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Central Catholic wins second straight

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:02am
Staff Report

Central Catholic, which struggled to a 1-4 start, is suddenly on a roll.
The Eagles scored a 34-13 victory Friday over District 7-1A rival Centerville.
The other East St. Mary teams continued to find the going tough. South Terrebonne defeated Morgan City 38-14, Erath blanked Berwick 49-0 (see related story) and Belle Chasse was a 57-19 victor over Patterson.
Elsewhere in the parish, West St. Mary won the Fire on the Bayou game with Franklin 14-8, and Covenant Christian beat Hanson Memorial 56-6.
This week’s action starts Thursday, when Patterson looks for its first win of 2025 at 1-6 Berwick. Also Thursday, 1-6 Centerville hosts 1-5 Hanson.
On Friday, Morgan City, 1-6, plays its homecoming game against South Lafourche, 4-3. Central Catholic, 3-4, is at 6-1 Riverside Academy.
Franklin, 2-4, is at home against Houma Christian, 1-7. And West St. Mary, 6-1, hosts Delcambre, 4-3.
Central Catholic 34,
Centerville 13
Two of Xailen Hebert’s four passes went for touchdowns to Landon Ramagos and Hayden Walker, while James Sanders rushed for 111 yards and a score.
Ramagos caught three of Hebert’s passes for 39 yards, including one 32-yarder. Hayden’s TD reception was for 49 yards.
On the ground, Sanders averaged nearly 11 yards a carry. Walker picked up another 66 yards on 12 trips.
Bryan Wiggins was good for a 22-yard carry, Ramagos rushed for 16 and Hebert finished with 4 ground yards.

Berwick loses to Erath

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:01am
JUDE TARVER, Review correspendent

After a losing their fifth game of the season last week against Covenant Christian, Berwick set out to get things back in the right direction against Erath.
Instead, Erath beat the Panthers 49-0 and remained undefeated.
Erath took a very early lead in the game when Landon Lemaire returned Berwick’s opening kick for a touchdown.
On Berwick’s first drive, the Panthers tried to make some special teams magic of their own, attempting a fake punt. But it backfired on the Panthers. The Bobcats started the drive with excellent field position, and a few plays later, Lemaire scored a 28-yard rushing touchdown.
Erath would then score five more touchdowns in the first half. Berwick was able to hold the Bobcats to no points in the second half and and might be able to build on that performance heading into next week’s matchup against Patterson.
The Panthers take on Patterson at home on Thursday. Patterson currently does not have a win on the season but does have some close losses. The match-up looks to be a good one between the two rivals.

AGU officers

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 9:46am

The Review/Bill Decker
Artist Guild Unlimited completed its 61st Annual Labor Day Art Show & Sale, which ran through Sept. 27 at the Everett Street Gallery in downtown Morgan City. The sale is the major fundraiser for AGU. Shown from left are AGU's officers: President Zora "Becky" Bergeron, Vice President Diane T. Martin, Co-Treasurer Karen Spinella and Secretary Debra Bergeron. Not pictured is Co-Treasurer Diane Amador.

Illustrator will sign books Saturday at MC library

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 9:44am

Michele Olinde, illustrator for the book “What Do You Want to Be? ABC," will be at the Morgan City Public Library 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday for a book signing.
The book was written by Rickey Pittman.
Olinde is a mixed media artist based in West Monroe. She majored in advertising design, illustration and drawing. She was formally trained in a variety of media at Northeast Louisiana University.
After graduating, she returned to Northeast to earn a master’s degree in education with a minor in history.
For about 30 years, her focus has been on art programs at the high school level in northeast Louisiana, mainly teachubg talented gifted art for ninth- through 12th-grade students.
Her personal work has been displayed in various art exhibits in northeast Louisiana, competitions throughout the state as well as internationally with the Delta Kappa Gamma online art gallery.
Olinde has been chosen four times for her designs in the community-business heron contests sponsored by the University of Louisiana-Monroe professors.
Her favorite subjects are mixed media portraits, whimsical ink drawings and romantic landscapes with a loose impressionistic style.
Olinde recently retired from teaching and is concentrating on her work with Pelican Publishing.

