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Berwick Junior High School along with Bayou Vista Elementary, Berwick Elementary and Berwick High School hosted their 27th annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony Monday at Berwick Junior High School. Students, faculty and staff of each school were joined by Michael Taylor, School Board President; Dr. Teresa Bagwell, St. Mary Parish Superintendent of Schools; Joe Stadalis, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Arthur Duval, Mayor of Berwick; Blaise Smith, St. Mary Parish Sheriff; David Leonard Sr., Berwick Chief of Police; as well as residents and veterans of the community.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Disney will sprinkle its pixie dust on the streaming arena Tuesday, as its Disney Plus service debuts with an arsenal of marquee franchises including Marvel and Star Wars, original series with a built-in fan base and a cheap price to boot.
The $7-a-month commercial-free service is poised to set the standard for other services like WarnerMedia’s HBO Max and NBCUniversal’s Peacock to follow, as major media companies behind hit TV shows and movies seek to siphon the subscription revenue now going to Netflix and other streaming giants.
Disney’s properties speak to its strengths. Besides classic characters such as Snow White and Pinocchio, Disney has Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic — big names that most people would recognize. Disney Plus will also have all 30 past seasons of “The Simpsons.” Original shows include “The Mandalorian,” set in the Star Wars universe, and one on the Marvel character Loki.
Melissa Knerr, 26, a criminal defense attorney in Springfield, Missouri, already has Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime and wasn’t sure she wanted to pay for another one. She said she was swayed by Disney Plus’s price tag and its “sheer amount of content.”
“I really love both the Star Wars and Marvel franchises and I grew up watching classic Disney shows and movies so I do think there will be enough content for me,” she said.
Marlina Yates, who works in marketing in Kansas City, said she signed up because of her husband’s enthusiasm about the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” and her daughter’s “love affair with princesses and everything Disney.”
Disney Plus’s $7 a month price is about half of the $13 Netflix charges for its most popular plan, and there are discounts for paying for a full year up front. Disney is also offering a $13 package bundling Disney Plus with two other services it owns, Hulu and ESPN Plus. That’s $5 cheaper than signing up for each one individually.
Everything won’t be available to stream right away, though, as Disney needs to wait for existing deals with rival services to expire. Recent movies missing at launch include the animated Pixar movie “Coco” and the live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” Others like “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” haven’t been released for streaming yet. Disney expects 620 movies and 10,000 TV episodes by 2024, up from 500 movies and 7,500 episodes on Tuesday.
Disney has said that it is losing about $150 million in licensing revenue in the most recent fiscal year from terminating deals with Netflix and other services. But Disney is betting that what it makes through subscriptions will more than make up for that — at least eventually.
Disney is boosting its subscription base initially with heavy promos, much as Apple TV Plus has done and HBO Max and Peacock plan to do. Members of Disney’s free D23 fan club were eligible to buy three years of Disney Plus service up front for the price of two years. Customers of some Verizon wireless and home-internet plans can get a year free.
The hope is that subscribers will stick around once they see what the service offers.
Long-term success is by no means guaranteed. With a slew of services launching, subscription fees can add up quickly. Consumers might be reluctant to drop an existing service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime to pay for something untested.
“I can’t keep up with so many services. It gets expensive,” said William Pearson, a Drexel University student who describes himself as a “massive” Marvel fan but already pays for Netflix, HBO and the DC Comics streaming service.
But compared with other newcomers, experts believe Disney will have no problem gaining — and keeping — the 60 million to 90 million worldwide subscribers it is targeting for 2024. It took Netflix twice as long to get to 90 million.
“Disney Plus has a gigantic array of content and a library that’s unmatched, so it feels like an easy addition for consumers to get a gigantic library at that low price,” said Tim Hanlon, CEO of Vertere Group.
Bernie McTernan, internet and media analyst at Rosenblatt Securities, said Apple’s venture into streaming, Apple TV Plus, has to build brand recognition for its new shows, while viewers may have difficulties seeing what HBO Max offers beyond the standard HBO subscription.
Disney said it was pleased with a recent test in the Netherlands, in which consumers got to try the service for free, without original content or full library of classics.
“The service connected with users across all four quadrants, male and female, adults and kids, driven by the breadth of our content and the affinity people have with it,” Disney CEO Bob Iger told financial analysts Thursday.
