The prolonged government shutdown disrupted the National Flood Insurance Program, leaving roughly half a million Louisiana policyholders in limbo and complicating property sales, U.S. Sen.

Wayfinding Signs have found their way into Berwick. These colorful, directional signs will guide visitors to the local points of interest in town.

The St. Mary Parish Council on Wednesday upheld Parish President Sam Jones’ veto of a rezoning for one of the council members.

One of two inmates who escaped Wednesday from the Berwick Police Department Jail remains at large, the department said. Authorities are searching for Cecil Michael Stratton.

An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has indicted former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder on charges of malfeasance and stealing a “rare Louisiana state artifact belonging to another,” accord ...

Not long after JP Henry joined the Berwick Police Department, he told then-Chief James Richard that he wanted to be the chief someday. That day came Tuesday.

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section arrested a Charenton man Monday on charges of possession with intent to distribute five drugs, including crack cocaine, and on two weapon charges ...

A Morgan City man is accused of arson in three fires in the city, including two at local businesses. Brittan Boudreaux, 41, Elizabeth Drive, Morgan city, was arrested at 11:37 a.m.

A long, tough prep football season ended Friday for St. Mary teams. For four of them, a new season begins. Central Catholic, Patterson, Franklin and West St.

The Berwick Panthers played their final game of the 2025 season last week. They faced district opponent St. James, who had two losses heading into this game. St. James shut out Berwick, 63-0.

CENTERVILLE — At a special meeting Monday, the St. Mary Parish School Board approved an indefinite medical leave for Superintendent Dr. Buffy Fegenbush. Dr.

A federal appeals court will hear arguments in Louisiana and Texas cases regarding the display of the Ten Commandments in schools. The 5th U.S.