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East St. Mary volleyball scores

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 9:16am

Morgan City
Sept. 22: L to Central Catholic, 20-25, 16-25, 16-25, 16-25
Sept. 23: L at Brusly, 25-22-30-28, 22-25, 6-15
Sept. 24: W vs. St. James, 25-12, 25-20, 25-10
Sept. 25: L vs. New Iberia, 27-25, 14-25, 25-23, 10-15
Sept. 30: W at Centerville, 25-14, 25-20, 25-23
Oct. 1: L at Houma Christian, 19-25, 11-25, 18-25
Oct. 2: vs. Terrebonne
Central Catholic
Sept. 22: W at Morgan City, 25-20, 25-16, 25-16, 25-16
Sept. 25: W at Crescent City, 25-4, 25-9, 25-14
Sept. 29: W at Covington, 28-26, 25-19, 22-25, 25-13
Oct. 2: vs. Lutcher
Berwick
Sept. 23: W vs. Houma Christian, 25-13, 25-20, 25-21
Sept. 24: W at Central Lafourche, 25-14, 19-25, 16-25, 25-19, 15-11
Sept. 25: L vs. Covenant Christian, 24-26, 13-25, 13-25
Patterson
Sept. 22: L vs. South Terrebonne, 20-25, 21-25, 10-25
Sept. 29: L at Hanson Memorial, 19-25, 24-26, 20-25
Sept. 30: W vs. Glencoe Charter, 25-16, 25-11, 25-13
Oct. 2: vs. Abbeville

Final Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers summer standings

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 9:14am

Summer League - 2025
Week 11 – Final
League Champions: J D J, Julius Lovell, Dale Pearce and Jim Guzdial.
W L
J D J 59.5 39.5
Ring A Dingers 54.5 44.5
Good People 52.5 46.5
Hydrate 49 50
Penny Makers 41.5 57.5
Down & Back 40 59
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 81.4, Clay Canty 62.6 and Pearce 61.4; and (40’) Dwain Arceneaux 53.7, Randy Giroir 43.3 and Guzdial 40.5. High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 59.9, Dale Pearce 43.2 and Lovell 43.0; and (40’) Arceneaux 35.1, Giroir 25.6 and Hilton Rhodes 18.6.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 98, Pearce 78, Canty 78 and Lovell 77; and (40’) Arceneaux 72, Giroir 59 and Guzdial 52. Most ringers: (one night) Gilmore 78, Pearce 61, Canty 54 and Travis Bourdier 51; and (one game) Gilmore 30, Pearce 23, Arceneaux 22; Glenn Caillouet, Lovell, Canty 21; and Williams, Bourdier 20.
Most points one night: Gilmore 260, Canty 212, Pearce 211, Williams 201, Lovell 201 and Bourdier 193. High handicap game: Pearce 112, Linda Dodson 109, Gilmore 107 and Canty 105. High game over average: (40’) Arceneaux 18.9 and (30’) Pearce 26.0. Best won-loss record: Pearce 23.5-6.5, Gilmore 16-5, Williams 15.5-8.5, Dodson 13.5-7.5 and Bourdier 15-9. Most points one night – team: J D J 545, Ring A Dingers 525. Most ringers one night – team: Ring A Dingers 140, J D J 135.

SoLAcc will again be part of Metallica education initiative

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 9:05am

South Louisiana Community College has announced that the system will be part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative for a third straight year.

The initiative was created by the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, to support career and technical education at community colleges. Now in its seventh year nationally, the initiative aims to enhance vital workforce programs in community colleges. SoLAcc’s short-term Precision Machining workforce training program continues to benefit greatly from this support, the system said in a press release.

Entering its third year of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, SoLAcc this year received $25,000. This funding will provide substantial student support through scholarships and training supplies. Additionally, the grant will fund programmatic outreach materials that showcase the college’s Metallica Scholars. The initiative is dedicated to bridging the skills gap by helping students gain essential training for lucrative and in-demand professions.

“The Metallica Scholars Initiative at SoLAcc is sparking transformation in both our classrooms and our communities,” said Dr. Tiffany Howard, vice president of economic and workforce development & continuing education. “By tackling urgent workforce needs and giving students the tools to succeed in high-demand, high-wage fields, this partnership is shaping futures and strengthening the economic vitality of our region.”

All Within My Hands, the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, recently announced its Year 7 of its Metallica Scholars Initiative with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million. It now has a presence in 75 colleges across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam, and is expected to reach approximately 10,000 students.

