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(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 police arrested five people on drug charges in an eight-hour span Tuesday.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Eddie Mayfield, 40, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:51 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

--Johnathon Rodriguez, 21, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested 9:24 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and signal required. (Released on summons.)

--Sherrica Theriot, 44, Curtis Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of Lortab.

--Clarence Sheets, 54, Cedar Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:43 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and lights required.

--Ashley Gross, 42, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:48 p.m. Tuesday on possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Jeffry Gross, 42, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested 4:50 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fines (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Emma McColough, 18, Victor II Boulevard, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:02 p.m. Monday on charges of cyberbullying (threats) and telephone harassment.

--Christopher Sylavester,29, Pinecrest Drive, Pineville, was arrested at 5:37 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, bringing contraband into a penal institution and to counts of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Mathew Kendrick, 35, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:51 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and brake equipment required. (Released on summons).

St. Mary

Sheriff Sheriff Gary Driskell reported this arrest:

--Shawn Case Lovell Sr., 47, Berwick, was arrested at 9:29 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Morgan City Police Department warrant. Bail has not been set at this time.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Reginald Layton, 45, Joan Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 8:08 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of resisting an officer and simple battery. Layton was additionally arrested on a warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging theft. Layton was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Richard Lajaunie, 57, Hanson Street, Franklin, while incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging parole violation. Lajaunie was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Chitimacha

Chief B.C. Trahan reported this arrest:

