LATEST NEWS
Morgan City police radio logs for April 24-25
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. 5:15 a.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Medical. 6:52 a.m. Area of Roderick Street; Complaint. 9:24 a.m. 200 block of Barrow Street; Medical. 9:25 a.m....
Aloha: Hawaii skater answers call from Thibodaux teen to help advocate for skatepark
Parents and teens met with a skatepark founder to discuss how to advocate for one in their city. Ten teens and seven adults gathered Thursday at the Lafourche Library Thibodaux Branch to meet with Travis Aucoin, a former Thibodaux resident who now lives in Hawaii and opened a skatepark there through a nonprofit.
Trespassing complaints lead to drug, assault arrests in Berwick
Trespassing complaints led Berwick police to recent arrests on assault and marijuana charges. --Lennis Paray, 39, Berwick, was arrested at 10:37 a.m. Thursday on charges of resisting an officer, possession of marijuana (under 14 grams) and four counts of criminal trespassing. About 10:24 a.m. Thursday, the Berwick Police Department received...
Public notices for April 26, 2024
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was called to order by Chairman, Oscar Toups, at 6 O’clock in the evening. Invocation was led by Norma Skinner. Members present were, Oscar Toups, Sandra Wilkerson, Ann Poole, Nelda Dural and Norma Skinner. Absent - None. Others present...
High water makes its mark on Morgan City history
Spring is high water season for those of us living on Berwick Bay and for the Atchafalaya River. Although Louisiana is susceptible to flooding year-round, it is during this season that we are particularly vulnerable. Many residents of our area remember the floods of 1957, 1973, 1975 and 2011. Visit...
UPDATED WITH STORY: Bonnie Leonard named to Morgan City Council
The Morgan City Council has a new member. The council on Tuesday confirmed Mayor Lee Dragna’s appointment of Bonnie Leonard to fill a vacant seat on the council. Also Tuesday, the council decided to wait for more discussion before approving a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to rezone a tract for a new mobile home park. They introduced an ordinance to set property tax rates for this year.
New Wildlife & Fisheries agents posted here
Nineteen cadets graduated Wednesday from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy, including three who will be assigned to St. Mary, Assumption and St. Martin. The cadets moved into the ranks of Wildlife & Fisheries’ Enforcement Division at a ceremony in Baton Rouge. At the academy,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.