Water pressure in Morgan City continues to rise after a boil advisory was issued Wednesday morning, but it is unclear how long the advisory will remain in effect.
The city of Morgan City has been spared any electrical issues so far from the winter weather that affected the area in recent days.
Nineteen new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in three local parishes for the 48 hours ending at midday Wednesday.
The Baldwin and Franklin fire departments posted this photo on their Facebook pages Wednesday morning. The La. 83 overpass was closed early Wednesday, as was U.S. 90 between La. 83 and Calumet. But all roads, bridges and overpasses in the parish were open by about 10 a.m.
The Tri-City area looked forward to 50-degree warmth Wednesday after struggling with sub-freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation from Winter Storm Uri, which struck much of the nation.
Lance Garafola continued to play football for two more years after his injury.
Lance Garafola was treated in a hospital after a concussion left his legs numb.
Photos Courtesy of Lance Garafola
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