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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, March 2
6:40 a.m. 300 block of Wren Street; Complaint.
6:57 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:12 a.m. Onstead Street/Federal Avenue; Vehicle accident.
7:53 a.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; 911 hang up.
8:08 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Animal complaint.
8:58 a.m. 700 block of General McArthur Street; Animal complaint.
9:15 a.m. 600 block of Bush Street; Complaint.
10:06 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:07 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
10:26 a.m. 1000 block of Clothilde Street; Welfare concern.
10:31 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:49 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
11:06 a.m. 2000 block of Sixth Street; Assistance.
11:33 a.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Animal complaint.
11:40 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
11:50 a.m. 900 block of Third Street; Alarm.
11:55 a.m. Marguerite Street; Fight.
1:39 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
1:46 p.m. Federal/Brashear avenues; Suspicious subject.
1:52 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Mental disturbance.
2:37 p.m. 2000 block of Tiger Drive; Fight.
2:54 p.m. Railroad Avenue; Traffic incident.
3:48 p.m. U.S. 90 West crest of bridge; Traffic incident.
5:12 p.m. Allison Street; Animal complaint.
7:13 p.m. Fifth/Maine streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
8:50 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Loud music.
9:30 p.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.
9:34 p.m. North Second Street; Assistance.
9:53 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:17 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
10:27 p.m. Federal/Railroad avenues; Suspicious person/vehicle.
Tuesday, March 3
1:59 a.m. Sixth/General McArthur streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
2:12 a.m. Willard/Eighth streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
2:16 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person/vehicle.
4:01 a.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Assistance.
5:04 a.m. 800 block of North Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.

Federal lawmakers representing the St. Mary Parish area were generally supportive of President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran.
The exception was the lone Democrat among them, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, who represents Assumption Parish.
Here is a sampling of their reaction:
•U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette. 
“I was a freshman at LSU in 1979 when disgusting subhumans attacked American sovereign soil in Tehran, overwhelming a handful of our Marines, seizing our embassy and taking American hostages.   
“We’ve been looking forward to [Saturday] for 47 years. The perfect alignment of leaders at the top in America and Israel with real courage and unwavering will to do what has to be done.  
“In the south, we give fair warning before we crack a jaw. I would say 46 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days is fair warning.
•U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-Baton Rouge 
“We don’t know how many people he’s hung in the last six months. We don’t know how many people he’s tortured. I’ve seen estimates as high as 50,000. So that’s what this business with Iran is all about.
 “We’re not trying to be the world’s policeman. We’re trying to stop the Ayatollah from being the world’s policeman. He’s getting a lot of support from President Xi Jinping in China and Vladimir Putin in Russia and Kim Jong Un in North Korea. So that’s where we find ourselves, trying to stop this war.
 “And to the Ayatollah, I would say, ‘Ayatollah, you’re entitled to believe what you want. You can hate me. You can believe that. I know you hate me and what I stand for. Do you know how I sleep at night knowing that you hate me? With the fan on. That’s your right. But you can’t act on that belief.’
 “Put down the nuclear weapons. Put down the nuclear enrichment. Stop exporting terrorism to Hamas and Hezbollah. End your missile program. Stop killing and torturing your people. That’s all we want. And he’s doing that as we speak. He’s at war. We’re trying to stop it.”
•U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge.
“I think we have to recognize, if you will, these are death throes of a dying regime,” Cassidy said in an interview. “It is intensely provocative but think about what the Ayatollahs want. Their country — their support in the country is falling apart.
“They would like nothing better than to unite the Iranian people behind their old trope that the Great Satan is coming after us. If we keep that pressure upon them and they lose the support of the Iranian people, they will be disposed of, and that’s a great way to win a war.”
•Carter, D-New Orleans.
“I am deeply concerned about the attack [Saturday]. Let me be clear: the Iranian regime has long been a destabilizing force in the Middle East, and its support for militant proxies and armed groups across the region poses a real threat to our allies, our interests, and global security.
“At the same time, any use of military force by the United States demands serious consideration and a clear, coordinated plan. The American people deserve to understand the objectives, the risks, and the path forward.
“History has shown that conflicts involving Iran rarely stay contained. With partners and proxy forces operating throughout the region, the potential for escalation is real, and the consequences could reach far beyond a single strike.
“My focus is protecting American lives, supporting the brave men and women who serve our country, and ensuring that Congress fulfills its proper constitutional role when matters of war and peace are on the table.”

Mary Shannon Eues, 70, a proud native and longtime resident of Morgan City, was called to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud Nana, whose world revolved around her family and friends. She gave her heart fully to those she loved, never missing a chance to cheer on her grandchildren at their many sporting events and activities, speaking on the phone with her daughters nearly every day, and celebrating every moment with joy and pride. A dedicated employee of MC Bank for over 40 years, Mary treated her customers like family. As a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mary was a Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, and member of the Ladies Altar Society and Good Samaritan Ministry. When she wasn’t spending treasured time with her loved ones, Mary delighted in sharing laughter and friendship with her beloved “Ya-Ya” group. Together, they created countless cherished memories, often teasing their husbands — affectionately known as the “Yo-Yos.”
Those left to cherish Mary’s beautiful memory are her husband of 51 amazing years, Kirk J. Eues; two daughters, Jessi James and her husband, Sam; Jenny Smith and her husband, Mike; four grandchildren, Cooper James, Juliette James, Sienna Smith, and Ford Smith; and her sisters, Elizabeth Shannon; Ruthie Madere and her husband, Ronald; and sister-in-law Janet Smith and her husband Mike. She is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who were like family, especially Sheryl and James Cline, and Marcia and Craig Bergeron.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Alice Shannon; sister, Alice Guzzetta; in-laws, Ervin and Eunice Eues; and dear friend, David Blanco.
Visitation for Mary will be observed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. until 12 noon, at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Graveside services will follow at the Morgan City Cemetery. Rev. Brett Lapeyrouse will preside over the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The family would like to express their deep and heartfelt gratitude to Terrebonne General Medical Center and the wonderful nurses, Harold & Aimee for their loving care and support.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City, Louisiana.

