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Assumption deputies reported a Bayou L'Ourse-area arrest on drug and gun charges, while St. Mary deputies and Franklin police made arrests on unauthorized entry charges. --Roshawn Lamarr Lewis, 33, Cedarwood Drive, New Iberia, was arrested Saturday charges of felon in possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana. The arrest...

Morgan City police and St. Mary deputies reported a quiet day on Monday, with only two arrests, one on theft and stolen property charges. Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and made this arrest:. --Phillip Andrew Randolph,...

Sheriff Leland Falcon of Assumption Parish reported the arrest of 23-year-old Nakia Valerie Anderson from Morgan City, LA. The arrest followed a traffic stop in Bayou L’Ourse due to a traffic violation.

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA and the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK have issued statements regarding the potential for a severe weather outbreak in this region on Thursday. Meteorologists are saying that the potential for severe weather has increased and our area is at an enhanced...

Arrests by St. Mary law enforcement agencies over the holiday weekend included charges of hit and run, drunken driving and flight from an officer. --Samantha Jolene Landreneau, 31, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:04 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (child endangerment), aggravated obstruction of highway, three counts of resisting arrest or officer, no child restraint, simple battery, disturbing the peace (intoxicated), hit and run, and self-mutilation by a prisoner.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.268 , according to AAA.

TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A Bayou Blue man was arrested for allegedly starting two hotel fires this month, as deputies with the State Fire Marshal continue to investigate his possible involvement in several other fires. Deshaun Montgomery, 31, was booked into into the Terrebonne Parish Jail on Nov. 27,...

The 140-person team and crew ended up stranded at the tiny Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, Illinois for 24 hours

According to Sheriff Tim Soignet, Antoinette Miller punched a deputy while deputies were trying to take her into custody. A second woman, Janay Smith, allegedly pushed deputies in an attempt to get them away from Miller.

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. 5:35 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance. 6:03 a.m. 600 block of Fourth Street; Medical. 7:35 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint. 7:38...

Latisha Lynn Landry, a 40-year-old from Plaquemine, LA, was arrested due to outstanding warrants for not appearing in court in Assumption Parish. She had been previously arrested in the same parish and was due in court on January 23, 2023, but did not attend. As a result, an arrest warrant was issued on January 27, 2023.

The Mistletoe and Moss Holiday Market, presented by the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday under the U.S. 90 bridge in Morgan City. The event, timed to coincide with Small Business Saturday, drew more than 80 vendors, offered gift and holiday-themed items. The Review/Diane Miller Fears.

In this article, we're exploring five distinctive Cajun/Creole restaurants tucked away in the heart of Thibodaux. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts. Please feel free to share your comments below.

For senior citizens and the needy is at noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 113 Federal Ave., Morgan City. Dine-in only.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of two Schriever women on charges, stemming from a disturbance investigated by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. Antoinette Lanay Miller, 28, of Schriever and Janay Recole Smith, 36, of Schriever, were arrested for multiple criminal offenses as a result of their involvement in the investigation.

Sheriff Leland Falcon of Assumption Parish has announced the arrest of Roshawn Lamarr Lewis, 33, from New Iberia, LA, for felony gun law violations. The arrest took place during a traffic stop on U.S. 90 on a Saturday evening. A patrol deputy stopped a vehicle due to an equipment violation and spoke with the driver, Candon Patrick Jefferson, 33. The deputy noticed a suspected marijuana odor from the vehicle.

In the shade of the Spanish moss-draped cypress trees, Garden City, Louisiana, sits along the legendary Bayou Teche, a waterway as entwined with folklore as it is with the flora. This bayou, more than a mere physical feature, is the heart of local lore—a serpent-shaped lifeline of the Chitimacha Tribe's history and culture. The story of a colossal snake, defeated by Chitimacha warriors, whose convulsing body carved the bayou's path, has been passed down through generations, its echoes still heard in the rustling leaves and rippling waters.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near gray.

Patterson Garden Club members Evelyn Estay, Donna Bates-Ruffin, Linda Thomas and Iris Roy joined the staff of the City of Patterson for a veterans program on Nov. 9. Wreaths were placed at the Blue Star Marker on the highway and the Byway marker at City Hall in honor of all veterans. This is the National Garden Club tradition.

The South Lafourche Tarpons and the Thibodaux Tigers matched up at the Tarpons' home court. The final score saw the Thibodaux Tigers emerging victorious with a 46-33 win, marking the Tarpons' first home game of the season. Nicholas Coleman is leading the team with 9 points. Landon Jarvis contributed 7 points to the Tarpons' effort.