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Morgan City police radio logs for June 19-23

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 11:23am

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, June 19
8:03 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Noise complaint.
8:56 a.m. Marquis Manor; Medical.
9:31 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Theft.
10:38 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Alarm.
10:43 a.m. La. 182/Ditch Avenue; Complaint.
10:51 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Welfare concern.
11:24 a.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Welfare concern.
12:29 p.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Criminal damage to property.
12:33 p.m. 3100 block of Susan Drive; Medical.
12:34 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
12:47 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Complaint.
1:31 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Remove subject.
1:38 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Remove subject.
2:05 p.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Theft.
2:27 p.m. 500 block of Florida Street; Theft.
2:38 p.m. U.S. 90 East near Martin Luther King Boulevard; Traffic incident.
3:14 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
3:37 p.m. 900 block of Second Street; Theft.
3:43 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Intel.
4:48 p.m. La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction; Vehicle accident.
4:58 p.m. U.S. 90 West near Federal Avenue Ramp; Stalled vehicle.
6:20 p.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Medical.
6:50 p.m. 6900 block of La. 182; Alarm.
7:10 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
8:10 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Disturbance.
8:58 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
9:59 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Disturbance.
11:39 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
12:59 a.m. 600 block of General McArthur Street; Disturbance.
Friday, June 20
2:10 a.m. La. 182/Aycock Street; Welfare check.
6:35 a.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Animal complaint.
8:20 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Animal complaint.
8:23 a.m. 900 block of Palm Street; Animal complaint.
8:37 a.m. 900 block of Hickory Street; Complaint.
8:57 a.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Assistance.
9:08 a.m. 900 block of Second Street; Juvenile problems.
11:19 a.m. Sixth/Belanger streets; Stalled vehicle.
11:42 a.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Cruelty to juvenile.
12:13 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Complaint.
2:06 p.m. 2300 block of La 70; Complaint.
2:43 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Lost and found property.
2:47 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Traffic incident.
4:10 p.m. Morgan City; Animal complaint.
4:57 p.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Hit and run.
6:33 p.m. Clothilde/Ninth streets; Animal complaint.
6:48 p.m. 300 block of Pecos Street; Lost and found.
7 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:01 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:27 p.m. 700 block of Cottonwood Street; Crash.
7:28 p.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
8:17 p.m. 800 block of Hickory Street; Juvenile complaint.
8:25 p.m. 7300 La. 182; Juvenile Complaint.
8:47 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Criminal damage to property.
9:04 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Arrest.
11:14 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
11:20 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Shoplifter.
Saturday, June 21
12:09 a.m. 400 block of First Street; Medical.
12:37 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Arrest.
2:29 a.m. 900 block of Clothilde Street; Complaint.
3:17 a.m. 700 block of General McArthur Street; Medical.
6:05 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Attempted suicide.
7:02 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
7:15 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
7:16 a.m. 500 block of Marshall Street; Assistance.
8:07 a.m. Louisiana/Sixth streets; Road blockage.
8:52 a.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Complaint.
9:47 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
10:09 a.m. 1900 block of Cedar Street; Complaint.
11:17 a.m. 300 block of Bush Street; Suspicious person.
11:18 a.m. Sixth/Leona streets; Suspicious person.
11:40 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Disturbance.
12:31 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Poncio Street; Assistance.
1:51 p.m. La. 182/Martin Luther King Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.
2:29 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Animal complaint.
3:32 p.m. 200 block of Fourth Street; Alarm.
3:51 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
4:25 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Suspicious.
5:31 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
6:49 p.m. 200 block of Canary Street; Medical.
7:30 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
7:34 p.m. 2300 block of Tupelo Street; Juvenile complaint.
8:16 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Disturbance.
8:17 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Animal complaint.
8:19 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Disturbance.
8:27 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Lost and found.
8:58 p.m. 800 block of Front Street; Open door.
9:28 p.m. 200 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
9:38 p.m. 500 block of Greenwood Street; Telephone harassment.
10:18 p.m. 1300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
10:34 p.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Animal complaint.
11:32 p.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
Sunday, June 22
2:05 a.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Suspicious vehicle.
