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East St. Mary volleyball scores

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:59am

Morgan City
Sept. 9: L to Berwick, 12-25, 12-25, 14-25
Sept. 11: W over West St. Mary, 25-13, 25-10, 25-17
Sept. 16: at H.L. Bourgeois
Sept. 18: at Hanson Memorial
Central Catholic
Sept. 9: W over Central Lafourche, 25-21, 25-17, 25-16
Acadiana Renaissance
Charter Tournament
Sept. 13: W over Northside Christian, 25-19, 25-17
Sept. 13: W over Cecilia, 25-14, 25-20
Sept. 13: Acadiana Renaissance, 23-25, 25-18, 15-10
Sept. 15: vs. South Lafourche
Sept. 22: at Morgan City
Berwick
Sept. 9: W over Morgan City, 25-12, 25-12, 25-14
H.L. Bourgeois
Tournament
Sept. 13: W over New Iberia, 25-21, 25-9
Sept. 13 W over H.L. Bourgeois, 20-25, 25-10, 15-5
Sept. 13: W over South Terrebonne, 25-21, 18-25, 15-10
Sept. 13: L to Riverside Academy, 16-25, 25-27
Sept. 16: at Destrehan
Sept. 17: vs. Houma Christian
Patterson
Sept. 11: L to South Lafourche, 4-25, 5-25, 13-25
Sept. 15: at St. James
Sept. 16: vs. West St. Mary
Sept. 18: at Terrebonne
Sept. 22: vs. South Terrebonne

Conrad celebrates two-year safety mark

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:58am

Conrad Shipyard announced that its Amelia facility has achieved a significant safety milestone: two consecutive years without a recordable incident. The Amelia facility is currently constructing YRBM vessels for the U.S. Navy, alongside projects for several commercial clients.
This accomplishment reflects the dedication and commitment of Conrad’s employees to maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety, the company said in a news release. “Safety is the foundation of everything we do at Conrad Shipyard,” said Johnny Conrad, Executive Chairman. “This milestone is a direct reflection of our employees’ commitment to our safety culture which includes taking personal responsibility for their own safety as well as the safety of one another. We are proud of the Amelia team for setting the standard.”
Conrad Shipyard has been recognized nationally for its safety performance, including awards from the Western Dredging Association , the Shipbuilders Council of America and the American Equity Underwriters. These honors underscore the company’s mission to reduce workplace incidents and foster a hazard-free environment for all. Conrad’s focus on safety aims to ensure not only the well-being of its employees, but also the safety of its customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Conrad Shipyard, established in 1948, is a Gulf Coast-based shipbuilder delivering vessels to commercial and governmental customers. With five strategically located facilities, Conrad specializes in the construction, repair and conversion of a wide range of marine vessels, including those serving the dredging, offshore, inland and environmental industries

Berwick can't find its rhythm in 49-0 loss to Kaplan

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:57am

JUDE TARVER, Special to the Review

KAPLAN — After a second-half collapse last week against the Morgan City Tigers, the Panthers were looking to right the ship this week against the Kaplan Pirates. But like last week’s second half, the Panthers could not find any rhythm.
The game started off with a positive outlook for the Panthers. After a three and out from the Berwick offense, they quickly got the ball back after the Kaplan kick returner muffed the return. This set the Panthers up with the ball on the 50-yard line, but Berwick was not able to capitalize on the good field position. Some failed runs and a dropped touchdown would lead to the Pirates getting the ball right where they would have had it if not for the muffed punt. And on their first drive, the Pirates would quickly score after a 49-yard Jeremy Roy touchdown.
Kaplan would continue to successfully run the football throughout the remainder of the game, and continue to make defensive stops. Vincent Dohmann would finish the game with three interceptions, one less than last week’s four. Berwick would also finish the game with 0 points and rally no notable offensive plays. The defense would allow six more touchdowns, including one that went for 89 yards. Kaplan made all 7 of their extra points and won the game 49-0.
Next week Berwick will look to play the right notes against Franklin, who is also 0-2 and has lost their first two games by a combined score of 118-28. Next week will be Berwick’s first home game of the season, which is also the start of a 7-game home stretch for the black and gold.

