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Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.) Morgan City police reported two drunk driving arrests Wednesday and Friday. Morgan City. Chief Chad M. Adams...

The start of October marks the beginning of the annual sugarcane harvest season in southeast Louisiana. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced in a news release that the grinding season kicks off for most mills in the area Oct. 2. Every year, the harvest period brings an increase in commercial...

A Morgan City man has been convicted in a 2021 shooting involving his ex-wife's employer, authorities said.

ASSUMPTION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — What’s on the ballot in Assumption Parish? For the upcoming election, Assumption Parish residents can vote on who will be their next sheriff and police jurors. Election day for the Louisiana primary is Oct. 14, and early voting runs from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m....

Eddie Clark III, 26, from Baton Rouge, and Tierra Pendleton, 25, from Thibodaux, have been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Troymichael Johnlouis. This was announced by Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre. Johnlouis, also from Thibodaux, was found dead in Assumption Parish on September 18, 2023. He was reported missing the day before, after being seen entering a car with a woman.

Morgan City, Berwick and St. Mary authorities reported arrests this week on drug-related charges, including methamphetamine and cocaine possession. Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 47 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:. --Gilbert Christopher Howard, 53,...

Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna has submitted to the City Council a 2024 budget that makes room for more than $12 million from two grants that will improve water and natural gas service. Some local shrimpers, meanwhile, are asking for help in protecting their budgets by enforcing rules at the...

The City of Morgan City hereby advertises bids for construction of WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I, MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA. Project Title: WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA. Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase I, Morgan City, Louisiana” will be received at...

PAINCOURTVILLE - Drought conditions have not improved, but the state is easing off the burn ban. It's coming just in time for one of the state's largest crops, sugar cane. There are more than 500,000 acres of the sweet crop statewide. Burning the crop after it's harvested is now allowed, even with the burn ban still in effect. It's something farmers say is needed, as if they do not burn the crop, it will start to regrow and make things more difficult next season.

The Knights of Columbus honored three law enforcement officers for their outstanding service to the area during a recent ceremony. Judge Jason Verdigets was master of ceremonies, and Ascension Parish Schools Superintendent Edith Walker served as guest speaker. The honorees for law enforcement officer of the year were Sgt. Megan...

Bayou Corne is an unincorporated community in Louisiana with a population of 38 citizens according to the 2022 census. This tiny oasis is located in Assumption Parish and is bordered by a Bayou of the same name. The areas combined has a total of 350 residents and the region is said to have been inhabited since the 1700s. First settled by the Acadians for its economic opportunities of gator hunting and crawfish farming.

The City of Franklin has received more than $500,000 from the Louisiana Transportation Alternatives Program to improve local pedestrian infrastructure.

Morgan City voters will have a chance beginning Saturday to bring their home-rule charter into line with a 23-year-old reality. In the Sept. 30-Oct. 7 early voting period, and on the Oct. 14 primary election day, voters will see a proposed charter amendment that calls for the election of City Council members from districts rather than at large.

The River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville will celebrate the opening of the Rosenwald School from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21. The event at 511 Williams St., Donaldsonville, will be free to the public, and refreshments will be served, according to the museum. Booker T. Washington and Julius...

Video was obtained from businesses in the area that showed an individual pulling up behind a business and abandoning two small dogs and driving away, leaving the animals unattended and with no care.

Lafourche Parish School District is releasing roughly 3,000 students early due to a lack of running water at several buildings. Thibodaux High School, Thibodaux Middle School, Thibodaux Elementary, C.M. Washington and W.S. Lafargue are being released early today because a water valve broke in the City of Thibodaux, reducing water pressure to the schools. ...

Ascension Parish Candidate Forum is scheduled for Sunday, October 1 @ 5:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church Community Center (42021 Hwy 621, Gonzales). Election Day is October 14, Early Voting begins is Saturday (September 30) to Saturday (October 7) with statewide, legislative, and Ascension Parish contests on the ballot.

Ascension Parish government announced in a news release the burn ban will continue in the parish. Parish President Clint Cointment announced the ban will remain in place after conferring with representatives from local fire departments. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal previously announced modifications could be made to the active statewide...

PRARIEVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new restaurant is open in Ascension Parish. Mike Anderson’s in Prairieville officially welcomed guests for the first time on Monday, Sept 25. There are now three Mike Anderson’s locations in the area — Prairieville, Gonzales and Baton Rouge. According to owner Chip Robert,...

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Morgan City man for an alleged alligator hunting violation on Sept. 17 in Vermilion Parish. Agents cited Clifford Roberts, 58, for taking an alligator from an unapproved area. Agents received a tip about Roberts taking an alligator from an unapproved...