Good morning to you Morgan City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you on Highway 182? State Police need Morgan City drivers’ help.
Also on today's calendar: 11th Annual Miss Bayou Voice for Autism Pageant and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Morgan City fatal hit-and-run kills 26-year-old (hoodline.com) — A 26-year-old Patterson woman was struck and killed early Monday on Louisiana Highway 182 near Field Road in Morgan City, and the driver fled. State Police are urgently seeking witnesses, dash-cam footage, or any tips about the unknown sedan. Residents can share information anonymously online, by hotline, or directly with Troop I investigators.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday May 16
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Financial Literacy Class →
Berwick Branch Library, 3512 5th St, Berwick
9:30 am
Tuesday May 19
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Silver Screen Classics →
Teche Theatre, 501 Main St, Franklin
2:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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2nd Annual Market & Family Fun Day →
Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview St, Morgan City
9:00 am
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2nd Annual Market →
Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview St, Morgan City
9:00 am
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3rd Annual Berwick lighthouse Festival Pageant →
Berwick Civic Center, 300 Pattie Dr, Berwick
12:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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4th of July Lake Bash →
Lake End Park, 2300 LA-70, Morgan City
3:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Morgan City High Alumni Picnic 2026 →
Amelia Community Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd, Morgan City
12:00 pm
Friday July 24
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15th Annual Bayou BBQ Bash →
Second Street Liqure, 1412 2nd St, Morgan City
6:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Franklin
- School Board considers changing election schedule, honors Hall of Fame inductee (stmarynow.com)
- Six theft arrests reported in St. Mary (stmarynow.com)
- Bill signed into law now legalizes recreational alligator hunting in Louisiana via tag lottery (louisianaradionetwork.com)
Thibodaux
- LSU Law alumnus and Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer to deliver LSU Law commencement (klax-tv.com)
- Nicholls to host 118th Commencement ceremonies (houmatimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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