Local

Article Image Alt Text

This year's parade fell on the day after St. Patrick's Day, but it was perfect timing for Elizabeth Crouch, right, who celebrated her birthday Saturday. Shown from left are Nicole Ramirez, Shelley Aucoin, Krewe of Dionysus Queen Alexis Romero, and Crouch.

Article Image Alt Text

Walter Shepherd of the Krewe of Dionysus is this year's parade chairman.

Article Image Alt Text

The Irish-Italian Parade is a walking parade, but golf carts are welcome. Shown from left are Jamie Pennison, Kelly Jo Aucoin, Destini Barrilleaux and Connie Shepherd.

Article Image Alt Text

This golf cart flew the flags of Ireland and Italy. Shown are Debbie LeBlanc, left, and Cindy Marino.

Article Image Alt Text

The Irish-Italian Parade is a formal event for Morgan City Assistant Fire Chief Joe Marino.

Article Image Alt Text

Steve Kennedy's wagon was loaded for the parade.

Article Image Alt Text

Leprechauns adorned this golf cart. Shown from left are Kim Kennedy, Allison Stephens and Christi Farias.

Article Image Alt Text

Alicia Boudreaux and Cody Blanco were among the parade participants.

Irish-Italian Walking Parade

Sat, 03/18/2023 - 2:36pm

The Krewe of Dionysus Walking Parade made its way Saturday from Second and Onstead to downtown in Morgan City.

The Review/Bill Decker

Article Image Alt Text

Berwick Assistant Police Chief JP Henry, left, and Warren Raymond of the Centerville Volunteer Fire Department compete in the round robin portion of Saturday's Battle of the Badges at Kemper Williams Park.

The Review/Bill Decker

Article Image Alt Text

Bayou Vista Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Kinslow, left, and Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Chief Scott Hutton pitch in the round robin portion of the Battle of the Badges.

Article Image Alt Text

Bayou Vista and Patterson firefighter Chance Fraley, left, and Justin Morvant of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office retrieve their horseshoes.

Article Image Alt Text

Hilton Rhodes, left, and Jimmy Percle fry fish and cook white beans and jambalaya at the Battle of the Badges. Not pictured are Angela Percle and Craig Rink.

Article Image Alt Text

Centerville volunteer firefighter Warren Raymond had this shirt made for the Battle of the Badges. It shows a firefighter with a fishing pole landing a police officer and says, "You gotta be quicker than that."

Article Image Alt Text

Al Dodson shows the banners that have been made for the winner of this year's Battle of the Badges.

Article Image Alt Text

The St. Mary firefighters won two of three 40-shoe games to claim the victory and the traveling plaque in this year's Battle of the Badges. Shown from left are Kevin Kinslow of the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department; Patterson and Bayou Vista firefighter Tyler Boudier; Justin Morvant of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office; and Carl Reed of the Berwick Police Department.

No three-peat: Firefighters win Battle of the Badges

Sat, 03/18/2023 - 2:03pm

St. Mary Parish firefighters fought it out with law enforcement officers Saturday in the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association Battle of the Badges tournament at Kemper Williams Park.

Article Image Alt Text

The Review/Bill Decker
Fernis LeBlanc, CEO for Ochsner's Bayou Region, speaks Wednesday to the Hospital Service District No. 2 board about the company's decision to end labor and delivery services at Ochsner St. Mary.

Article Image Alt Text

Paige Tang argues for keeping labor and delivery services at Ochsner St. Mary during a meeting Wednesday.

At meeting, speakers want to keep OB services at Ochsner St. Mary

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 9:46pm

Public officials on Wednesday challenged the data on which Ochsner based its decision to end labor and delivery services at Ochsner St. Mary.

Article Image Alt Text

The Review/John K. Flores
The author’s wife shows a 28-inch mature redfish she caught on Marsh Island. This mature red fish is the size LDWF officials would prefer escaping the in-shore estuaries to go offshore to spawn.

John K. Flores: Redfish numbers are down; expect changes soon

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 9:39pm

During the 1980s, Cajun cuisine became all the rage across America, with much of it led by New Orleans Chef, the late Paul Prudhomme.

Pages

ST. MARY NOW

Franklin Banner-Tribune
P.O. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: 337-828-3706
Fax: 337-828-2874

Morgan City Review
1014 Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: 985-384-8370
Fax: 985-384-4255

St Mary Now Copyright  © 2024