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 ...

Jake Joseph Pillaro III, 70, a resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Debra Young Pillaro; son, Jake Pillaro IV; one grandchild; sisters, ...

Diane Mary Estay, 81, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. She is survived by sons, William Fuselier Jr. of Berwick and Darrell Sides of Bayou Vista; two grandchildren; ...

Mary Metrejean Landry, 81, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Stephensville, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City. She is survived by children, Perry Landry of ...

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 ...

Robert David Morrison passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on July 24, 2025, while in Santa Barbara, California. He was 53 years old. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on May 23, 1972, to Robert D.

Martha Ross, 74, a native of Verdunville and resident of Memphis, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 ...

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 ...

Michael Anthony Granger, 73, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City. Visitation will be Monday, 2-4 p.m., at Jones Funeral Home in ...

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 ...

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