Connor Clifton, 29, from Houston, Texas, said he is looking forward to “The Mandalorian” Star Wars series as well as catching up on recent Pixar films.
“Paying for individual channels is frustrating,” he said, “but I want to see the content so I’m willing to pay for it.”
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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, Nov. 11
6:24 a.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Stand by.
7:07 a.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Removal of subject.
7:13 a.m. 100 block of Roderick Street; Alarm.
9 a.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Harassment.
9:13 a.m. 500 block of Arenz Street; Stand by.
10:13 a.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Animal.
10:28 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
11:02 a.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Complaint.
12:27 p.m. Villa Apartments; Complaint.
12:30 p.m. Department of Motor Vehicles Building; Alarm.
1:06 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
1:50 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
1:53 p.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
1:59 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
2:01 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Stand by.
2:47 p.m. Hilda Street and Federal Avenue; Accident.
3:15 p.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Accident.
3:39 p.m. Oil Tank Alley; Welfare check.
5:27 p.m. Morgan City Police Department; Harassment.
5:33 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Theft.
8:54 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Animal.
10:10 p.m. 500 block of Marshall Street; Suspicious person.
11 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
11:15 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
4:02 a.m. 500 block of Third Street; Alarm.
Staff Report
A father attempted to send a package containing synthetic marijuana to his son, who was in jail, Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported in a news release.
—Jimmy Businelle, 60, of Versen Street in Berwick, was arrested at 6:58 p.m. Saturday on warrants for charges of attempted distribution of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (synthetic marijuana) and introduction of contraband into a penal facility.
—Christian Businelle, 22, of Versen Street in Berwick, was arrested at 8:08 p.m. Saturday on warrants for charges of attempted possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (synthetic marijuana) and conspiracy to introduce contraband into a penal facility. Officers began an investigation of illegal contraband attempted to be entered into the jail.
Throughout the course of the investigation, it was learned that J. Businelle attempted to deliver a package of synthetic marijuana into the jail to his son C. Businelle, Leonard said.
The package was intercepted by officers and warrants were obtained for their arrest. Officers located J. Businelle at his residence and placed him under arrest. C. Businelle was located at the Berwick Police Department.
J. Businelle was jailed.Leonard also reported the following arrests:
—Christopher Pittman, 33, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. Friday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. Officers received a call about a subject being at a residence causing a disturbance. Officers made contact with Pittman and learned that Pittman had been warned several times to vacate the area. He was jailed.
—Blaise Crane, 25, of Verdunville Road in Franklin, was arrested at 11:15 a.m. Saturday on charges of resisting an officer and battery of a police officer as well as warrants for the St. Mary Parish office. Officers received a call about Crane being at a residence in Berwick. It was learned that Crane had active warrants through the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Officers with the Berwick Police Department, along with the assistance of the Morgan City Police Department and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office went to the residence and located Crane. When Crane observed officers, he fled on foot. Crane was located under a shed behind a residence. When officers made contact with him, he began resisting arrest and struck an officer. He was jailed.
—Bryanshekia Harris, 32, of Adams Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:20 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft by shoplifting. Officers received a call from a local business about a theft that occurred. Harris was located and developed as a suspect. Through investigation, evidence was gathered that Harris took a phone charger from the business without paying for it. When the officer made contact with Harris she gave a false name. After learning of Harris’ correct identity, it was learned that she also had active warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. She was jailed.
—Kelly Hukill II, 30, of Tupelo Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:30 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) and remaining where forbidden. Officers received a call about Hukill being at a residence where he had been previously warned not to return. Hukill was located hiding behind the residence. Officers made contact with Hukill at which time methamphetamines and marijuana was located on his person. He was jailed.
—Roosevelt Gilbert, 25, of Leo Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 12:02 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 75 mph in a 60 mph zone and no driver’s license. Officers observed a vehicle speeding above the posted speed limit on U.S. 90.
A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle at which time officers made contact with Gilbert. While speaking with Gilbert, an odor of Marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. Gilbert admitted to having Marijuana inside the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle was done at which time several items of paraphernalia were located. A driver’s license check revealed that Gilbert had never had a valid driver’s license. He was jailed.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 102 calls for service and the following arrests were made:
—Gannon Broussard, 29, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:11 p.m. Friday a charge of first offense possession of synthetic marijuana and warrants for the City Court of Morgan City for failure to appear on the charges of simple battery, contempt of court, payment of fines and payment of probation fee.