BATON ROUGE -- Every time legislation is on the floor, there are always voices echoing through the chambers, firing off questions and pushing perspectives not in lockstep with the majority.
These days, the opposing voices in the sea of noise are usually Democrats, who total only 39 of the 137 members of the Louisiana Legislature. Making up just under 30% of the collective, they are almost always outvoted now.
Their numbers have dwindled since Louisiana began to shift in the early 2000s from a majority Democratic state to majority Republican. And so has their ability to be involved in compromises since Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards gave way to Republican Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2024.
Yet, they keep fighting, whether it’s to stand up for their constituents on issues like education or health care or to lay the groundwork for legal challenges to some new laws.
“You’re fighting for the people that sent you there, and as long as they see you fighting, it’s important that we continue to tell their stories,” said Rep. Venessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge. “That we continue to fight for them, knowing what the outcome is. But that doesn’t lessen the fight that is within us.”
When the House was voting last fall to delay the statewide primary election in 2026 for a month while the U.S. Supreme Court considers the legality of the state’s two majority-minority congressional districts, Democrats debated on the floor for two hours, knowing they were going to lose.
Rep. Candace Newell, D-New Orleans, was one of the loudest voices against the bill, boldly stating that the actions were an effort by Republican legislators to rig elections to reduce minority representation. The bill passed 73-29.
“We knew that in this new term we were going into a supermajority,” Newell said, referring to Republicans holding more than two-thirds of the seats in both the state House and Senate. “When we see so many things that pass, so many bad bills that passed so easily, it’s disheartening.”
Republicans in the Legislature hold what is called a trifecta and triplex, meaning the party holds the offices of governor, secretary of state, attorney general and a majority in both chambers.
This means Republicans can pass just about any legislation they agree on with little fight, leaving many of the Democrats to feel as though the process is purely procedural.
“They go through all the pomp and circumstance of saying things that aren’t true, saying things that you know are really not relevant to what they’re really trying to do,” Rep. Rodney Lyons, D-Marrero, said. “But it’s just a part that they have to go through. So, what’s going through my mind is, ‘Here we go again. You know, how long are we going to sit through this piece.’”
For many decades, it was the Republicans who were left without a voice across a solid Democratic South.
Through shifts in national politics and redistricting efforts, Republicans gained the foothold that has led to their dominance, said Jay Dardenne, a Republican who served as lieutenant governor and as a top official in Gov. Edwards’ administration.
“It’s just a shift in in the South, but particularly in Louisiana, to Republican supermajority status, and now a Republican governor,” Dardenne said. “As well as the districts that have been created that kind of have resisted a need to compromise, which is part of the legislative process.”
Democrats were crucial to some compromises during the eight years when Edwards was governor.
In 2018, it took three special sessions before a mix of Democrats and moderate Republicans agreed on a fraction of a cent of additional sales tax to close a steep budget gap. More-conservative Republicans had refused to vote for any increase.
“We had an element of success, did what had to be done with the help of some of them, with most all the Democrats, as well as some Republicans,” Dardenne said.
However, with the shift in politics now, it is harder to come to compromises because of ironclad loyalty among parties, according to Edwards.
“It makes it very hard for a group in the center of the political spectrum to work together, and we used to see that in Congress, and I don’t think we’re better for it,” the former governor said at an event at LSU last week.
“In Congress, now it is a bad thing to be seen talking to members of the opposite party or working with them on anything of any significance,” Edwards added.
Nowadays, only four of the 39 Democrats are white. The Black Democrats are mostly from urban and suburban areas and work together as members of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus.
Democrats also just won two additional seats in special elections in February and will win two more in runoffs in New Orleans in March.
When Democrats fight legislation, they also are also laying down records for possible legal battles over the bill.
“I think it’s important to, one, inform the public of the impact of it,” Sen. Samuel Jenkins, D-Shreveport, said. “But also, if there’s going to be any legal challenges to these bills becoming law, then you know a court needs to be able to look to the legislative record or the legislative intent to determine if some kind of violation has taken place.”
In the special session last fall, the Legislature passed resolutions almost unanimously to fund the SNAP food stamps program for November if the government shutdown in Washington had curtailed benefits.
While most legislators found this effort to be a good show of the parties working together, Newell noted that everyone came together because some residents of rural Republican districts also depend on food assistance.
“I don’t believe that if so many people in other districts wouldn’t have been heavily impacted…that this is the step we would have taken,” Newell said. “This isn’t the first time we could have stepped up.”
Despite their many losses, Democrats have succeeded at times in blocking legislation.
LaFleur recalled a moment in the regular session in 2025 when the Democrats were able to persuade members of the Senate to block a bill that would have banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies on college campuses even though the programs were already being halted under an order by President Donald Trump.
“Our wins may be small and few in number, but this one mattered most,” LaFleur said.
So, despite the losing record in a sea of red, you’ll still find those voices in the chambers and committee meetings this spring.
Like Democrats nationwide, they will be pushing affordability issues in the face of rising food, housing and health costs and opposing limits on voting procedures.
“We’re just living in some very conservative times,” Jenkins said. “But we just need to be careful that we’re not trampling upon our democracy, our fundamental rights of our citizens, voting rights and the quality of life that people want here in Louisiana.”