Patterson, Central Catholic fall in close games

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:56am

Staff Report

Staff report
In a Week 2 of St. Mary football marked by lopsided wins, Patterson and Central Catholic provided fans with plenty of thrills — but no wins.
On Friday, Comeaux spoiled Patterson’s miracle comeback with a 60-yard last-second touchdown pass to win 34-30. Central Catholic, a 1A team, took 2A contender Catholic-New Iberia deep into the fourth quarter but fell 21-13.
Otherwise, the scores lacked drama. Kaplan knocked off Berwick 49-0 (see related story), and Jeanerette beat Franklin 66-20.
Two weeks into the season, West St. Mary is the parish’s only unbeaten team after downing Centerville 44-6.
On Thursday, Slaughter Community Charter dimmed the memory of the previous week’s Morgan City victory over Berwick by hanging a 62-0 loss on the Tigers.
In Thursday games this week, 1-1 Central Catholic punches up again, hosting 5A H.L. Bourgeois, also 1-1. Patterson, 0-2, will play at Catholic-New Iberia, 2-0.
On Friday, Morgan City (1-1) will be at St. Edmund (2-0); Berwick and Franklin, both 0-2, will play at Berwick; Centerville (0-2) hosts Thomas Jefferson (0-1); 2-0 West St. Mary hosts 0-1 Thrive Academy; and Hanson (0-2) is at South Terrebonne (2-0).
Comeaux 34,
Patterson 30
This game sometimes looked like a blooper reel before it turned into a highlight reel.
Patterson, coming back from 16 points down and trailing 28-24, set up at its own 48-yard line with 1:03 left. After an incompletion and a delay penalty — untimely penalties were the Lumberjacks’ contribution to the bloopers — quarterback Hayven Keller hit Jamall Pollard with a 26-yard pass.
A Comeaux penalty and an 8-yard Keller run moved the Jacks to the 10. From there, Daylan Jones took a Keller screen pass in for the score. For the fifth time in the game, Patterson failed on a 2-point attempt, but the home team was ahead for the first time, 30-28, with only 25 seconds to go.
Then the lightning struck.
After a kick return to its own 41, Comeaux direct-snapped to workhorse back Jaden Celestine. Quarterback Sean Brinkhaus, who had lined up wide, moved back behind center. He took a toss from Celestine and fired a 61-yard bomb to a wide-open Iulian Popp for a TD with 5 seconds left.
Comeaux overcame at least four bad snaps, three on punts, to secure the 34-30 win, the first for the Lafayette team in the last 33 games.
Catholic-N.I. 21,
Central Catholic 13
The home team once more passed sparingly and relied on a cast of thousands on the ground.
Xailen Hebert made his throws count, going 2-for-4 for 55 yards, including a 50-yard TD to Dominic Lipari.
Khyler Willis also had a 21-yard completion to Hayden Walker in five attempts.
On the ground, Hebert picked up 80 net yards on 14 carries, including an 81-yard score. Walker ran eight times for 21 yards; Parker Gros, six for 22; James Sanders, two for 8; and Lipari four for 20.

MCHS student is National Merit semifinalist

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:54am

A Morgan City High student has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.
Duc Bui, who made news last year by earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, is one of 16,000 semifinalists in the scholarship program.
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring.
Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition.
About 95% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the merit scholar title, the National Merit Scholarship Corp. said.
The corporation is a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. It was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Scholarships are underwritten by the program with its own funds and by about 300 business organizations, higher education institutions and individual donors that share the corporations goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 95% of the Semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship.

First responders tribute on 9/11

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:53am

Firefighters and law enforcement officers gathered Thursday for a meal at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. The funeral home thanked first responders for their service on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. In all, 414 first responders died in those attacks. Local emergency professionals also had reason to mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Francine, when many of them spent long hours on duty.