An officer came into contact with Broussard in the area of Mount Street and learned that he had several outstanding warrants from City Court of Morgan City. Broussard was placed under arrest and during a search of his clothing officers located a plastic bag containing suspected synthetic marijuana. He was jailed.
—Bryanshekaia Harris, 32, of Fifth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:45 a.m. Saturday on warrants for charges of theft, resisting an officer by giving false information and warrants for the City Court of Morgan City for charges of failure to appear to pay fine and contempt of court. Harris was transferred to the Morgan City Police Department from another facility and jailed.
—Michael Alvarez, 43, of Beadle Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. Saturday on a charge of hit and run driving. Officers investigating a hit and run at a La.182 Business were able to identify Alvarez as the driver that hit another vehicle and left the scene. Officers were able to locate Alvarez and match a piece of a broken light to Alvarez’s vehicle and placed him under arrest. He was jailed.
—Carlos Miranda Flores, 38, of Shaw Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:03 p.m. Sunday on charges of two counts domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse child endangerment law, simple kidnapping, no driver’s license and no child restraint. Officers were called to a Shaw Drive address due to a disturbance. Officers were told by several witnesses that the suspect had just left and were given a description of the vehicle. Officers were able to stop the vehicle near the scene and identified the driver as Flores. Officers learned that a disturbance had taken place at the residence and during that time Flores struck a female subject and a child at the residence. Flores then took the female victim’s child from the residence and left. Flores was placed under arrest and when officers stopped Flores he did not have the child in a proper car seat, nor did he have a valid driver’s license. He was jailed.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Demetrius R. Green, 31, of Wise Street in Patterson was arrested at 12:26 p.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery involving domestic violence. He was jailed with no bond set.
—Regina L. Anderson, 20, of Wise Street in Patterson was arrested at 12:26 p.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery involving domestic violence. She was jailed with no bond set.
—Kayla M. Fryou, 27, of General Hodges Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:12 p.m. Sunday on charges of speeding 43 mph in a 35 mph zone and driver’s license suspended. She was jailed and released on a $582 bond.
Deputies responded to a Bayou Vista home where an intoxicated man made an unauthorized entry, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.
—Shawn Michael Thompson, 42, of Lambert Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:24 p.m. Thursday on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and disturbing the peace intoxicated. A deputy was dispatched to a residence in Bayou Vista in reference to a complaint of unauthorized entry. The deputy made contact with the complainant and Thompson. Thompson began to yell and was subsequently jailed with no bail set.
Smith also advised that the Sheriff’s Office responded to 26 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Keith Jamall Tillman Jr., 23, of Henry Street in Patterson, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. Thursday on charges of resisting arrest or officer and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. A deputy was dispatched to a local business in Bayou Vista in reference to a theft. The deputy made contact with the complainant and Tillman was developed as the suspect in the theft. Dispatch advised the deputy that Tillman also held an active warrant for his arrest. Contact was made with Tillman and he was jailed with no bail set.
—Cory James Leblanc, 38, of Lagonda Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for theft. A deputy went to a residence on Lagonda Lane in reference to Leblanc who held an active warrant for his arrest. The deputy made contact with Leblanc. He was arrested and released on a summons to appear on Feb. 7.
—Brent H. Parks, 51, of Trevino Street in Berwick, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. Thursday on charges of domestic abuse battery. A deputy was dispatched to a local business in Bayou Vista in reference to a disturbance. The deputy made contact with the complainant who stated that Parks had become physical with him during an altercation. The deputy located Parks at a residence in Trevino Street. He was jailed with bond set at $2,500.
—Tananna Taneial Polidore, 41, of Tarleton Street in Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. Thursday for possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance.
—Willie James Hayes Jr., 39, of Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. Thursday for reckless operation no accident.
A deputy patrolling U.S. 90 West near Calumet observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Hayes, and a passenger, Polidore. Through the investigation, drugs were found in Polidore’s possession. Hayes was arrested and released on a summons to appear on Feb. 7. Polidore was jailed with no bail set.
