater fun.
For many dogs, there’s nothing better than splashing in a lake, pond or river.
DEAR ABBY: I recently retired. I also have fibromyalgia, which leaves me fatigued and in pain, and I never know how I will feel on a given day.
DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, after our family gathering for Christmas, my brother-in-law sent me a message saying I looked “sexy” in my sweater.
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