The Gulf’s “dead zone” has shrunk significantly this summer, with scientists measuring a hypoxic area of just over 4,400 square miles — roughly a third smaller than last year and far less than the ...

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 ...

Click on the links below to download .pdf versions of the applications.

Franklin police have arrested an 18-year-old who faces four counts of attempted murder in last week's shooting in the Ninth Street area. Haven Williams, 18, Cayce Street, Franklin was arrested at 7:57 ...

A recent uptick in drug-related arrests continues, with seven more reported by area law enforcement agencies. Sheriff Gary ...

Shrimpers say President Donald J. Trump's 25% tariff on Indian imports is the biggest win for them yet. India is the largest exporter of shrimp to the United States, supplying more than 37% of all ...

Offenses related to drugs or alcohol kept local law enforcement agencies busy in the last week. Morgan City and Franklin ...

The new board for Consolidated Gravity District No. 2A elected officers at a special meeting Monday, returning to action 2-1/2 months after the Parish Council voted to remove the previous board ...

Port of Morgan City Executive Director Raymond “Mac” Wade used the word “millions” frequently during Wednesday’s St. Mary Chamber Business Luncheon, in both positive and negative ways. On the good ...