Roberts receives Golden Stethoscope

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 9:40am

Terrebonne General Health System named Dr. Brian Roberts, emergency medicine, as the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award.
Roberts has been an emergency medicine physician at Terrebonne General for 12 years and is the current Emergency Department medical director. He is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Roberts graduated from Medical School at the American University of the Caribbean. He then completed his Internship at LSU in Shreveport, and his residency at LSU in Baton Rouge.
The Golden Stethoscope Award publicly recognizes a Terrebonne General physician for exceptional professionalism, integrity and teamwork in caring for patients and families, and interacting with hospital staff members and other physicians.
Two physicians are recognized with this award each year.
“Just do what is right for the patient,” Roberts said.
He explained that is what he tells every single resident and nurse practitioner.

The Pink Game

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 7:18pm

The Morgan City High volleyball team on Monday renewed what is becoming a tradition with the annual Pink Game, which raises awareness about breast cancer. The annual game was started by former Morgan City volleyball coach Christy Theriot. Fans as well as players put on pink gear to show solidarity with survivors. The team, which hosted West St. Mary, presented the Roots & Ribbons Foundation with a check for $600 raised by the team. The foundation raises money to help breast cancer patients in the local area.

The Review/Bill Decker

15 drug arrests reported by local law enforcement

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 3:38pm
Staff Report

(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.)

Local law enforcement agencies reported 15 arrests on drug charges in the last week, including five by Patterson officers on charges that include possession of drugs in distribution quantities.

The total number includes the previously reported arrest Oct. 15 of Lester Janard Broussard on charges that include distribution or possession with intent to distribute heroin and hydrocodone. The Sheriff’s

Office reported Broussard’s arrest after a standoff in Patterson.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Danny L. Anforf, 50, Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. Friday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug, possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, turn signal, and driving with license suspended or revoked. He was also arrested on two Patterson Police Department warrants.

Anforf was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Jadi N. Guerrero, 36, Southwest Boulevard, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. Friday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug and possession of a Schedule II drug, and on a warrant for another jurisdiction.

Guerrero is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Atanacio Guerrero Jr., 63, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. Friday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug and possession of a Schedule II drug. Guerrero is incarcerated at the Paterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Angela M. Daigle, 59, La. 663, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:41 a.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of driving with license suspended or revoked. Daigle was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $738.

--Chantel T. Burke, 31, Church Street, Patterson, was arrested at 8:15 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, child endangerment (prohibited acts Schedule II), possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17. Burke was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Ben P. Louviere, 47, Church Street, Patterson, was arrested at 8:15 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, child endangerment (prohibited acts Schedule II), possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17.

Louviere was incarcerated with no bond set.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Madilyn Hallie Wilcox, 20, Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:07 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of dextroamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Dwayne Anthony Skinner, 33, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:43 p.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Joseph Anthony Acosta, 33, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Saturday as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Jamerson Williams, 22, Oregon Street, Berwick, was arrested at 4:09 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace (drunkenness).

--Latjsha Lawson, 22, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:32 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging two counts of failure to appear.

--Casey Gros Jr., 32, Onstead Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:48 a.m. Thursday on charges of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law), interfering with emergency communications and
criminal damage to property.

--Zacolby Granger, 33, Grace Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:37 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana. (Released on summons).

--Dearius Devonte Young, 26, Eighth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:24 p.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing, reckless operation of a motor
vehicle, disturbing the peace and stalking.

--Jada Monique Humphrey Carter, 43, Birch Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:19 p.m. Thursday on a charge of resisting an officer.

--Malik Qshaun Harrison, 21, St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 12:12 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of marijuana. (Released on summons.)

--Brennan Norton Skinner, 33, Grace Street, Morgan City, was arrested 2:36 p.m. Oct. 15 on seven counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Gerald Jay Jones Sr., 51, Keith Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:45 p.m. Oct. 15 on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Johnny Delano Hart Jr., 68, Sixth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. Oct. 15 on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Kayla Reynolds, 20, Napoleonville, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging unlawful sale, purchase or possession of tobacco by a person under 17. Reynolds was released on a $2,000 bond.

--Shawn Paul Boudreaux, 46, Centerville, was arrested at 10:32 a.m. Sunday on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, simple criminal damage to property, possession of Schedule IV drugs and introduction of contraband into a penal institution.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Olivia Rene Prado, 31, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:55 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Prado was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Maranda Nicole Hampton, 32, Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Friday on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Blaze Jo Nicole Ezell, 31, Berwick, was arrested at 4:04 p.m. Thursday on charges of domestic abuse battery aggravated assault, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest or officer.

Bail was set at $22,000.

--Lydia Mary Boudreaux, 35, Patterson, was arrested at 7:26 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of a Schedule II drug and possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of possession of marijuana. Bail was set at $6,500.