2:13 a.m. 8400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
8:11 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Vehicle burglary.
8:27 a.m. Idaho/Arenz streets; Patrol request.
9:15 a.m. Second/Greenwood streets; Suspicious person.
9:46 a.m. 400 block of Louisa Street; Medical.
9:58 a.m. David Drive; Suspicious vehicle.
12:01 p.m. David Drive/Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious person.
12:29 p.m. Second/Greenwood streets; Animal complaint.
1:07 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
1:30 p.m. La. 70/U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.
2 p.m. Greenwood/Sixth streets; Suspicious person.
4:05 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Medical.
4:13 p.m. 3100 block of Lake Palourde Drive; Alarm.
7:49 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
9:19 p.m. 800 block of Willard Street; Arrest.
9:37 p.m. 200 block of Louisa Street; Telephone harassment.
9:49 p.m. Garber/Orange streets; Complaint.
Monday, June 23
4:30 a.m. 3200 block of Karen Drive; Complaint

Public notices for June 20, 2025

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Regular Meeting of St. Mary
Parish School Board
05/08/2025
05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Tammie Moore, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, School Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was officially called to order by President Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Fegenbush)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Fegenbush.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Mr. Holmes)
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
3. Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month (Mrs. Black)
A. M. E. Norman Elementary: Parker Mason, 5th Grade Student, and Lori Jo Case, Teacher
Principal Ronica LaPoint recognized and introduced Parker Ma- son, a 5th grade student, as “Student of the Month” at M. E. Norman Elementary School.
Ms. Lori Jo Case was unable to attend the meeting due to other obligations. However, Principal Ronica LaPoint recognized Lori Jo Case, a teacher, as “Em- ployee of the Month” at M. E. Norman Elementary School.
B. St. Mary Parish Alternative Program: Yvonne Nunez, School Counselor
Principal Paul Broussard recognized and introduced Yvonne Nunez, a school counselor, as “Em- ployee of the Month” at the St. Mary Parish Alternative Program.
C. Berwick Elementary School: Juliet St. Romain, 5th Grade Student, and Rebecca Pye, Assistant Principal
Principal Debbie Domingue recognized and introduced Juliet St. Romain, a 5th grade student, as “Student of the Month” at Berwick Elementary School.
Principal Debbie Domingue recognized and introduced Rebecca Pye, the Assistant Principal, as “Em- ployee of the Month” at Berwick Elementary School.
III. Appearances
1. Recognition of newly ap- pointed positions (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay introduced and recognized Mr. William Regard as the newly appointed St. Mary Parish Director of Maintenance. Mr. Regard will be replacing Mr. Brad Wiese, who recently an- nounced his up- coming retirement.
2. Recognition of St. Mary Parish Educator Rising Students who qualified for National Conference (Ms. Clark)
St. Mary Parish Educator Rising Students were recognized as follows:
Leslie Smith, a teacher at Morgan City High School, introduced and recognized the following students who were present at the meeting:
•Tatianna Grogan (Sophomore): Placed in public speaking with a speech on teacher retention.
•Gavin Wilson (Junior): Placed in a creative lecture with a TED talk on the double-edged sword of AI.
Additionally, she acknowledged other students for their achievements:
•Emarielle Chatman, Layla Lopez, Madison Jones, and Carmen Johnson: Created a public service an- nouncement on teacher recruitment.
•Mailey Velasquez: Wrote a children’s book and placed in children’s literature.
•Ava Ho: Placed in a creative lecture with a speech on the double- edged sword of AI.
•Jason Mc- Cleary: Gave a speech on his educator’s rising moment.
•Kailyn Garcia: Created an interactive bulletin board for English 2 focusing on Gothic literature.
Tina Johnson, a teacher at Patterson High School, introduced and recognized the following students:
•Kailey Benjamin: Wrote a children’s book, “To- gether We Shine” along with Paola Bobett Tores, who was unable to be at the meeting. They placed first in their division.
•Isaac Armagost: Wrote a children’s book, “Don’t Bully Willy” and placed fifth in his division.
•Ivelisha Denizac: Wrote a Spanish book “Changes Can Be Great” and placed third in her division.