“I could not be any prouder of our Metallica Scholars. We know that our country needs millions of skilled tradespeople, and it warms my heart to know that our Foundation’s efforts are making a positive impact and putting hard-working people on the path to careers in the trades. Whether it’s a school visit or a meet and greet before a show, there is no better feeling than meeting our Metallica Scholars in person and hearing their stories of grit and determination firsthand, along with their pride and commitment. It is truly inspiring. To think we started with a few schools and a couple hundred students, and we’re now in 75 schools nationwide, about to reach 10,000 students. It’s just incredible.”
-Robert Trujillo, Metallica Band Member
Launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), MSI began with 10 colleges focused primarily on Manufacturing programs. The workforce initiative has since expanded to offer opportunities in diverse fields for students interested in gaining the skills and training necessary to establish meaningful careers that provide family-sustaining wages.

To evaluate the program’s efficacy, the University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy independently researched and quantified MSI’s impact on the skilled trades and the return on investment (ROI) earlier this year. The research extended into all Year 6 community colleges, covering more than 350 fields of study at these institutions, measuring the cost of completion and anticipated salaries post-graduation. The key observation is that the ROI – the ratio of a program’s cost to anticipated median wage – across all MSI-supported programs is a very high and cost-efficient 8.3X. This means that on average, MSI graduates can expect to earn 8.3X the upfront cost of their program during their first year in the workforce.

“2025 is a watershed moment for the Metallica Scholars Initiative,” stated Peter Delgrosso, Executive Director, All Within My Hands. “With the addition of 15 new schools this fall and USC’s independent research articulating the strength of our results, we are eager to tackle the quantifiable shortage of skilled labor our nation faces. If we extrapolate these ROI numbers over a career, it demonstrates how effective and profitable learning a trade can be for the individual, and how society as a whole also benefits from community college graduates. This insight will profoundly affect MSI going forward, impacting how people view careers in the trades, encouraging more corporate and individual sponsorship, and driving its advancement across the country. We’re thrilled to incorporate these findings into this year’s planning and expansion.”

Year 7 also marks the renewal of AWMH’s partnership with the Lowe’s Foundation, which has provided $1 million in support as part of its five-year, $50 million commitment to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.

It takes a village to achieve these results, including the continued support from many long-time corporate partners of AWMH, notably workwear manufacturers Carhartt, Wolverine, and CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment. The aforementioned along with the extended Metallica Family of fans have staunchly supported AWMH from day one and worked tirelessly to advance its mission.

Public notices for Oct. 1, 2025

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a regular meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (John Talbert)
An ordinance establishing a Predial Servitude Agreement with Cosmas Pellerin and Sandra Paul Pellerin regarding property owned by St. Mary Parish Government.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Oct. 1, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
“NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH”
In the matter of the establishment of a branch of M C Bank and Trust Company.
Notice is hereby given that the M C Bank and Trust Company, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Louisiana Commissioner of Fin- ancial Institutions to establish a branch to be located at 816 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or comments, in writing, with the Regional Director (DOS) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Dallas Regional Office at 600 North Pearl Street, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75201, not later than October 22, 2025. The nonconfidential portion of the application is on file in the regional office and is available for inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.
Any person wishing to comment on this application with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is published pursuant to Part 303.7 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and LAC 10: I. Chapter 5 of the “Louisiana Register”.
M C Bank & Trust Company
(Name of Institution)
1201 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380
(Address)
By: Christopher LeBato
(President, CEO)
Adv. Oct. 1, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
The City of Morgan City is re- questing proposals from qualified and experienced individuals/firms for Grant Management Consultant Services and will receive proposals on October 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana.
Anyone interested in submitting such a proposal must do so, in writing, no later than the above- mentioned time. Any proposal re- ceived after this time will be re- turned unopened.
Request for Proposal packets may be received by contacting Charlie Solar, Chief Ad- ministrative Officer at c.solar@cityofmc.com or (985) 380-4720.
CITY OF MORGAN CITY
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Adv. Sept. 3, 17 and Oct. 1, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Beier Radio, L.L.C
Vs. No. 139447 Div “C”
Swiftships, LLC, Jeffery Leleux, and Shehraze Shah
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fifa issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
Non-exempt movable property: M/V RISEN SUN
United States Coast Guard Official No.: 1255897
Hull Identification No.: 9773105
Vessel Owner: Swiftships, LLC
Hailing Port: Morgan City, LA
Length: 182.9 feet
Breadth: 34 feet
Depth: 14.6 feet
to satisfy the sum of FOUR HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 09/100 ($404,989.09) DOLLARS, plus attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $10,137.87; and for judicial interest on the judgment amount starting April 2, 2024 and also, all costs, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 15th day of October A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 18th day of May A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Oct. 1, 3, 8 and 10, 2025