--Mylse Roberson, 26, Franklin, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 9:21 p.m. Friday on two warrants alleging possession of marijuana, three counts of possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Roberson was released on a $20,000 bond.

--Jamaar Cardell Harris, 28, Gonzales, was arrested at 11:34 a.m. Oct. 15 on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of failure to yield to emergency vehicle, speeding, operating a vehicle with an expired license plate and operating a vehicle without a driver's license. Harris was released on a paid fine.

--Sydni Lafay Henry, 23, New Iberia, was arrested at 2:19 p.m. Oct. 15 on a charge of resisting arrest or officer. Henry was released on a $5,000 bond.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Jaquincy Mouton, 32, Elizabeth Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 9:26 p.m. Friday on charges of battery of a dating partner, two counts of simple criminal damage to property, hit-and-run driving, interfering with emergency communication, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and aggravated criminal damage to property.

Mouton was additionally arrested on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of driver must be licensed, possession of marijuana and abuse of toxic vapors. Mouton was booked, processed and held on a $71,485 bond.

--Kevin Nedd, 63, Fifth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:34 p.m. Saturday on a warrant dated Sept. 8 alleging violation of protective orders. Nedd was additionally arrested on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle while license is suspended. Nedd was booked, processed and held on a $6,000 bond.

--Carl Joseph, Jr., 31, Curtis Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. Joseph was booked, processed and held on a $750 bond.

--Shontranice McDaniel, 30, Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:20 p.m. Sunday on charges of remaining where forbidden and possession of Schedule II drugs. McDaniel was booked, processed and held on a $4,500 bond.

Morgan City police radio logs for Oct. 16-20

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 11:44am

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, Oct. 16
5:27 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Medical.
8:40 a.m. 1200 block of Onstead Street; Warrant.
9:16 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Medical.
9:55 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
11:47 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Criminal damage to property.
11:56 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Vehicle accident.
12:05 p.m. Pine Street; Fire.
12:17 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Suspicious vehicle.
1:21 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
2:16 p.m. 1100 block of Birch Street; Complaint.
3:19 p.m. 1300 block of Front Street; Theft.
3:29 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driver.
4:01 p.m. 1400 block of North Third Street; Assistance.
6 p.m. 100 block of Third Street; Fire.
6:50 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Suspicious subject.
7:01 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Disturbance.
7:04 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
8:49 p.m. Mount Street; Suspicious subject.
8:52 p.m. Fifth Street/Railroad Avenue; Suspicious subject.
9:02 p.m. Duke Street/Federal Avenue; Arrest.
9:02 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Animal complaint.
9:25 p.m. 400 block of Duke Street; Medical.
11:37 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
Saturday, Oct. 18
7:42 a.m. Sixth Street; Welfare check.
11:56 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Medical.
12:26 p.m. 200 block of Utah Street; Suspicious subject.
12:35 p.m. 300 block of Everett Street; Complaint.
2 p.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
2:27 p.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
2:35 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
2:43 p.m. 1000 block of Federal Avenue; Theft.
2:52 p.m. Second/Greenwood streets; Remove subject.
3:47 p.m. La. 70 ; Reckless driving.
4:05 p.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Lost & found property.
4:22 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Disturbance.
6:05 p.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Complaint.
6:12 p.m. La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
6:53 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
8:34 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
9:38 p.m. Florence Street/La. 182; Assistance.
10:19 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious person/vehicle.
11:33 p.m. 1700 block of Dale Street; Loud music.
11:38 p.m. 1100 block of Chester Bowels Street; Complaint.
Sunday, Oct. 19
12:37 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person/vehicle.
3:14 a.m. Franklin Street/Federal Avenue; Complaint.
7:50 a.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.
8 a.m. Federal Avenue On Ramp; Welfare check.
8:53 a.m. Second/Front streets; Utilities.
9:05 a.m. 300 block of Federal Avenue; Loud music.
9:10 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Assistance.
11:24 a.m. Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
12:13 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
12:19 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Subject removal.
1:25 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
2:17 p.m. Sixth/Terrebonne streets; Complaint.
4:18 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Assistance.
4:32 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Complaint.
7:49 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Disturbance.
8 p.m. Village Drive; Domestic.
8:08 p.m. Chennault/Grizzaffi streets; Disturbance.
8:39 p.m. U.S. 90; Vehicle accident.
8:58 p.m. 3000 block of Helen Drive; Complaint.
10:02 p.m. 2600 block of Maple Street; Loud music.
Monday, Oct. 20
5:16 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Fire.

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