•Emily Everett and Jeremiah Falgout: Created a bulletin board on sprinkling kindness.
Julie Canuel, a teacher at Berwick High School, introduced and recognized the following students:
•Baylee Guillory: Placed second in a service project where she discussed reading to elementary school kids at Berwick Elementary.
•Alyse Harrison: Placed first, along with Rylee Nguyen, for an interactive bulletin board designed for elementary students.
3. Recognition of St. Mary Parish Public Schools Re- source Officers (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders recognized Public Schools Resource Officers as follows:
St. Mary Parish Public Schools School Resource Officers (SRO’s)
Officer Chase Landry, Berwick Police Department
Corporal Mc- Cloures Manuel, Franklin Police Department
Officer Paige Garret, Morgan City Police Department
Corporal Joshua Diaz, Patterson Police Department
Deputy Ashley Rodrique, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lieutenant Walter Shepherd, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Katherine Adams, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Personnel that work closely with our SRO’s
Officer Ryes, Franklin Police Department
Sergeant Ashleigh Wilson, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lieutenant 1st Class Oscar West, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Thanks to the chiefs of the Morgan City Police Department, Berwick Police De- partment, Patterson Police Department, Franklin Police Department, and Baldwin Police Department. Special thanks to the Sheriff of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4. Recognition of 2024-2025 Top Word-Millionaires in St. Mary Parish Public Schools (Ms. Ransonet)
Ms. Ransonet recognized the 2024-2025 Top World-Millionaires as follows:
The Top Word- Millionaire in the Elementary Division:
•Christopher Pacheco, a 5th grader at Berwick Elementary School who read 1,643,295 words.
The Top Word- Millionaire in the Secondary Division:
•Stanley Au- coin, a 9th grader at Berwick High School who read 3,884,654 words.
IV. Approval of Amended Agenda (Mrs. Black)
There was no amended agenda.
V. Approval of Official School Board Minutes (Mrs. Black)
1. Regular Meeting: April 10, 2025
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, as presented.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
VI. Approval of Consent Agenda (Mrs. Black)
President Black stated that board members can re- move any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fe- genbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the following consent agenda as presented by Dr. Fegenbush.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. *Proclamations:
A. *School Lunch Hero Day (Ms. Mitchell)
B. *Teacher Appreciation Week (Ms. Mitchell)
2. *Request permission to obtain proposals for student and athletic insurance for the year commencing August 1, 2025 (Mrs. Voisin)
3. *Permission to advertise bid for Custodial Supplies (Mr. Wiese)
VII. Personnel
1. Approve Re- classification of Administrative Assistant-Human Resources to Human Re- sources Manager (Ms. Estay)
There was one public comment as follows:
Carla Pelerin, a parish citizen, questioned the in- ternal management of payroll for over a thousand employees, noting the lack of trained backup for the IT staff. She found it interesting that such sensitive and complex functions are handled internally. It was noted that she was not an advocate of outsourcing.
A substitute motion was made and duly seconded to defer the reclassification of Ad- ministrative Assistant-Human Re- sources to Human Resources Manager until next month’s meeting as presented by Ms. Estay.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - No
Lindsey Anslem - No
Debra Jones - Yes
Ginger Griffin - Yes
Marilyn LaSalle - Yes
Chad Paradee - No
Alaina Black - No
Andrew Mancuso - No
Rhonda Dennis - No
Lawrence Guillory - Yes
The substitute motion failed with 5 votes against and 6 votes in favor.
A motion was made and duly seconded to abolish the Administrative Assistant of Hu- man Resources position and re- place it with the new Human Re- sources Manager job description, as provided in the meeting packet. The new Human Resources Manager position will be effective as of July 1, 2025.
Motion made by : Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Guienzy Brent-No
Tammie Moore-Yes
Lindsey Anslem-Yes
Debra Jones-No
Ginger Griffin-No
Marilyn LaSalle-No
Lawrence Guillory-Yes
Chad Paradee-Yes
Alaina Black-Yes
Andrew Mancuso-Yes
Rhonda Dennis- Yes
The motion passed with 7 votes in favor and 4 votes against.