Nicholls 'Veve Les Arts' begins with orchestra concert

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:47am

From a global pandemic to a surge of storms, the Bayou Region has suffered many losses. Forced quarantines and evacuations had communities in South Louisiana scrambling for refuge, and some of these communities are still recovering.
Although the daily functions of Nicholls have persisted, the university invited the community back to campus for an opportunity to be a part of its revitalization of the arts.
Nicholls State University has long served as a hub for celebrating music, arts and storytelling, from its Jubilee Arts Festival and performances by the Nicholls Players, Opera, and Wind Ensemble to hosting high-profile, international performers like Steinway artists and tribute ensembles. The continuation of these traditions were made possible by the lasting legacy of the Mary and Al Danos family.
To honor their support and reinvigorate arts in the community, Nicholls’ College of Liberal Arts is happy to announce its new performance series “Vive Les Arts.” This series is an opportunity to witness five different performances, including two high-profile external performances in addition to musical and theater productions showcasing the talent and creativity of Nicholls’ students and faculty.
Performances at the Mary and Al Danos Theater will include the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra on Sept. 20, a jazz concert on Nov. 12, a Christmas sing-along on Dec. 7 and the Nicholls Players production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring on March 21. The series will culminate in the Student Union Cotillion Ballroom on April 14 with an evening of music and fine dining, featuring student and faculty performers. Proceeds from this series will support the College of Liberal Arts’ performing arts initiatives. For more information and to purchase tickets or packages, visit www.nicholls.edu/vive-les-arts.
As advocates of Nicholls, proponents of the arts and pillars of the community, the Danos Family’s generosity changed the way the university could contribute to the region’s performing arts by supporting high-quality programming and high-tech facilities.
“Our parents started giving about 35 years ago,” said Rene David, Mary and Al’s daughter. “My daddy may be an LSU graduate, but when we began to attend college, he took an initiative. He saw how single parents, those with jobs or those in need struggled to afford a college education. He saw how important Nicholls was in serving those types of communities, so he took the first step to try and get the word out about Nicholls.
Allen and Mary Danos made Nicholls’ Talbot Hall and theater become a lively place for events, community gatherings and student growth. The couple helped the music department achieve All-Steinway status, elevating the reputation of the music program through a commitment to ensure faculty and students used only the best instruments for education and performance.
In 2012, Talbot Theater was named to honor Mary M. Danos, Allen Danos’ late wife who strongly supported the arts, music and Nicholls.
Shortly after, Al Danos helped the Nicholls Foundation raise more than $1.5 million in private donations and worked closely with former Sen. Norby Chabert to secure another $4.4 million in state funds to renovate Talbot Hall for College of Liberal Arts programming and facility updates.
“If there’s one thing Al and Mary had an appreciation for, it’s the performing arts,” Chabert said.
Once renovations were complete, the Danos Family Foundation partnered with the Nicholls Foundation to establish an endowment fund for enhancing and maintaining the theater. At the time, Danos remarked, “My family is excited about the renovation of the Mary and Al Danos Theater. Once that work is complete, we want to ensure that funds will be available to maintain the state-of-the-art theater so that Nicholls’ importance as a regional center for the performing arts will continue to grow. This is just the beginning for all of us.”
The Mary and Al Danos Theater gained new seating, lighting, curtains, flooring, walls, along with a new ceiling, sound system and more accessible accommodations for those with disabilities. Before this, the space had not been renovated since 1971.
“You know how when you love your children, you have a lot of pride. You are proud of them, and you like to show them off,” Rene David said. “Well, Daddy did that with Nicholls. He really did that with this theater. He was really, really proud of this theater. When I come to one of the performances, it is like he is here.”
In addition to the theater renovations, the campus TV studio, KNSU radio station and two Talbot Hall classrooms received technological upgrades to enhance student learning. Those upgrades enabled the university to broadcast athletic events through ESPN3, facilitating national coverage of Nicholls Athletics.
Perpetuating the generosity of their parents, in 2016, Al and Mary’s children, who established the Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation, contributed $1 million to support the newly renovated theater and the academic programs that benefit from it. This contribution fulfilled one of the last wishes of Mary and Al.
The four Danos children – Rene, Alyce, Andre and Marcel – presented this donation during the grand reopening of the 5,500-square-foot, 325-seat theater named in honor of their parents. At the event, Nicholls students and faculty were featured with an Opening Night Showcase of the Arts that included performances by the Nicholls Concert Choir, Jazz Band and Nicholls Players.
“Our dad always had everything planned and prepared. Even in his passing, he wanted to make sure this theater was taken care of. Our parents would be really proud of this,” the Danos family said. “This will forever be a special place in our hearts to remember everything they’ve done. We can’t thank Nicholls, Sen. Chabert and the community enough.”
“This is what he wanted, and the fact that his legacy lives on in us and that we can continue his work to help Nicholls, it’s very touching to us. It’s a commitment daddy wanted us to fulfill. To know the way you see it today is how it’s going to look 20, 30, 40 years from now – that was very important to him,” said Rene David.
Mary and Al Danos Theater is one of the most heavily used facilities on Nicholls campus and is a major cultural center for the region, hosting community events, documentary screenings, theater workshops and productions, musical competitions, wind ensembles and choirs.
For more information on Nicholls’ College of Liberal Arts efforts to restore arts within the region, visit www.nicholls.edu/liberal-arts.

