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Huntsville man killed in wreck involving Arab man
A two-vehicle wreck on U.S. 231 in Morgan City involving an Arab man killed a Huntsville resident. The wreck happened about 11:56 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. Robert R. Barnes Jr., 90, was critically injured when the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis that he was driving was struck by the 2008 Porsche Cayenne driven by Jorge E. Pedraza, 43, of Arab.
Text message between girlfriends after Pierre Part party sets off attack on boyfriend
The party was over Saturday night in Pierre Part, and people were headed home when, at some point, the text message went out from one girlfriend to another, authorities said. One told the other that she shouldn't trust the boyfriend whom she was with, Assumption Parish sheriff's deputies said Monday.
Joint Investigation Leads to Search Warrants And Arrests
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of Jerome Davis (B/M, 21) of New Orleans, La. Davis was charged with 2-counts of Simple Burglary (Felony), 3-counts of Attempted Simple Burglary (Felony) & 1-count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony). On February 29, 2024, during early morning hours,...
In Berwick, woman accused of failing to seek aid in drug overdose
Berwick police on Friday arrested a woman accused of failing to seek medical help for a drug overdose victim. St. Mary deputies and Morgan City police made arrests alleging burglary and theft, while Franklin police arrested six juveniles over the weekend on battery or fighting charges. Berwick. Chief David S....
Baseball Game Preview: Vandebilt Catholic Terriers vs. Morgan City Tigers
After three games on the road, Vandebilt Catholic is heading back home. They will take on the Morgan City Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away. Last Saturday, Vandebilt Catholic...
Wheel House for March 27
Open to all beginning at 11 a.m. Friday at Lawrence Park. At 11 a.m. Saturday at Bayou Vista Baptist Church, 411 Field Road, Bayou Vista. 4,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes for children 2-10. Activities also include a petting zoo with a photo booth, face painting, balloon art and concessions. The event is free.
LSU softball has no trouble with Nicholls in Thibodaux
THIBODAUX - The No. 6 LSU softball team went on the road and cruised past Nicholls Tuesday evening. The Tigers jumped out to a 7-0 lead en route to a 10-2 win. Raelin Chaffin tossed a complete game for LSU, allowing just two hits and striking out five. McKaela Walker...
'It's all we want to do': A Louisiana family creates a drag racing dynasty
For the Tanksleys, drag racing isn't just a hobby, it's a way of life. This Louisiana family’s love of drag racing spans three generations. As they have done for more than 50 years, nearly every other weekend they can be found at one of the area's drag racing strips — most often State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen and No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose — watching races, tinkering with their cars, and, of course, taking to the track.
Morgan City police radio logs for March 25-26
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. 8:46 a.m. Area of U.S. 90 East; Complaint. 8:58 a.m. 1700 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint. 10:10 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Civil...
LDWF agents arrest a boat operator and vehicle driver for DWIs in South Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested two subjects for alleged driving or operating a vessel or vehicle while impaired (DWI) in St. Martin and St. Mary parishes on March 13 and March 14. Agents arrested Koby Theriot, 18, of Pierre Part, on March 13 in St. Martin...
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