Body found in Mississippi River after vehicle went underwater in Morganza

MORGANZA — Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux on Tuesday identified a man who was found dead in the Mississippi River earlier this month.

James Gage Jr., 59, was found dead on March 13 after a car was submerged in the river in Morganza nearly two weeks prior.

Gage's funeral was on Saturday at the A. Wesley Faith Center in Morganza. According to an obituary, he had five children and eight grandchildren.

MORGANZA — Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux on Tuesday identified a man who was found dead in the Mississippi... More >>

2 months ago Tuesday, March 25 2025 Mar 25, 2025 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:21:00 PM CDT March 25, 2025

MORGANZA - A body was recovered in the Mississippi River following a vehicle being submerged in Morganza on March 1,... More >>

3 months ago Thursday, March 13 2025 Mar 13, 2025 Thursday, March 13, 2025 9:02:00 PM CDT March 13, 2025

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