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, Jan. 22
NASA officials and researchers with The Human Factor addressed the Franklin City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 16. They have been working with Mayor Eugene Foulcard's administration regarding the impact of extreme weather conditions on the community and the city’s infrastructure.
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NASA officials were at the Franklin City Council meeting on Jan.
The funeral for Bishop Mario Dorsonville of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has been scheduled for Feb. 1.
The St. Mary Chamber’s 2024 Board of Directors members are, standing from left: Anthony Baham, Jonathan “JP” Henry, 2024 Vice Chairman Brady Borel, Evan Boudreaux, Steven Mora, Scott Berry, Holden Murray, Blaze Landry and Ed “Tiger” Verdin. Seated: Stephanie Guidry, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, Danika F. Long, 2024 Chairwoman Tammie Moore, Terri Foulcard, Treasurer Alyssa Cart and Kristal Hebert.
Bayou Bend Wellness Center was named Business of the Year at Thursday’s Chamber banquet. Shown from left are board member Ed “Tiger” Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, Bayou Bend CEO Stephanie Guidry, and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
Fifolet Candle Makers in Franklin was one of two businesses recognized as Small Business of the Year at Thursday’s St. Mary Chamber banquet. Pictured from left are board member Ed "Tiger" Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, owner Chad Boutte and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
KBZE is one of two enterprises recognized as Small Business of the Year at Thursday’s St. Mary Chamber banquet. Shown from left are board member Ed “Tiger” Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, KBZE owner Howard Castay, Darlene Castay, Sandra Greene, Patterson Councilman Lee A. Condolle, Josh “DJ Fab” Singleton and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
South Louisiana Community College was named Non-Profit of the Year at Thursday’s St. Mary Chamber banquet. Shown from left; board member Ed ‘Tiger' Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, Anthony Baham, SLCC Chancellor Dr. Vincent June, new Chamber Chairwoman and Morgan City and Franklin Campus Director Tammie Moore, and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
At a banquet Thursday night at the Bayou Bend Wellness Center, the St. Mary Chamber installed its officers for 2024 and bestowed awards on local businesses and local people.
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The children’s Krewe of Nike presented King and Queen Nike LII Brandon Guagliardo and Meredith Loupe during its Mardi Gras tableau held Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. In keeping with the theme “Nike’s Magical Toy Box,” Guagliardo depicted GI Joe and Loupe was Barbie. He is the son of Sam and Allison Guagliardo of Morgan City. She is the daughter of Neil and Jennifer Loupe of Berwick. Members of the krewe will parade behind the Krewe of Galatea procession at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in Morgan City.
Carnival season has hit the mid-way point in the Tri-City area.
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