Morgan City News

St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne has released the following information.

When it comes to the culinary, barbecue is probably not what comes to mind when most people think of the Tri-City area.

The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Ronald Gage 56 yoa of 7212 Hwy 182 East # 35, Morgan City was arrested on 5-30-2012 at 6:12 pm for ... (more)

The City of Morgan City will hold its first Bridge Market on Saturday. Vendors will be on hand to sell homegrown produce and fresh frozen shrimp.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Rhodes of Morgan City wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kimber Ann Rhodes, to Chase Michael Pickens, son of Mr.

The 18-wheeler finally stopped after hitting a tree in a wooded area off I-12 and burst into flames.

Maison Jardin and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 presented Memorial Day at Cypress Park in Morgan City on Monday.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 96 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 141 complaints and reports the following arrests: Jeremy Dardar 22 yoa of 2358 B Hwy 665, Montegut, La.

The conspiracy charges relate to an alleged plot to kill Lee Abraham Jr. On May 16, Smith was denied bond on the capital murder charge and one of the conspiracy charges; he was given a $100,000 bond on the other conspiracy charge.瑯 •Keaira Byrd, 23, is the alleged hit man who died following a shootout with agents from the state ... (more)

Deep in the heart of the Louisiana's swamp lands, a cast and crew battled the elements in 1918 to produce the hit silent film "Tarzan of the Apes." Bossier City native Al Bohl said he overheard a Morgan City native talking about the film and, according to his website, how real monkeys and apes were used "to add realism to the silent motion ... (more)

When my job takes me to Morgan City, La. At least once a month, I have the opportunity to take that beautiful drive.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip K. Thomas of Morgan City wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kirsten Rene Thomas, to Michael John DeMoss.

One school in St. Mary Parish will accept voucher students this fall. Central Catholic High School in Morgan City has reported to the state 34 openings between grades 7 and 11.

After more residents continued to voice their concerns and frustrations over city council redistricting and the racial elements of it, the Morgan City city council voted unanimously to approve revision Plan E. Discussion, primarily in the form of complaints and concerns expressed by citizens in the public hearing followed by explanations and ... (more)

City council redistricting concerns were not the only issues discussed at Tuesday night's council meeting.

David Nerve and Janice Marie Sterling, both of Patterson, wish to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 52 complaints and reports the following arrests: Jules A. Joiner Sr.

As passed by the state House of Representatives last week, House Bills 1 and 2 include money for numerous St.

Andy Bugh realized a lifelong dream in Morgan City, La. on Saturday, when the retired Plano resident reunited with his family after concluding a six-month solo kayaking adventure.

Three court cases of note are scheduled for trial this summer. Darby Mack Frickey is scheduled to go on trial Aug.