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East St. Mary volleyball

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 3:07pm

MORGAN CITY
Sept. 22: L to Central Catholic, 20-25, 16-25, 16-25, 16-25
Sept. 23: L at Brusly, 25-22, 30-28, 22-25, 6-15
Sept. 24: W vs. St. James, 25-12, 25-20, 25-10
Sept. 25: L vs. New Iberia, 27-25, 14-25, 25-23, 10-15
Sept. 30: W at Centerville, 25-14, 25-20, 25-23
Oct. 1: at Houma Christian
Oct. 2: vs. Terrebonne

CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Sept. 22: W at Morgan City, 25-20, 25-16, 25-16, 25-16
Sept. 25: W at Crescent City, 25-4, 25-9, 25-14
Sept. 29: W at Covington, 28-26, 25-19, 22-25, 25-13
Oct. 2: vs. Lutcher

BERWICK
Sept. 23: W vs. Houma Christian, 25-13, 25-20, 25-21
Sept. 24: W at Central Lafourche, 25-14, 19-25, 16-25, 25-19, 15-11
Sept. 25: L vs. Covenant Christian, 24-26, 13-25, 13-25

PATTERSON
Sept. 22: L vs. South Terrebonne, 20-25, 21-25, 10-25
Sept. 29: L at Hanson Memorial, 19-25, 24-26, 20-25
Sept. 30: W vs. Glencoe Charter, 25-16, 25-11, 25-13
Oct. 2: vs. Abbeville

Local agencies report drug, domestic arrests

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:53pm
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.)

Morgan City, Patterson and Franklin police reported drug arrests this week, while parish deputies made two domestic abuse arrests.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 103 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Bethany White, 29, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:51 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of synthetic marijuana (first offense).

--Za'Niyan Valentine, 17, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:17 a.m. Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana (first offense). (Released on summons.)

--Steven Herbert, 70, East Stephensville Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:07 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)

--Melissa Burke, 54, Kirkglen Loop, Houma, was arrested at 10:34 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of alprazolam, possession of marijuana (first offense) and improper lane usage.

--Clayton Robinson, 47, Anderson Road, Richton, Mississippi, was arrested at 3:13 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cocaine and improper lane usage.

--Traylon Grogan, 33, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of contempt of court (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jeffery Reiger, 59, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:34 a.m. Monday on a charge of remaining where forbidden.

--Crystal Durham, 41, no address, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday on charges of disturbing the peace and remaining where forbidden.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 42 complaints and made these arrests:

--Daniel Joseph Aucoin Jr., 39, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:57 a.m. Monday on charges of domestic abuse (strangulation), simple battery and resisting an officer (false information). Bail has not been set at this time.

--Deshawn Jamall Sylvester, 27, Berwick, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Monday on a charge of domestic abuse aggravated battery (pregnant victim).

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tyrone Tillman Jr., 24, Patterson, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 9:09 p.m. Monday on charges of for violation of protective orders and failure to signal 100 feet before an intersection. Bail has not been set at this time.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Robert J. Rock II, 68, Clark Road, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:32 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, switched license plate, expired motor vehicle inspection and no insurance. Rock was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Sharthine D. (Blackburn) Gant, 55, Cleveland Street, Patterson, was arrested at 5:34 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), reckless operation (no accident), open container in motor vehicles, seat belt violation and simple criminal damage to property.

Gant was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $6,500.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 24 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Brandon Warren, 33, Industrial Parkway, New Orleans, was arrested at 7:07 p.m. on a charge of possession with intent to distribute psilocybin mushrooms. Warren was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Melissa Conley, 54, Plantation Teche Drive, Franklin, was arrested, at 10:48 a.m. Monday on a charge of theft. Conley was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.

--Angelle Stansbury, 34, Percy Street, Franklin, was arrested, at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday on charges of proper equipment required, no insurance and no registration. Stansbury was booked, processed and released on an $884 bond.

Eastern Kentucky hands Nicholls fourth straight loss

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:20pm
Nicholls State Sports Information

A touchdown on the opening drive were the only points the Nicholls State University football team could muster as the Colonels fell 27-7 to EKU on Saturday night at Roy Kidd Stadium.

With the loss, Nicholls (1-4) suffered its fourth straight setback and dropped to 1-2 against the FCS this season. EKU improved to 2-3 overall and extended its home winning streak to nine games.

