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National Popcorn Day is celebrated at the end of January, although its exact date is a matter of debate, said The Popcorn Board. Various sources report it as Jan. 19; others claim it takes place on whatever day the “big game” falls on.
The Popcorn Board is often asked about the origins of this day but how or when this celebration began is not known by the board. The Popcorn Board invites anyone that knows the origins of National Popcorn Day to email edu@popcorn.org.
In celebration of National Popcorn Day, the board offers these ideas from teacher “Leslie F.” from Concord, Illinois, who sent the following suggestions:
— Stringing popcorn: These can be hung outside for birds to eat. Supplies needed include sewing needles, string and plain popcorn.
—Guess the amount: Fill a container with kernels and have students (or your children) guess. Supplies needed include popcorn kernels and a container.
—Popcorn air hockey: Can you “volley” the kernel back and forth 20 times without letting it fall? Supplies needed include a flat surface (table), straw (to blow), and coffee stirrers or hands (as paddles).
—Popcorn relay race: Supplies needed include popcorn and spoons.
—Popcorn basketball: Can you flick a piece of popcorn into the basket? Supplies needed include popcorn, baskets (muffin tins, small cups), backboards (wall or cardboard).
—Popcorn word search: Use these words: popcorn, pop, kernel, explode, heat, moisture, grain, snack, crunchy, butter, oil, salt, fiber, bag, hull. Supplies needed include paper and pencil.
—Write a popcorn haiku (5, 7, 5 syllable pattern poem): Like this — Oil, kernels, heat, time; Many loud explosions heard; Pop, crunch, snack time. Yum! Supplies needed include paper and pencil.
—Popcorn coloring pages: Downloads available at www.popcorn.org/Learn/For-Kids/Popcorn-Coloring-Sheets-Activities.
—Information from www.popcorn.org.

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, Jan. 13
7:01 a.m. Franklin Street; Wire down.
9:47 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Warrant.
10:03 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
10:33 a.m. Arkansas and Third streets; Warrant.
10:40 a.m. Sand pit off Levee Road area; Suspicious vehicle.
12:23 p.m. Railroad Avenue to Second Street; Reckless operation.
1:51 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Loud music.
2:34 p.m. 200 block of Leona Street; Warrant/Possession of stolen property.
2:38 p.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; Civil matter.
2:48 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:02 p.m. 1000 block of La 70; Complaint.
6:11 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Barrel in road.
7:24 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Accident.
8:23 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Arrest.
8:26 p.m. 800 block of Fig Street; Juvenile problem.
10:19 p.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Fire alarm.
10:26 p.m. 1700 block of Dale Street; Removal of subject.
10:37 p.m. Trailer Park on Levee Road; Loud music.
11:34 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Removal of subject.
11:59 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Removal of subject.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
4:04 a.m. 400 block of Halsey Street; Animal.

FRANKLIN -- Gwendolyn Hidalgo, surrounded by family members, takes the St. Mary Parish Council oath of office Monday at the Courthouse. Justice of the Peace Melanie Butcher administers the oath. Hidalgo is one of seven new council members elected for the 2020-24 term and, along with Kristy Prejeant Rink, made history when they became the first women elected to the council under the parish home rule charter. Also sworn in Monday were Parish President David Hanagriff and council members Craig Mathews of Jeanerette, J Ina of Franklin, Rodney Olander of Franklin, Scott Ramsey of Morgan City, Leslie "Les" Rulf of Patterson, James Bennett of Morgan City, Mark Duhon of Amelia and Dean Adams of Morgan City. Adams was elected council chairman, and Rink is the vice chairman. Patrick Hebert, who was re-elected last fall, was not present for the ceremony. Also returning to parish offices are Sheriff Blaise Smith, Assessor Jarrod Longman, Clerk of Court Cliff Dressel and Coroner Eric Melancon.

The Daily Review/Bill Decker

A Patterson man and a Pierre Part woman fled from an officer during a traffic stop, leading officers on a chase with a crash and ending with the arrest of both, Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair said in a news release.
—Zoe Rives, 20, of Shell Beach Road in Pierre Part, was arrested at 12:02 p.m. Sunday on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highway, no driver’s license, turn signal violation, possession of stolen things $5,000 to 25,000 (motor vehicle), possession of drug paraphernalia and accessories after the fact.
—Claude Moses Charlot, 26, of Leonard Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:02 p.m. Sunday on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highway, no driver’s license, possession of stolen things $5,000 to 25,000 (motor vehicle), possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespassing and on warrants for the charges of simple burglary and two counts of failure to appear.
An officer on patrol observed a vehicle violation in the area of Sixth Street and Onstead Street. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to stop for the officer.
The vehicle fled to La. 70 headed north toward Fig Street.
As the vehicle approached the curve on La. 70 in the area of Lake End Park, the vehicle lost control, briefly leaving the roadway before re-entering the roadway.
The vehicle then traveled about another quarter mile before coming to a sudden stop on La. 70. The driver, Rives, and passenger, Charlot then switched seats.
Charlot turned the vehicle around re-entering the city of Morgan City.
The vehicle left the roadway again in the area of Federal Avenue and General McArthur Street resulting in a crash into two parked vehicles.
Charlot fled from officers on foot. Pursuing officers were able to locate Charlot hiding behind a residence and he was taken into custody.
Rives was taken into custody by officers on the scene of the crash.
Officers learned the vehicle Rives and Charlot were driving was reported stolen by the Berwick Police Department. Rives had knowledge Charlot was wanted for outstanding warrants and that was the reason she fled from officers.
A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City and 16th District Court held an active warrant for Charlot for failure to appear in court. The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office also held an active warrant for Simple Burglary for Charlot. A computer check revealed both Rives and Charlot did not have a valid driver’s license and officers found suspected drug paraphernalia in the vehicle belonging to Rives and Charlot.
Both were jailed.