--Raymond Howard, 36, Happy Acres Lane, Baldwin, was arrested Monday on an active warrant through St Mary Parish alleging failure to appear for arraignment for possession of less than 2 grams of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia (first offense); and illegal use, consumption, possession, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17. He
was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
: BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER: REROOFING
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
Sealed bids will be received by St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR RECREATION DISTRICT #3, St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3: Bayou Vista Community Center: Reroofing, Bayou Vista, Louisiana until 2:00 PM, local time on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the office of St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70380, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be re- turned unopened.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
: BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER: RE- ROOFING
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
To: St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70538
LICENSE NO. ————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being re- turned unopened.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and re- ceive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of Capital Improvements and Construction for St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3: Bayou Vista Community Center: Reroofing . The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is
$225,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction or Roofing Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or before the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, may be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file at the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect, 900 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of Thirty Dollars ($30.00). The full amount of the de- posit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Up- on return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for forty-five (45) days.
A. To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3 reserves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause. In accordance with LA R. S. 38:2212 (B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by the entity.
St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3.
Adv. July 2, 9 and 16, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROJECT NAME: Replace HVAC Unit Mickey Mouse Head Start Center
St. Mary Community Action Agency
1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, La. 70538
St. Mary CAA requests for bids for services to remove and re- place HVAC Unit at:
Mickey Mouse Head Start Center, 105 TJ Hatcherson Street, Baldwin, LA 70514. The following proposal request will outline the project goals and detail the format you should submit your proposal. Please read the timeline carefully. In order for your bid to be considered, it must meet the deadlines included in the timeline included.
Contact Information
Please contact Almetra J. Franklin for questions about the bid submission details:
Phone: 3378285703
E-mail: AFrank6333@aol.com
Project Specifications
Remove current 15 Ton HVAC System, Install new 15 Ton Carrier system. Bid proposal should include all equipment, labor, duct work, electrical work, and materials needed to complete the job.
Project Specifications included in the bid packets.
Deadline for Bids:
All bid proposals must be sealed and submitted to St. Mary CAA by Thursday, July 19, 2025 to be considered. Late bid proposals will not be considered.
All potential bidders can pick up a bid packet at the St. Mary CAA Central Office – 1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, La. 70538.
Please Note:
St. Mary/Vermilion CAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Provider, and Lender. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, age, sex, or sexual orientation or veteran status.
(s) Almetra J. Franklin,
CEO
Adv. July 2, 11 and July 16, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual
Capacity But
Solely As Collateral Trust Trustee of FirstKey Master Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust
Vs. No. 138503 Div “B”
Herman Joseph Jones, Sr. (A/K/A Herman J. Jones) and Jerome C. Jupiter (A/K/A Jerome Jupiter) and The Unopened Succession of Bessie Charles Jones (A/K/A Bessie Jones, Bessie Charles)
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale 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:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, ST. MARY PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 36-Q, PAGE 109, ENTRY 243970, ID# 11524, BEING KNOWN AND DE- SIGNATED AS LOT 7, SAM FIEDA SUBDIVISION, FILED IN COB 23-Z, ENTRY NO. 190,232.
Which has the address of 111 Oak Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
to satisfy the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 55/100 ($15,162.55) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 11.359% per annum from August 13, 2020, together with ac- crued late charges in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional de- linquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has ad- vanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, as- sessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid and all costs of this proceedings, 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 9th day of July A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 1st day of May A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. June 6 and July 2, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
THE CITY OF PATTERSON (herein referred to as the “Owner”)
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid - City of Patterson - Replacement of Water Meters” will be received by the City of Patterson at City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, 70392.
Bids shall be addressed to the City of Patterson and delivered to the City of Patterson at City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392 no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.
Sealed bids to be marked “Sealed Bid - City of Patterson - Replacement of Water Meters”. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at the City of Patterson, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392.
The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc., 46148 LA-445 Robert, Louisiana 70455, (504) 347-1900 (Engineer) (mo@peecinc.com), and are open for public inspection between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A set of such documents may be obtained from the Engineer by prospective bidders upon payment of a deposit in the amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00). This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to james@peecinc.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing by email to james@peecinc.com.
Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty-five (45) days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (l) the Bid; (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; (3) any Addenda issued; and (4) Bid Bond which MUST always accompany the bid in the correct amount.
A Corporate Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid MUST accompany the bid if the bidder is a corporation.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 21st, 2025 at City of Patterson, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, 70392.
Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference is Mandatory.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the OWNER’S Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of Patterson, City Hall, no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
The OWNER hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
Adv. July 2, 9 and 16, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
May 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the May 22, 2025, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Justin Martin, and Mr. Scott Verret were in attendance. Mr. Jimmy Broussard did not attend.
Guests: Motorola/LRC Representatives: Blane Nave, Ashley Me- dina, Kyra Lamb, Eric Sullivan
Public Comment: none
Mr. Smith welcomed Ms. Calloway as the newly appointed assistant director. Ms. Calloway thanked members for allowing her the opportunity to serve as assistant director.
Mr. Mayon made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the April 24, 2025, minutes. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The income statement for April 2025 was $106,906.92. Mr. Mayon made a mo- tion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for April 2025 was $85,791.36. Mr. Duval made a mo- tion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget vs actual comparison was provided to the board for re- view.
Old Business: None
New Business:
A quote from Tech Pro for an additional surveillance camera to monitor activity around the generator behind the building was provided. After a brief discussion, Mr. Arthur made a motion to table the discussion. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the mo- tion passed.
Members receiv-ed a copy of insurance quotes from VFIS with three different deductible options. After some discussion. Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the VFIS Insurance renewal with the lowest deductible option (current plan). The quote for the annual premium is $61,214. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A copy of the 2025 Fire Association Agreement was provided to members for re- view. Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the agreement. Mr. Martin seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Director Up- dates:
•Ms. Randle stated that Mr. Martin received copies of the Fire Association agreements and invoices last month. The signature pages were signed and returned. Several payments have already been re- ceived. The funds are being transferred to the LAMP account as they are received.
•Last month, the fire radio maintenance agreement from Motorola was re- ceived. Funds were moved from the Fire Association’s LAMP account to cover the cost.
•The annual re- newal for the EBS Higher Ground - Instant Retrieval was $3,912. It was paid at the beginning of May.
•Ms. Randle ad- vised that she wants to add Ms. Calloway to the accounts whenever Mr. Smith is available.
•Ms. Randle asked members if they would consider revisiting the contract with Accounting Concepts (Mrs. Theriot). She advised that Mrs. Theriot has been providing invaluable service since 2018, and she is still being compensated at the same rate. Mr. Mayon made a motion to expand the agenda to discuss the contract. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried. Before the discussion began, Mr. Verret made a motion to postpone the discussion until next month’s meeting during an executive session. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Phone demonstration: Representatives from Motorola/LRC conducted a brief demonstration of their VESTA phone system. After the demonstration, they requested an opportunity to schedule a more in-depth demonstration in the future.
General Discussion: None
Adjournment: Mr. Verret made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
Mr. Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
Martha Randle,
Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE
June 26, 2025
NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN
that the St. Mary
Parish Council
will hold a Public
Hearing at 5:45
p.m. and will meet
in Regular Session
at 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 9,
2025, in the Parish
Council Meeting
Room, Fifth Floor
C o u r t h o u s e ,
Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of
the Public Meeting
will be to receive
written and/or oral
comments and to
adopt the following
ordinances:
An Ordinance of
the St. Mary Parish
Council condemning
the improvements
consisting
of an abandoned
structure
owned by Edwin
Collins Sr., Keith
Navy, Iris Goodly,
Janice Navy, Alvin
Navy Jr., Debbie
Colvin, Cheryl
Bertrand, Ruth
Crockett, Beulah
Dixon, Rose Harris,
Claude Collins,
Delores
Thomas, Geraldine
Trice, Loyce
Jones, Mary Monette,
situated at
140 Bray Dr.,
Franklin, Louisiana,
Parcel ID No.
2324741045.00, as
a result of same
being in a abandoned,
derelict
structure condition
which endangers
the public
welfare and ordering
the demolition
and removal of
said improvements
by the owner
thereof in not less
than sixty days
from the effective
date of this ordinance.
An Ordinance of
the St. Mary Parish
Council condemning
the improvements
consisting
of an abandoned
structure
owned by Bernita
Augustine, Twanna
Porter, David
Augustine Jr.,
April Augustine,
Jeffery Porter,
Bobby Bolden, situated
at 139 Bray
Drive, Franklin,
Louisiana, Parcel
ID No.
2324741055.00, as
a result of same
being in an abandoned
structure
condition which
endangers the public
welfare and
ordering the demolition
and removal
of said improvements
by the owner
thereof in not less
than sixty days
from the effective
date of this ordinance.
In accordance
with Act 393 of
2023 and the
Americans with
Disabilities Act, if
you need special
assistance, please
contact Lisa C.
Morgan, Clerk of
the Council at 337-
828-4100, Ext.
505, describing the
assistance that is
necessary.
Your attendance
will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L.
HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH
COUNCIL
Adv. July 2, 2025

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GARAGE
SALE
To raise money for the Back to School Drive for local students, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, The Willow, 408 Willow St., Franklin. Lynn Matthews Candler Foundation. Donations welcome.