Miequle Brock Jr. started the scoring with a 60-yard catch-and-run on a screen pass for an early 7-0 lead. But EKU answered with its own long touchdown, a 68-yard rush by Brady Hensley, to send the teams into the half tied at 7-7.

EKU then went up 14-7 on a short interception return for a touchdown in the third. The Colonels put the game away with an 11-yard touchdown pass by Myles Burkett in the fourth before tacking on a field goal.

Nicholls dominated the game in the first quarter with 130 yards of offense compared to six for EKU. However, after Brock's touchdown, the Colonels failed on two fourth-down tries that kept the score 7-0. The first was just outside of field goal range at the EKU34 while the second came early in the second on a 4th-and-4 from the 12.

Three possessions later, EKU cracked the scoring column on Hensley's long run. He finished the game with 148 yards rushing on 14 carries.

Coming out of the half, Nicholls forced a punt to get the ball back at the 17. But on a screen pass to Brock, he fell to the turf and EKU's Kaden Smith picked it off and ran 16 yards for a touchdown and a 14-7 lead. The EKU defense flipped the script in the second half with three turnovers to shutout Nicholls the rest of the way.

Despite scoring the lone touchdown on the opening drive, Nicholls finished with a season-high 330 yards on offense. Brock totaled 124 yards with 67 receiving and had a career-high 16 carries, while Shane Lee rushed 12 times for a career-high 65 yards. Deuce Hogan completed 20 of 31 passes for 213 yards with Solo Lewis totaling eight catches for 46 yards.

Jake Dalmado led the defense with 11 tackles and Hayden Shaheen added nine with a half sack. EKU totaled 314 yards with 242 coming on the ground.

Nicholls (1-0 SLC) will return to Southland play with another road game at Lamar (0-0 SLC). Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Morgan City police radio logs for Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 11:24am

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.
Monday, Sept. 29
7:23 a.m. 1000 block of Roderick Street; Vehicle accident.
8:25 a.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Subject removal.
8:31 a.m. 2000 block of Tiger Drive; Complaint.
8:53 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Mental disturbance.
9:07 a.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
9:28 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Subject removal.
10:08 a.m. 2000 block of La. 70; Animal disturbance.
10:28 a.m. 1000 block of General Clark Street; Alarm.
11:27 a.m. Brashear Avenue ; Welfare concern.
11:38 a.m. 500 block of Greenwood Street ; Animal disturbance.
11:46 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
11:52 a.m. Greenwood/Fourth streets; Stop sign/signal complaint.
12:10 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
12:28 p.m. 1000 block of Spruce Street; Criminal damage to property.
1:34 p.m. 300 block of Garber Street; Complaint.
1:42 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Animal disturbance.
1:51 p.m. First Street ; Animal disturbance.
3:26 p.m. 3000 block of Jennie Drive ; Complaint.
3:39 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Mental disturbance.
4:07 p.m. Sixth/Greenwood streets ; Arrest.
5:07 p.m. 200 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
5:42 p.m. 1000 block of Franklin Street; Complaint.
6:33 p.m. Sixth/Clothilde streets; Suspicious subject.
7:17 p.m. 1000 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
7:21 p.m. 500 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
7:52 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Subject removal.
7:59 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
8:05 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Subject removal.
8:09 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
8:39 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
9:24 p.m. 300 block of Terrebonne Street; Juvenile complaint.
9:55 p.m. Brashear/Federal avenues; Suspicious subject.
10:04 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.
11:27 p.m. 900 block of Short Street; Suspicious vehicle.
11:28 p.m. 1100 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
1:23 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
1:49 a.m. Florence/Ninth streets; Suspicious subject.
1:57 a.m. Ditch Avenue/Ninth Street; Suspicious subject.
3:04 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
3:58 a.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
4:38 a.m. Clothilde Street/La. 70; Suspicious subject.
5:36 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Suspicious subject.
7:38 a.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Alarm.
8:49 a.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Animal complaint.
9:02 a.m. 2000 block of Tiger Drive; Theft.
9:20 a.m. David Drive; Suspicious vehicle.
9:25 a.m. 100 block of Birch Street; Warrant.
9:35 a.m. 200 block of Arizona Street ; Warrant.
9:37 a.m. Lawrence Park; Warrant.
10:07 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
11:19 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Juvenile problems.
12:01 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street ; Telephone harassment.
12:49 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Warrant.
1:37 p.m. 100 block of Lizabeth Drive; Complaint.
1:43 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Patrol request.
1:57 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Assistance.
2:32 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Stand by.
2:56 p.m. Levee Road; Medical.
3:14 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Complaint.
3:25 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Arrest.
3:31 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Arrest.
3:35 p.m. 500 block of Belanger Street; Utilities.
4:37 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Medical.
4:59 p.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Patrol request.
5:03 p.m. Fifth/Greenwood streets; Suspicious subject.
5:20 p.m. Fifth/Greenwood streets; Suspicious subject.
5:23 p.m. La. 182/Myrtle Street; Traffic incident.
5:31 p.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
6:37 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Welfare check.
6:41 p.m. U.S. 90/David Drive; Remove subject.
7:07 p.m. 1800 block of Dale Street; Medical.
7:14 p.m. Friendship Alley, Amelia; Assistance.
7:17 p.m. 3100 block of Tammy Drive; Juvenile problems.
7:29 p.m. Brashear Avenue/Ninth Street; Stalled vehicle.
10:34 p.m. 3000 block of Dianne Drive; Missing person.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
1:50 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Patrol request.
2:59 a.m. 700 block of General Hodges Street; Suspicious vehicle.
3:01 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.