Three charged in case of burned and neglected victim

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 3:00pm

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.)

St. Mary investigators accused in the case of a badly burned infirm person who waited four days for medical attention.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Trudy Marie Collins, 52, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:31 p.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging offenses affecting the health and safety of persons with infirmities (cruelty to the infirm) and failure to seek assistance.

--Brittany Nicole Bonin, 27, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging principal to offenses affecting the health and safety of persons with infirmities (cruelty to the infirm), principal to second-degree aggravated battery and failure to seek assistance.

--Cade Michael Thielen, 25, New Iberia, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging cruelty to the infirm, second-degree aggravated battery and failure to seek assistance.

On Aug. 27, deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office responded to headquarters at 500 Main St., Franklin, in reference to a complaint of an aggravated battery.

Deputies spoke with the complainant, who reported that a person had sustained severe burns due to the actions of others. Deputies learned that the victim had suffered third-degree and second-degree burns. The incident was turned over to detectives.

During the investigation, detectives learned that the victim was set on fire Aug. 22 at a residence in Jeanerette. However, medical assistance was not provided until Aug. 26.

It was also learned that the fire was started using a potato covered with a flammable substance, which had been placed in the victim's pocket and then ignited.

Detectives obtained warrants and made contact with Collins, Bonin, and Thielen and transported each to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $155,000 for Thielen and Bonin. Bail was set at $100,000 for Collins.

--Kelton Javon Smith, 27, Amelia, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging battery of dating partner (child endangerment law), battery of a dating partner, simple battery and violation of protective orders.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Donald Ray Holmes, 69, Baldwin, was arrested at 8:43 a.m. Sept. 9 on charges of simple battery. Holmes was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Derrick Gerod Lovely, 48, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Bail was set at $101,000.

--Dallas James Hamlett, 26, Patterson, was arrested at 11:17 a.m. Sept. 9 on a warrant alleging second-degree cruelty to juveniles. Bail was set at $40,000.

--Shauntell Nicole Hartdegen, 42, Pierre Part, was arrested at 3:51 p.m. Sept. 9 on charges of theft and criminal trespass. Bail was set at $5,500.

--Earl Mack Brown, 38, Franklin, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled. Brown was released on a completed sentence.

--Maurice Lee Givens, 45, Patterson, was arrested at 1 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $8,000.

--Coy Joseph Leonard III, 21, Patterson, was arrested at 3:05 a.m. Thursday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Leonard was released on a $2,500 bond.

--Michael Warren Federer Jr., 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. Saturday on charges of criminal damage to property, criminal trespass and simple assault. Bail was set at $20,000.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Avrehan Harnandez, 28, Chicago, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Friday on charges of theft ($5,000-$25,000),simple burglary and misrepresentation during booking.

--Aiveroh Penanjo, 24, Cicero Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. Friday on charges of theft ($5,000-$25,000), simple burglary and misrepresentation during booking.

--Marcus Aucoin, 22, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Friday on a charge of assault on an emergency room personnel.

--Peggy Phillips, 62, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle and obstruction of a roadway.

--Sonja Purdy, 27, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace and cruelty against a juvenile.

--Michelle Knight, 42, Sycamore Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and failure to yield. (Released on summons.)

--Mary Pool, 40, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:47 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Tyler Aucoin, 36, Brownell Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana (first offense). (Released on summons.)

--Kenneth McQuiston, 65, Franklin, was arrested at 7:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Anna Collette, 45, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Thursday as a fugitive from the Patterson Police Department.

--Donald Frederick, 67, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Friday on charges of criminal mischief and disturbing the peace.

--Benjamine Clements, 36, Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, was arrested at 2:20 a.m. Friday on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

--Jalen Allen, 32, Fredrick Drive, Thibodaux, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. Sept. 10 on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and failure to signal. (Released on summons.)

--Donna Davidson, 66, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. Sept. 10 on charges of monetary instrument abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Demarcus J. McBride, 37, Joseph Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. Thursday on charge of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I drug, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of weapons, introduction of contraband into a penal institution.

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

--Wynesha R. Whiley, 38, Loveland Street, Patterson, was arrested at 6:11 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Whiley was released on a summons.

