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ANGELA MARIE “RED” CHENET
Angela Marie “Red” Chenet, 40, a resident and native of Franklin, La. passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 8:10 a.m. at her residence.
Visitation were observed on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home 1101 Main Street Franklin, La. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC-local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing). Pastor Ulysses Mitchell will officiate the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the Macedonia Church Cemetery in Ashton.
Memories of Angela will forever remain in the hearts of her: devoted companion, Keddrick Peters; her children, Keith Fuselier, Al Jackson, and Alomarion Chenet all of Franklin, La.; four sisters, Debra (Donald) Colbert, Latonda Fusilier, and Lashonda (Kelcey) Fusilier all of Franklin, La. and Hilda (Tyrone) Williams of New Iberia, La.; two brothers, Donald Fusilier of Franklin, La. and James (Precious) Fusilier of Coteau, La.; god-mothers, Shallow Phillips of Jeanerette, La. and Angela Picard of Franklin, La. and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements. Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

The United States military is one of the most comprehensive, effective and respected armed forces in the world. Without the tireless commitment of military personnel — from the soldiers on the ground to the support staff behind the scenes — America could not be the world power it is today. In honor of those who have served, Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11.
Each branch of the U.S. military has a unique mission, and here is a brief rundown of what those missions entail, courtesy of Military.com and the U.S. Department of Defense.
U.S. Army
The Army is one of the three military departments that reports directly to the Department of Defense.
It conducts operational and institutional missions around the world, typically handling land-based missions. The Army also guards U.S. installations and properties throughout the world.
U.S. Navy
Serving to protect the freedom of the seas, the Navy is another branch of the military that reports directly to the Department of Defense.
Among its many missions, the U.S. Navy serves to make the seas safe for travel and trade.
U.S. Air Force
The Air Force also reports directly to the Department of Defense and trains for and maintains global superiority in air, space and cyberspace. Air Force personnel fly planes, helicopters and even satellites.
U.S. Marine Corps
The Marine Corps is a component of the Department of the Navy.
It carries out global missions on both sea and shore and serves as an expeditionary force. Marines are a rapid-reaction team and are usually the first boots on the ground in a conflict.
U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard safeguards maritime interests through both civil and military missions. It operates around the world and in domestic waterways and ports.
U.S. Army National Guard
The oldest branch of the U.S. military, the National Guard serves as a complementary force to active duty. Those in the National Guard are trained to be versatile, providing for humanitarian aid, domestic emergencies, combat missions, and homeland security operations.
The Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and Navy Reserve are the other branches made up of servicemen and servicewomen who primarily work civilian jobs but may be called to full-time military duty if necessary.
The U.S. Armed Forces are headed by the President of the United States. The Secretary of the Department of Defense reports directly to the Commander-in-Chief.
The Department of Defense controls each military branch, except for the Coast Guard, which is overseen by the Department of Homeland Security.
Learn more about the U.S. military at dod.defense.gov.

LSU’s game against Alabama in Tiger Stadium and Texas A&M’s contest at Tennessee, both on Saturday, have been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the LSU and Texas A&M football programs, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements.
“Based on the number of student-athletes unavailable due to positive tests, contact tracing and non-COVID injuries, we will not have the minimum number of scholarship players necessary to play on Saturday,” LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward said in a news release. “We are disappointed there will be no football in Tiger Stadium this weekend, but we will always prioritize the health and wellness of our student-athletes. We will continue to follow the league’s protocols in order to safely and responsibly return to play.”
It was announced Monday that Saturday’s Auburn at Mississippi State game has been postponed due to positive tests and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Mississippi State football program.
“While it is unfortunate to have multiple postponements in the same week, we began the season with the understanding interruptions to the schedule were possible, and we have remained focused throughout the season on the health of everyone around our programs,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a news release. “We must remain vigilant, within our programs and in our communities, to prevent the spread of the virus and to manage activities that contribute to these interruptions.”
The Auburn at Mississippi State and Texas A&M at Tennessee games have been tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 12. Because LSU has a game tentatively scheduled for Dec. 12, rescheduling the Alabama at LSU game will need to be evaluated. The rescheduling of games on the remaining SEC football schedule may include Dec. 19 as a playing date.
The SEC’s COVID-19 management requirements, as developed by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, are available on SECsports.com.

The shape of post-election Washington could have effects that flow all the way down the Atchafalaya and into other commercial waterways.
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District board heard about some of the potential impacts at its regular meeting Monday. Those effects could determine how well the Corps of Engineers and the port district will be able to keep commercially important waterways open here.
The nation has been fixated on the presidential race, where Democrat Joe Biden has claimed victory and incumbent Republican Donald Trump is challenging the counting of mail-in ballots in court.
But Congress is also a battleground after Republicans trimmed the Democratic majority in the House, and control of the Senate hinges on two Georgia runoffs in which GOP candidates are the favorites.
Charles Bittingham of Cassidy & Associates represents the Port of Morgan City’s interests in the nation’s capital. He outlined two potential impacts via Zoom at Monday’s meeting.
One is the Water Resources Development Act. The House passed its version of the every-two-years legislation in July and included a provision that would free more of the $10 billion Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for use on improvements such as dredging.
After flooding in 2018 and 2019 and this year’s low water, the port district is scrambling to keep local waterways open, a task that usually requires federal funds for dredging.
The trust fund is supported by a tax of $1.25 per $1,000 in cargo value moving through the nation’s ports.
Some officials, including former 3rd Congressional District Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, and shipping industry groups have accused Congress of hanging on to harbor maintenance money so the expenditures aren’t counted against statutory spending limits.
The House-passed 2020 measure essentially removes Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund spending from the federal spending limit calculation. It also includes a provision requiring 20% of the trust fund spending to go to what are called “emerging ports,” or those that handle less than 1 million tons of cargo each year, according to the bipartisan Congressional Research Service. Currently, 10% of trust fund spending is earmarked for the smaller ports.
The Senate has taken a different approach, splitting the legislation into separate bills for water transportation projects and drinking water projects. Members of the two chambers will have to work out their differences in a conference committee.
Bittingham is hopeful legislation making its way through Congress will include enough discretionary spending to allow at least $6 million-$8 million and as much as $12 million-$15 million for the Port of Morgan City.
As for the political climate in Washington, Bittingham said, “I think we’re going to see a lot of firebrand politics coming out of the house and a lot of slow-moving politics coming out of the Senate.”