Blessing of the animals to be held Sunday

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 9:21am

St Mary’s Episcopal Church will present Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.
The Blessing of the Animals is an outdoor worship service celebrating the animals with which we share our lives. Even if you are not a pet owner, you are invited to gather and give thanks to God for all his creatures.
The church blesses animals each fall to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most loved Christian saints. The animals will be blessed as individuals, along with their humans. Stuffed animals are welcome, too. Pets who cannot attend may be blessed in absentia at their owner’s request. The service will be held on the brick area in front of St. Mary’s Church. The rain location will be under the pavilion in the back of the parish hall. Refreshments will be served for pets and owners.
The special guests of honor this year will be Khloe and Ricky. Khloe is a Rat Terrier (maybe!) who is blonde, energetic and a bit nervous. Ricky claims to be a Chihuahua-Corgi mix. Khloe and Ricky are the best of friends. They reside with Dr. Donna Tesi who rescued them two years ago. They love stuffed toys and long walks.
Meet Khloe and Ricky and friends and celebrate God’s creatures at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church located at 805 First St. in Franklin. Don’t forget to contain or leash your critters.
For more information call the church at (337) 828-0918 or visit stmarysfranklin.net.

Franklin Council highlights fall events and city projects

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 9:18am
Staff Report

The September 16 Franklin City Council meeting spotlighted several community initiatives and preparations for upcoming events and infrastructure projects.
Anthony Bell, representing the Franklin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, announced the group’s adoption of the Broussard-Harris and McKerall-O’Niell Community Centers and Parks. The initiative aims to support city beautification and youth development through mentorship programs like the Kappa League. Mayor Eugene Foulcard, a fraternity member, expressed appreciation for the chapter’s efforts.
Representatives from the Main Street Merchants Association promoted the upcoming Harvest Moon Festival on October 25, while Beverly Domengeaux of the St. Mary Council on Aging recognized Senior Center Month. Kelli Cantu of Chez Hope spoke about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the organization’s regional services.
Mayor Foulcard praised the success of the Summer Dance Program and shared updates on the city’s ongoing water plant improvements. He also announced a $2 million grant application to the Delta Regional Authority for water line upgrades. Residents were reminded to expect increased activity during sugarcane harvest season.
Recreation Director Chris Barrilleaux reported that over 10,000 meals were served through the Summer Feeding Program. Additional activities included daily wade pool access, youth basketball leagues, and adult pickleball and open gym nights. The Back to School Community Fair returned with broad community sponsorship.
The council introduced Ordinance No. 3470 to issue up to $1 million in Revenue Anticipation Notes.
Councilman Levine moved to adopt a package of resolutions, which was approved unanimously:
-Granting preliminary approval for the issuance of the Revenue Anticipation Notes.
-Authorizing Mayor Foulcard to execute and submit documents for the Delta Regional Authority’s FY2025 federal funding cycle.
-Authorizing an application to the Louisiana Infrastructure Technical Assistance Corporation Matching Funds Grant Program.
Several proclamations were adopted unanimously, recognizing:
-The adoption of local community centers and parks by the Franklin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi.
-October 25 as Harvest Moon Festival Day.
-September 2025 as Senior Center Month in Franklin.
-October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
-September 12 as Hanson Memorial High School 100th Anniversary Day.
Upcoming events include the City-Wide Clean Up, Bayou to Main Marketplace and National Night Out.

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