2. Consider and take action on adding an additional Federal Programs Liaison position (Ms. Estay)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Federal Programs Liaison position as presented by Ms. Estay.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - Yes
Lindsey Anslem - Yes
Debra Jones - Yes
Ginger Griffin - No
Marilyn LaSalle - Yes
Chad Paradee - Yes
Alaina Black - Yes
Andrew Mancuso - Yes
Rhonda Dennis - Yes
Lawrence Guillory – Yes
The motion passed with 10 votes in favor and 1 vote against.
VIII. Business Affairs
1. Receive Group Health Insurance Premium to Claims Summary Re- port (Mr. James Perez)
Mr. James Perez of DJW Insurance provided the Board with an updated Premium to Claims Summary through April 2025 on the Group Health Insurance Plan. He reported that there was a 2.3 percent loss ratio, comparing $4.4 million in premiums for January to April with $3.6 million in total claims. It was noted that medical claims are unusually low, even with a large claimant, while prescription drug claims are increasing, driven by GLP-1 medications, which ac- count for over 25 percent of total prescription drug spending. The high cost of these drugs, averaging over $1,100 in the United States compared to $100 in the United Kingdom, was highlighted as a significant issue.
2. Adopt tax millage rates for the year 2025 and allow for a public comment period. (Mrs. Voisin)
Mrs. Becky Voisin briefly ex- plained the process of the tax millage to board members. She read aloud Resolution No. 1 for the tax millage rates for the year 2025 as follows:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the St. Mary Parish School Board:
MILLAGE
GENERAL FUND:
1. Constitutional School Tax (1068051) 8.83 mills
2. Consolidated School District No. 5 (1068061) 11.82 mills
SPECIAL FUNDS (MAINTENANCE TAXES):
1. Consolidated School District No. 3 (1068055) 12.42 mills
2. Consolidated School District No. 2 (1068054) 12.73 mills
3. Sixth Ward School District No. 3 (1068057) 12.53 mills
BOND RE- TIREMENT FUNDS:
1. Consolidated School District No. 1 (1068093) 8.00 mills
2. Special School District No. 4 (1068092) 4.00 mills
3. Fifth Ward Special School District No. 1 (1068106) 20.00 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the as- sessment roll of said Parish for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, ac- cording to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on May 8, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Centerville, Louisiana, this 8th day of May, 2025.
(City, Town, Village)
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Secretary/
Treasurer
The floor was open for public comments. There were no public comments.
A motion was made and seconded duly to approve the Resolution as presented by Mrs. Voisin.
Motion made by: Chad Paradee
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - Yes
Lindsey Anslem - Yes
Debra Jones - Yes
Ginger Griffin - Yes
Marilyn LaSalle - Yes
Chad Paradee - Yes
Alaina Black - Yes
Andrew Mancuso - Yes
Rhonda Dennis - Yes
Lawrence Guillory - Yes
The motion passed with 11 votes in favor and 0 votes against.
3. Receive bids and take appropriate action on Sixteen Section Land S16T 17S R12E Sweetbay Paradise Lease (Mr. Wiese)
Bids were open-ed on May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a. m. at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA. One bid was received from Harris A. Dehart, Jr. for the amount of $7,777.77.
Mr. Brad Wiese commended that the Board accept the bid from Harris A. Dehart, Jr. for the annual lease of $7,777.77, which starts on September 1, 2025, and ends August 31, 2035. The lease does not include alligators and harvesting alligator eggs.
