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The Review/Bill Decker
Franklin Fire Chief Chuck Bourgeois speaks to the St. Mary Parish Council at Wednesday's meeting.

Franklin department wants more money to protect district

FRANKLIN — Franklin’s fire chief has drawn a new line in the sand. Chief Chuck Bourgeois asked the St. Mary Parish Council on Wednesday for a new deal that would keep the city department serving Fire Protection District No. 5 outside the city...

Two firefighters injured in Berwick fire

Two Berwick firefighters are recovering Thursday after they sustained injuries Wednesday in a commercial structure fire of suspicious origin. One firefighter sustained an eye injury, Fire Chief Jody Acosta, and a second was a victim of heat...

Photos courtesy of Greig Chauvin
The Liberty Bell visited Morgan City by rail in 1915 on its way to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The photos with this story have been colorized.

Morgan City celebrates America: A look back at patriotic celebrations

In commemoration of our nation’s 250th birthday, we look back at some of the moments when the citizens of Morgan City demonstrated their patriotism and loyalty to the United States. Although Morgan City did not exist when our nation was founded, our...

The Review/John K. Flores
Jason Flores shows a stringer of bass caught during an August summer morning in the marsh.

John K. Flores: Beat the heat; fish early and late

By JOHN K. FLORES It’s been hotter than a power outage at a wax museum lately, but fishermen still go fishing in August. One of the keys to catching fish during the dog days of summer is knowing when your target species is most active. Most of the...

Shrimp & Petroleum Festival photo
Charlie Ann Fuhrer and Cecil Hernandez have reigned this year as the 90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival king and queen.

Shrimp & Petroleum Festival names Maid Court

The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival organization has named its 2026 Maid Court as it nears the end of the 90th festival royalty’s reign. The 91st edition of the festival will be Sept. 3-7. 90th King Cecil A. Hernandez Hernandez, a longtime...

Young dancers perform during the City of Franklin's Bayou Beaux Summer Dance Program's 16th annual recital. The milestone "Sweet Sixteen" celebration featured performances by students of all ages enrolled in the summer program presented in partnership with E.L.I.T.E. Dance Co.
Photos provided by the City of Franklin

Franklin celebrates 16 years of Bayou Beau Dance

FRANKLIN — The City of Franklin marked a milestone on Saturday, July 25 as the Bayou Beaux Summer Dance Program, presented in partnership with E.L.I.T.E. Dance Co., celebrated its 16th season with two recital performances at the Teche Theatre for...

Wheel House for Aug. 14: Rummage sale

RUMMAGE
SALE

Kim Stansbury

City judge: Relationships make a difference

Kim Stansbury was about to speak to an Aug. 7 meeting of the East St. Mary Kiwanis and the Rotary Club of Morgan City.

The Review/Bill Decker
At the new Morgan City Archives, Greig Chauvin shows one of the historical items in the collection: a Tiger Head Cane Syrup label.

Morgan City Archives moved to quarters on First Street

Morgan City history has a new home.
A 1 p.m. Sept. 3 reopening will mark the city archives’ move to a building at 506 First St.

The Review/Bill Decker
Franklin Fire Chief Chuck Bourgeois speaks to the St. Mary Parish Council at Wednesday's meeting.

Franklin department wants more money to protect district

FRANKLIN — Franklin’s fire chief has drawn a new line in the sand.

Donation to Labor Day Art Show

Submitted photo

Two firefighters injured in Berwick fire

Two Berwick firefighters are recovering Thursday after they sustained injuries Wednesday in a commercial structure fire of suspicious origin.

Morgan City police radio logs for Aug. 10-12

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.
Monday, Aug. 10

Jeanerette man arrested in Four Corners shooting

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests.

Aug. 13 St. Mary Levee District meeting

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Cajun Coast Tourism board agenda

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Sports

The Review/John K. Flores
Jason Flores shows a stringer of bass caught during an August summer morning in the marsh.

John K. Flores: Beat the heat; fish early and late

By JOHN K. FLORES

Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers standings, Weeks 3 and 4

Summer League 2026
Week 4
W L
Toss Bosses 25.5 10.5
50/50 24 12
BDG &R 19.5 16.5
4 Amigos 19 17

Class A

Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association Memorial Tournament

Kemper Williams Park
Patterson
Aug. 1
Class A

Jim Bradshaw: New Orleans fans endure 60 years of Saints suffering

The beginning of training camp July 29 opened the 60th season for the New Orleans Saints, and I have suffered through all of them.

By JIM BRADSHAW

Louisiana alligator program praised in D.C.

As part of America's 250th anniversary celebration, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheeries executive staff was honored in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday at the U.S.