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Bridge's history of race crimes resurfaces after dedication to Vietnam War hero
A bridge renamed after a local war hero harbors a nearly century old dark past. Two young Black men were hanged for alleged crimes, and one lived to tell the tale. A crowd of nearly 50 people gathered Aug. 11 to celebrate the renaming of a bridge in honor of a distinguished Navy war hero, Glenn H. Daigle, who grew up in the town of Labadieville. Unbeknownst to all in attendance, 91 years ago the bridge was the site of two lynchings that left one 16-year-old dead, with a terrorizing message hanging from his feet for all to see.
Morgan City presents the 89th Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival this weekend
This weekend, the 89th Shrimp and Petroleum Festival will return to Morgan City! Come honor the two industries that built this community during a five-day celebration from Thursday, August 29 through Monday, September 2, 2024 at 715 Second Street in Morgan City. “It all began over 80 years ago, when...
Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville back open
NAPOLEONVILLE - Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville is back open following a closure Tuesday night. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the road was shut down at 6 p.m. after a crash at La. 1 and La. 402 on Hospital Road. An hour later, the highway was back open. Deputies...
Alfreda Jones is Administrative Assistant of the Month
Alfreda Jones of Well Mind LLC in Morgan City is the St. Mary Chamber's Administrative Assistant of the Month. "Whatever I can do to put a smile on someone's face is what I enjoy doing," Jones told a Chamber audience Wednesday at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Shown from left are guest speaker Sheriff Gary Driskell, Chamber President Beth Chiasson, Chamber Chair Tammie Moore, Jones, Chamber Vice President Brady Borel, past Chair Laura Meadows, Chamber Treasurer Alyssa Cart and St. Mary Chief Deputy John Kahl.
Morgan City Council ordinances target stray animals
The Morgan City Council devoted much of its Tuesday meeting to learning about and approving upcoming events, from a rodeo to a breast cancer awareness event to boxing. But the council also introduced ordinances that continue what’s starting to look like a widespread effort to control stray animals, especially feral cats.
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