—Jaye Paul Chadwick Bliss, 30, of River Road in Berwick, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. Thursday on charges of simple criminal damage to property. A corrections deputy observed an incarcerated subject damage a cell. The inmate was charged accordingly and remains incarcerated.
Morgan City Police James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 28 calls of service and the following arrest was made:
—Jamichael D. Bowie, 29, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:21 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for failure to appear. Bowie was located at the Berwick Police Department and placed under arrest on an active warrant held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was jailed.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported no arrests.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported no arrests.
Morgan City High School’s Historical Society in cooperation with the JROTC program hosted a Veterans Day Program at Morgan City High School on Friday. Veterans from all branches were asked to rise and be honored as their branch’s flag was presented and the Morgan City High School choir sang the "Medley of Armed Forces.'' A drill performance imitating a skit from the movie “Stripes” was performed by Morgan City High School’s JROTC Drill Team.
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.
Friday, Nov. 8
7:42 a.m. 600 block of First Street; Medical.
7:53 a.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious activity.
8:04 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Officer stand by.
8:05 a.m. 900 block of Youngs Road; Harassment.
8:08 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
8:11 a.m. 700 block of Front Street; Suspicious activity.
10:59 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Juvenile problems.
11:41 a.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Suspicious activity.
11:47 a.m. 800 block of North Everett Street; Alarm.
12:30 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Assistance.
12:42 p.m. 800 block of Willard Street; Suspicious activity.
12:59 p.m. 300 block of Eighth Street; Complaint.
3:12 p.m. 900 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
3:59 p.m. 900 block of Hilda Street; Removal of subject.
4:36 p.m. 300 block of Third Street; Alarm.
4:37 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Harassment.
4:38 p.m. 600 block of Willow Street; Animal.
5:39 p.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; Alarm.
6:07 p.m. U.S. 90 Bridge westbound; Complaint.
7:01 p.m. 800 block of South Everett Street; Medical emergency.
7:38 p.m. 900 block of First Street; Juvenile problems.
7:47 p.m. 400 block of Fourth Street; Medical emergency.
8:26 p.m. 500 block of Sixth Street; Alarm.
8:57 p.m. 1600 block of La. 70; Assist.
9:18 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
9:37 p.m. 900 block of First Street; Remove subject.
11:20 p.m. 1100 block of Levee Road; Animal complaint.
11:50 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
Saturday, Nov. 9
5:32 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Fire.
6:13 a.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
8:49 a.m. Levee Road; Disturbance.
9:37 a.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Alarm.
11:41 a.m. Victor II Boulevard and Greenwood Street; Accident.
12:01 p.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Animal.
12:13 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driving.
12:20 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Theft.
12:31 p.m. 300 block of Bowman Street; Medical.
12:46 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
12:56 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Alarm.
1:08 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
1:23 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Lost item.
2:05 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Suspicious person.
2:17 p.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Trespassing.
3:41 p.m. 2400 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
3:53 p.m. 700 block of General Hodges Street; Traffic incident.
4:13 p.m. 600 block of Sixth Street; Disturbance.
4:51 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
6:39 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Patrol.
7:22 p.m. 300 block of Third Street; Criminal damage to property.
9:55 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Warrant check.
9:56 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
11:46 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Assist sheriff’s office.
Sunday, Nov. 10
12:51 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Suspicious vehicles.
3:19 a.m. Old Dominoes area; Disturbance.
5 a.m. U.S. 90 Bridge eastbound; Assist.
6:59 a.m. Railroad Avenue and Halsey Street; Loud music.
9:13 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Assistance.
9:29 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Found item.
10:02 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
11:29 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Medical.
12:55 p.m. Leona Street and Federal Avenue; Animal.
1:46 p.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal.
3:07 p.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Disturbance.
6:31 p.m. 400 block of Aucoin Street; Domestic disturbance.
6:54 p.m. 500 block of Franklin Street; Civil custody.
7:19 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:25 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Loud music.
8:09 p.m. Industrial Park Road; Alarm.
8:18 p.m. 2700 block of Shaw Drive; Domestic disturbance.
8:32 p.m. 3000 block of Diane Drive; Assist Lafourche.
8:32 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Theft.
8:50 p.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Alarm.
9:28 p.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Fight.
10:01 p.m. Lawrence Park; Disturbance.
10:44 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Disturbance.
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