A motion was made and duly seconded to accept the bid from Harris A. Dehart, Jr. for the amount of $7,777.77.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Lawrence Guillory
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Discuss and take appropriate action re- garding Per Diem Allowances for Meals (Dr. Fegenbush)
Recommendations for Per Diem Allowance are as follows:
•Change from $15 to $20 per day - Local travel, no overnight stay
•Change from $30 to $50 per day - with overnight travel, in-state (Exception of New Orleans)
•Change from $40 to $60 per day-with overnight travel to New Orleans or out-of-state
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Per Diem Allowances for meals as presented by Dr. Fegenbush.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
A substitute motion was made and duly seconded to add Baton Rouge to the Out of Parish with overnight lodging for Tier 1 (In-State cities with exception of New Orleans) and Tier II (New Orleans and out-of-State cities)
Motioned by: Lindsey Anslem
Seconded by: Marilyn LaSalle
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
IX. Committee Reports
1. District I Maintenance Committee (Ms. Guienzy M. Brent)
Ms. Brent re- ported that the District I committee members met on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room in Centerville, Louisiana to consider the principals’ special projects for the fiscal year 2025-2026 as presented by Mr. Brad Wiese, director of maintenance supervisor. These projects were re- viewed on a school-by-school basis with the respective school principals in attendance and available for comment. The projects which were amended in some instances were approved and are now being recommended to the full board for approval. These approved projects will be presented this summer as part of St. Mary Parish School Board’s Consolidated Maintenance District I budget. At that time, the full board will be presented recommendations for transfers into either the maintenance district and/or into the capital projects fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
2. District II Maintenance Committee (Mr. Chad M. Paradee)
Mr. Paradee re- ported that the District II Maintenance Committee met on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room in Centerville, Louisiana to discuss and approve funding for maintenance and capital projects for the 2025-2026 school year. The schools involved were Bayou Vista Elementary, Berwick Elementary, Berwick Junior High School, Berwick High School, Hattie Watts, Patterson Junior High School, and Patterson High School. The projects were reviewed on a school-by-school basis, with the respective principals in attendance and available for comment. The committee approved approximately $1.1 million for general maintenance and approximately $350,000 for capital projects, which is being recommended for the full Board’s approval. Once approved, these funds will be used to address current repair and upkeep needs and designate funds for larger projects intended to be completed over the next few years.
Motion made by: Chad Paradee
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
3. District III Maintenance Committee (Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso)
Mr. Mancuso re- ported that the District III Maintenance Committee met on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room in Centerville, Louisiana to consider special projects requested by area school principals for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Proposed projects were presented by the maintenance director, Mr. Brad Wiese, and re- viewed on a school-by-school basis. The committee voted to recommend approximately $1.655 million worth of maintenance and capital improvement projects in the District III area to the full board for approval.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Set time and date for Policy Committee Meeting (Mr. Mancuso)
Mr. Mancuso reported that the Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
X. Staff Re- ports
1. Chief Financial Officer’s Report (Mrs. Voisin)
A. Sales Tax Update
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that the sales tax collections from July to April 2025, for ten months into the fiscal year, were $2.441 million, with a 14 percent favorable, and $383,000 over budget.
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
C. Other Significant Items
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that she would present the 24-25 budget amendment for the Board’s approval. This amendment addresses any major fund with a greater than 5 percent unfavorable revenue or expense variance.
XI. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Fegenbush)
Dr. Fegenbush announced that Pre-K enrollment is now open for the 25-26 school year at all St. Mary Parish schools. To be eligible, children must be four years old on or before September 30, 2025. Families can register online through the district website, and school sites are available to provide additional in- formation or assistance.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Students, families, and community members are en- couraged to thank our teachers for their daily dedication. Teachers, along with school nurses and lunchroom staff, play a crucial role in shaping our students and schools.
Today marked the last official day for graduating seniors. Graduation ceremonies will be held on May 15th and 16th for various high schools. The district extends congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2025.
As the school year ends, the last day of the fourth nine-week grading period is May 22nd, with a report card day on May 23rd. Summer school and credit recovery classes will begin on June 2nd.
XII. Resolution of Respect (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Sylvia Borne (retired special education teacher), Alfred Broussard, Jr. (retired math teacher), Gary Mitchell (re- tired P.E. coach and social studies teacher), Alan Pearson (retired maintenance technician), and Calvin Rodger (retired history and speech teacher).
XIII. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
A motion was made and duly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Sylvia Borne
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Sylvia Borne, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired special education teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Sylvia Borne, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Sylvia Borne, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Alfred Broussard, Jr.
