The St. Mary Parish Chapter of the NAACP will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at Walmsley United Methodist Church, 608 Ferret St., Morgan City. All meetings are open to the public.
St. Mary Parish wishes to reach out to the parishes affected by the storm caused flooding. The parish has available classroom space in its quality schools and rental property available.
The Artist Guild Unlimited will hold its 53rd annual Judged Art Show and Sale, the largest in South Louisiana, Aug. 31-Sept. 24. Artists may register for the show 1-4 p.m.
Mabel Pousson, who turned 100 years old Aug. 17, celebrated with family Saturday in Bayou Vista.
A 27-year-old Morgan City man was arrested for stealing a tractor and on gun and forgery charges, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said in a news release.
St. Bernadette Catholic Church members in Bayou Vista will distribute supplies Wednesday to help flood victims in the Clinton area community.
St. Mary Community Action Agency Head Start Program is hosting a meet and greet at 5 p.m. Tuesday for all east parish centers at the Civic Center near Patterson.
A few weeks ago, young people at the Morgan City Youth Center were racing Pinewood Derby cars. Now the center has shifted gears and is helping kids after school.
Morgan City Housing Authority Board Chairman Victor Ho submitted his letter of resignation as chairman effective today, Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi said in a news release.
Local officials encouraged the federal government to invest money now in flood protection and dredging projects that may save a lot of money later.
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the police department at 985-380-4605.
Friday, Aug. 19
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Geoff Stoute talks with CCHS boys coach about the upcoming state semifinal game against Hamilton Christian.