The fire on the M/V Carolyn Tuesday in Siracusaville was started by a cutting torch that ignited new oil filters, said Morgan City Fire Chief Alvin Cockerham .
Some Louisiana educators hope the recent rewrite of the federal No Child Left Behind law will ease the burdens of over-testing and make teacher evaluations less dependent on test scores.
A 34-year-old Berwick man was arrested for striking a female victim with his fist Friday, said St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert in a news release.
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, Dec. 11