Area municipal, parish and state offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.
The 80th annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival officially begins today with a ribbon-cutting, carnival rides, and continued art show and sale.
The Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport runway near Patterson is set to get a makeover this fall after receiving federal grant money for the project.
Jennifer Morice, left, accepts a donation on behalf of Holy Cross Elementary from Patterson State Bank Senior Vice President Robert Marin.
FEEDING PROGRAM
For needy and senior citizens at noon Saturday, Sept. 5, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 113 Federal Ave., Morgan City. For info call 985-384-6800.