--Daryon V. Hall, 27, Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Hall was released on a summons.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Frank Keller Jr., 38, Two Sisters Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.

Keller was additionally arrested on warrants for 6th Ward Morgan City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding and disturbing the peace (fighting). Keller was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Ashley Jennies, 38, Two Sisters Court, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Saturday on warrants for 6th Ward Morgan City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of stolen things, remaining where forbidden and contempt of
court. Jennies was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Earl Otis, 62, Talbot Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:04 p.m. Thursday on a charge of leash law violation. Otis was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Lee Butler, 58, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. Sept. 10 on a charge of theft. Butler was booked, processed and held on a $1,500 bond.

--Jaheim Jackson, 21, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houma, was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Sept. 10 on a warrant dated Sept. 7 alleging maximum speed limit, evidence of motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle, driver must be licensed, stop signs and yield signs, reckless operation of a vehicle, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, aggravated assault on a peace officer, aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, obstruction of justice, intentional littering prohibited, and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. Jackson was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

Morgan City police radio logs for Sept. 11-14

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 11:33am

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, Sept. 11
5:47 a.m. 200 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
8:10 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Remove subject.
8:33 a.m. Front/Franklin streets; Animal complaint.
8:47 a.m. 100 block of Marguerite Street; Medical.
9:02 a.m. 1000 block of Ellzey Street; Suspicious subject.
9:23 a.m. Ninth Street/Brashear Avenue; Traffic signal.
9:44 a.m. Brownell Homes; Suspicious subject.
11:02 a.m. U.S. 90/La. 70 Junction; Vehicle accident.
11:24 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Vehicle accident.
11:37 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:01 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
12:08 p.m. 700 block of First Street; Theft.
12:12 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:16 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Theft.
4:19 p.m. 2000 block of Cedar Street; Medical.
5:32 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
6:41 p.m. Sixth Street/Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person/vehicle.
6:46 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Complaint.
6:50 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
6:53 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
7:02 p.m. 1000 block of Marshall Street; Complaint
7:42 p.m. Duke/Seventh streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
8:37 p.m. General McArthur/Sixth streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
8:49 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:03 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Myrtle Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:55 p.m. Industry/Park streets; Discharging firearms.
10:08 p.m. Sixth/Egle streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
10:11 p.m. 200 block of Third Street; Complaint.
11:09 p.m. U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.
Friday, Sept. 12
12:29 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Suspicious person/vehicle.
12:33 a.m. 400 block of Garber Street; Complaint.
3:05 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Complaint.
3:42 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
4:33 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
6:01 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Medical.
7:14 a.m. 1300 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
10 a.m. 200 block of Third Street; Medical.
10:03 a.m. Seventh/Duke streets; Crash.
10:44 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Stand by.
11:15 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Two arrests.
11:29 a.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Welfare check.
12:17 p.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.
12:30 p.m. South Railroad Avenue/Second Street; Traffic incident.
2:17 p.m. 900 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
2:29 p.m. 1600 block of Maple Street; Complaint.
2:41 p.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Assistance.
2:48 p.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Standby.
3:32 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
3:45 p.m. Pershing/Second stre Street ets; Theft.
3:46 p.m. 1100 block of Birch; Complaint.
4:01 p.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Theft.
5:50 p.m. Myrtle Street/Youngs Road; Suspicious vehicle.
6:06 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
6:16 p.m. 500 block of Marshall Street; Medical.
6:49 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
6:59 p.m. General McArthur Street/Federal Avenue; Complaint.
8:36 p.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Complaint.
8:42 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
8:53 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
9:31 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
9:52 p.m. 300 block of Cardinal Street; Complaint.
10:19 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Arrest.
Saturday, Sept. 13
12:03 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Medical.
12:12 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
12:45 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Assistance.
3:23 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint
3:50 a.m. 1400 block of North First Street; Subject removal.
7:59 a.m. Levee Road/Fig Street; Suspicious vehicle.
8:49 a.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:41 a.m. U.S. 90 West/Bridge; Traffic incident.
10:59 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Remove subject.
12:40 p.m. Apple/Acorn streets; Loud music.
12:42 p.m. 300 block of Everett Street; Cruelty to juveniles.
12:45 p.m. Federal Avenue; Stalled vehicle.
1:16 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Assistance.
2:22 p.m. 300 block of Cardinal Street; Utilities.
4:26 p.m. U.S. 90/Florida Street; Assistance.
5:01 p.m. 600 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
5:59 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
7:01 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
7:44 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
10:42 p.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Complaint.
Sunday, Sept. 14
2:43 a.m. 8200 block of La. 182; Crash.
2:45 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
8:39 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Warrant.
10:24 a.m. 900 block of Palm Street; Assistance.
11:24 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
12:06 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Disturbance.
12:32 p.m. 400 block of Duke Street; Animal complaint.
12:41 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Suspicious subject.
12:57 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
12:59 p.m. Fig Street/Levee Road; Suspicious vehicle.
1:17 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Stand by.
2:09 p.m. Greenwood/Fourth streets; Disturbance.
2:18 p.m. 900 block of First Street; Lost and found property
2:41 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
3:34 p.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Lost and found property
4:01 p.m. 900 block of Sixth Street; Alarm.
4:50 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Medical.
5:55 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Fight.
6:13 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Theft.
6:22 p.m. Federal/Brashear avenues; Reckless operation.
7:18 p.m. 800 block of Fig Street; Theft.
7:54 p.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Complaint.
9:39 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Complaint.
11:32 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious subject.

