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🌱 Why did Morgan City Police search that car on U.S. 90?

Morgan City, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Morgan City! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Morgan City Police search that car on U.S. 90?
  • Recent Morgan City and parish arrests detailed in latest police roundup
  • How a new Navy drone ship is taking shape in Morgan City

Also on today's calendar: WCA Varsity Football @ Central Catholic and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
  • Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Morgan City Police Address Traffic Stop Video and Vehicle Search (kqkinews.com) — Morgan City residents are hearing from local police after a viral video showed officers searching a vehicle along U.S. 90 through town. The department explains why a K-9 search led to a warrant-backed inspection, says the driver wasn’t detained or charged, and acknowledges miscommunication about minor trim damage when the car was returned.
   

2. Franklin man accused of assaulting investigator (stmarynow.com) — Recent arrest reports include several Morgan City residents facing charges ranging from failure to appear in city court to marijuana possession and DWI. The roundup also details cases from Franklin, Patterson, Berwick and New Iberia, giving locals a snapshot of law enforcement activity across St. Mary Parish over the past week.
   

3. HII and Breaux Brothers Complete First ROMULUS Hull Build (memesita.com) — Work on a new class of unmanned Navy vessels is bringing significant shipbuilding activity to Halimar Shipyard in Morgan City, where one of five ROMULUS 151 hulls is under construction. The project, shared with Breaux Brothers in New Iberia, ties local Cajun shipbuilding skills to advanced autonomy systems built in Massachusetts for future U.S. and allied naval missions.
   

4. Dialysis, then a five-mile walk home: transportation service short of money (stmarynow.com) — Dialysis patients in Morgan City and Franklin are at risk of long, exhausting walks home because St. Mary Parish’s transportation service is running short on money. Officials are weighing options for matching state grant funds while patients and medical staff plead for stable rides to lifesaving treatments and everyday errands.
   

5. Parish Council kills personnel policy manual (stmarynow.com) — St. Mary Parish Council has scrapped its 2024 personnel policy manual after concerns it could expose the parish to costly complaints, reverting to the 1995 rules for now. Morgan City’s Dean Adams joined a majority from across the parish backing a deeper review of employee grievance procedures and calls for more independent oversight.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Morgan City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Morgan City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.