Morgan City Fire Department

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Morgan City Fire Chief Alvin Cockerham discusses a smoke detector that is available through the State Fire Marshal’s Office for residents who are unable to install them by themselves. The chief said a smoke detector is the most important safety measure people can utilize to safeguard their homes. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)

Staying safe at home: Winter increases the need to practice home fire safety

Cooking is part of many holiday plans. But be aware that the State Fire Marshal's Office is seeing an increase in kitchen-related fires.

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A Morgan City fireman clears overhead debris in one of multiple units involved in a fire at Brownell Homes in Morgan City Monday afternoon.
—The Daily Review/Diane Miller Fears

(Updated) Fire causes heavy damage to unit at Brownell Homes

A fire Monday afternoon at Brownell Homes in Morgan City caused severe damage to one unit and also damaged some surrounding units, Morgan City Fire Chief Alvin Cockerham said.

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District Attorney Bo Duhe of the 16th Judicial District and State Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, were the meal and meeting sponsors for the St. Mary AARP meeting on Nov. 6. Top photo from left are Duhe, his wife Lisa Duhe and St. Mary AARP President Bill Darce. Below photo from left are Allain, his wife Kim Allain and Darce.

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Birthday and anniversary celebrants for November were recognized at the Nov. 6 St. Mary AARP meeting.

St. Mary AARP holds Nov. 6 meeting

Members of the Morgan City Fire Department were special guests at the St. Mary Parish AARP Chapter 4435 monthly meeting on Nov. 6 at the St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, home of St.

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