Qualifying opens for local elections

Qualifying opened Wednesday for elections in the Oct. 14 primary. From left are candidate for Third Ward Court Marshal Corey L, Burgess, former Marshal David McCoy, Third Ward Court Marshal candidate Rogers Washington, Joseph Hebert (son on Patrick Hebert), candidate for St. Mary Parish Council Dist. 6 Patrick Hebert and Clerk of Court Cliff Dressel. Carla Bourgeois Weidenboerner qualified later in the day for Third Ward Court Marshal. Qualifying continues through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. including the noon hour. Also on the ballot will be district judge for Section 1, Division B.