Jim Brown: Protecting the integrity of Louisiana's votes

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 6:00am

JIM BROWN

Paper ballots and limited absentee balloting in our election? That’s what the president is calling for. Does he have a point?
The overwhelming majority of democratic countries require paper ballots in their elections.
According to the Pew Research Center, paper ballots are used in 209 of the 227 countries that are democratic.
For example, the Associated Press reports that voters in France “use the same system that’s been used for generations: paper ballots that are cast in person and counted by hand.”
And if there is no paper trail, you can see why voters can be suspicious. If we want to have the gold standard for voter security, then paper ballots are the key.
I served for eight years as secretary of state and the state chief elections officer back in the 1980s.
Under my watch, Louisiana used large and bulky voting machines that had no electronic connections and gave a full paper display of the vote.
The machines were opened after being removed back to a warehouse where any citizen could watch a review and final account. No one questioned the process.
And what happened to election day? It’s gone by the wayside. It used to be that everyone voted on one day with military exceptions, and those who signed a notarized affidavit that they would not be present on election day.
Now we have voting spread out over a month and absentee voting mailed to anyone who asks.  It’s become “too inconvenient” to drive a few blocks to a polling location.
The U.S. is almost alone in not combining the voting process to one day.  So we now have election month.
Elections back in my day generally took place without a hitch.  Mail ballots were allowed only for servicemen serving outside the country, and for a limited number of essential public workers.
When I first took office in 1980, there was so much public confidence in the elections process that the clerks of court shut down their offices when the polls closed.
The only way the news media could report the election results was by having a stringer reporter hang out at the clerk’s office and write down the results as the court workers hand-delivered the ballot totals.
I changed this procedure by meeting with the clerks and getting their commitment that they would call me in Baton Rouge at the Secretary of State’s Office to report the voting totals by telephone.
Absentee voting? You couldn’t do it unless you signed an affidavit swearing that you would be out of the state on election day.
I was voting at my home in Ferriday back then.  But I had to be in my Baton Rouge office to oversee the election process.
How was I to legally vote?
I got up at 3 o’clock in the morning, drove two hours to Ferriday, stopped at Hubert Lee’s donut shop to pick up a box of hot donuts for the commissioners, and arrived at ward one, precinct 1, held in the Flemings flying service hanger at 6 a.m. when the polls opened.
After a brief visit with the commissioners, all who I knew well on a first name basis, I voted, then quickly headed back to Baton Rouge to be back in my office shortly after 8 a.m.
A real labor of love to cast my ballot which I did for a number of years.
Life seemed so much simpler then. How our country has changed.
Unfortunately, manipulation of voting machines, widespread voter fraud, crooked elections officials, and foreign hacking have all become a rallying point for those who see conspiracies as our current election cycles roll around.
Personally, it’s hard for me to buy into such schemes of election manipulation.
But we’re living in a different world today where claims of crooked elections have become a way for candidates to raise campaign money. And like it or not, allegations of voting fraud will be a part of numerous elections across the country in coming elections. So, we better get used to it.
Peace and Justice
Jim Brown
Jim Brown’s syndicated column appears each week in numerous newspapers throughout the nation and on websites worldwide.  You can read all his past columns and see continuing updates at http://www.jimbrownla.com. You can also look over a list of books he has published at www.thelisburnpress.com.