Bill Decker

Morgan City

Managing Editor at Morgan City Daily-Review

Managing Editor at St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune

Managing editor, Morgan City Daily Review

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Child porn, flight, weapon arrests reported by local agencies

4 days ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)A Bayou Vista 18-year-old has been arrested on 13 child pornography counts, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Morgan City police also reported an arrest last week on a charge of indecent behavior with a juvenile, and officers arrested a Gray man on weapon and flight charges after a high-speed pursuit.
Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers standings, Week 9

4 days ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association Spring League - 2025 Week 9 W L 30 Up 56 25 Let’s Geaux 53 28 Poor Us 45 36 50/50 37.5 43.5 Mary’s Team 37.5 43.5 High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 82.1, Tim Hayles 65.0 and Burnie Williams 62.5; and (40’) Dwain Arceneaux 52.2, Randy Giroir 47.4 and Jim Guzdial 42.6. High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 59.5, Hayles 44.8 and Julius Lovell 36.4; and (40’) Arceneaux 33.4, Giroir 25.8 and Guzdial 19.9. High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore...
Morgan City police radio logs for June 19-23

5 days ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

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. Thursday, June 198:03 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Noise complaint. 8:56 a.m. Marquis Manor; Medical. 9:31 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Theft. 10:38 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Alarm. 10:43 a.m. La. 182/Ditch Avenue; Complaint. 10:51 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Welfare concern. 11:24 a.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Welfare concern.
Public notices for June 20, 2025

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

Click here to download the Patterson city government 2025-26 budget.
David Jacobs and Jeremy Alford: 2025 session will be remembered for Landry's influence

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

A compressed two-month fiscal session will probably always feel a little hectic. But for many lawmakers, the latest one adjourned last week was even more intense than usual, albeit less fiscal-focused than expect, all the while led by a governor who never stopped pushing. In fact, Gov. Jeff Landry capped off the regular session by threatening — promising? — to call a special session so lawmakers can pass policy he favors involving some of the framework around prescription drug prices.
Get It Growing: You can use your garden to help pollinators thrive

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

If you’ve paid any attention to the news in recent years, you probably know there’s a lot of concern about the decline in pollinator populations. Loss of habitat, overuse of pesticides and other factors have all presented threats to pollinators. June is National Pollinator Month, and it’s a great time to explore ways we can support pollinators in the garden. First, let’s define what a pollinator is. Pollinators eat nectar and pollen from flowers.
John K. Flores: Stiff competition, big payouts at fishing rodeo

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

By the time the 2 p.m. weigh-in came around for the 13th Annual Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo, the temperature outside of the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium had reached 89 degrees last Saturday. The only thing that was hotter was the free-to-the-public boiled shrimp inside and the competition for prize money, particularly in the Bass and Redfish categories. Clinton “Red” Singleton drove up to the scales feeling good about the five largemouth bass he would weigh in.
Dear Abby: Divorcees has no desire to throw bouquet again

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

DEAR ABBY: I am twice divorced and recently celebrated my 61st birthday. I look pretty fantastic, and I’m in great health. My husbands were really great guys, and I have maintained positive relationships with both. My first marriage lasted 20 years; the second lasted 10. I have been flying solo for the last five years. I love my life and lifestyle and have no desire to marry again. I like having my own space and the freedom to do as I please.
For St. Mary lawmakers, MN shootings hit home

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

FRANKLIN — The weekend shootings that killed two Minnesota state legislators echoed as far as St. Mary Parish. The three state legislators who represent St. Mary appeared at a Chamber of Commerce legislative session round-up breakfast Wednesday at the Bayou Bend Wellness Center. After the talk about capital outlay funding and the bills they’ve sponsored, the lawmakers reflected on the threat of violence that has become part of the job. “It’s a different world we live in,” said state Sen.
BHPA Memorial winners announced

1 week ago | stmarynow.com | Bill Decker

Kemper Williams Park Patterson June 7 This tournament was in honor of all deceased members of the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association Class A First place, Tim Gilmore (tournament champion), Bayou Vista, 6-1, 55.8; second place, Sharla Fontenot, Lacassine, 5-2, 38.8; and third place, Pat Pertuit, Marrero, 5-2, 38.8. Class B First, Tim Hayles, Berwick, 7-0, 52.9; second, Larry Pertuit, Marrero, 5-2, 35.4; and third, Dwain Arceneaux, Thibodaux, 4-3, 35.0. Class C First, Al Dodson, Morgan City,...