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Alfred Broussard, Jr., and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired math teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Alfred Broussard, Jr., and extend to his be- reaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Alfred Broussard, Jr., and that this meeting ad- journs out of re- spect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Gary Mitchell
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Gary Mit-chell, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired P.E. coach and social studies teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Gary Mitchell, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Gary Mitchell, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Alan Pearson
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Alan Pearson, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired maintenance technician and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Alan Pearson, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Alan Pearson, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Calvin Rodger
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Calvin Rodger, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired history and speech teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Calvin Rodger, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Calvin Rodger, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
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Cost: $711.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of June, 2025, to-wit:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO LEASE THE OLD POLICE STATION BUILDING, INCLUDING THE TERM OF LEASE, CONSIDERATION, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA (the “City”) is the owner of a building located at or near 1308 Main Street in Patterson, Louisiana 70392, generally referred to as the “Old Police Station” (The “Old Police Station”).
WHEREAS, the City has no public use for the Old Police Station at the present time or in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, a privately owned Louisiana limited liability company, namely, DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”), wishes to lease the Old Police Station from which to operate a funeral business; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease the Old Police Station to Davis under the minimum terms and conditions shown below; and
WHEREAS, such a lease would be of benefit to the City in that it would produce revenue to the City, and it would re- lieve the City of some of its maintenance to the building.
WHEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, that:
Section 1.
The City shall lease to DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”). The Lease shall contain the following minimum terms and conditions:
1. Term:
The original term of this lease shall be for three years, commencing on the first day of the month following the adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and City Council of Patterson, authorizing the City to enter into this lease. The original term of this lease shall end on the last day of the twelfth month following the adoption of said ordinance (the termination date”).
2. Rental:
Davis shall pay a monthly rental amount of $500.00, commencing on the fifth day of the first month following the adoption of this ordinance, and payable in that same amount on the fifth day of each month thereafter during the entire term of the lease.
3. Maintenance and Repairs
Davis accepts the leased premises in their present condition. Davis agrees to keep the premises in good condition during the term of the lease at Davis’s sole cost and ex- pense and to re- turn them to the City in the same condition at the termination of the lease, normal de- cay, wear and tear excepted.
Should Davis fail to make such repairs as it is obligated to make hereunder, City may, at City’s op- tion, have the re- pairs made and Davis agrees to reimburse City for the cost.
4. Taxes and Utility Charges
Davis agrees to pay punctually all charges for gas, electricity, telephone, water, and cable services, or any other utilities used or consumed at the leased premises during the term of this
Lease. Davis agrees to pay punctually all ad valorem taxes and assessments due on the leased pre- mises during the term of this lease.
5. Indemnification
Davis shall occupy the leased premises at its own risk and shall indemnify City against any ex- pense, loss, cost, damage, claim, action or liability paid, suffered or incurred as a re- sult of any breach by Davis, Davis’s agent, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees of any covenant or condition of this lease, or as a result of Davis’s use or occupancy of the leased premises or the carelessness, negligence or im- proper conduct of Davis, its agents, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees. LESSEE agrees to obtain and maintain liability insurance with $1,000,000.00 limits, and to have City named as an additional insured on said policy or policies.
6. Additions and Alterations
Davis shall not make any additions or alterations to the premises without the written permission of the City. However, City and its agents shall have the right to enter the premises for the purposes of making repairs necessary for the preservation of the property. Any additions made to the premises become the property of the City at the termination of this lease.
7. Access
In the event of Davis vacating the premises, the City shall be notified in writing where the keys may be had in order that the pre- mises may be inspected or shown to prospective tenants or purchasers as provided below.
8. Surrender of Possession
t the expiration of this lease or its termination for other causes, Davis is to immediately surrender possession by actual delivery of all keys to the City.
9. Abandonment
Should the pre- mises be abandoned by Davis or should Davis begin to remove personal property to the detriment of the City’s lien, then the rent for the unexpired term, with reasonable attorney’s fees, shall immediately become due, and City, at City’s option, may cancel the lease or re-enter and let the premises for such price or on such terms as may be immediately ob- tainable, and apply the net amount realized to the amount due by Davis.
Section 2:
RODNEY GROGAN, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute all in- struments necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this ordinance, including all other terms and conditions which he deems advisable in his sole discretion.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by ——————— at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and notice of which was published in the official journal of the City on ——————— , and was offered by Councilmember —————— who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmember ———————, at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council on———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WHEREUPON the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2025.
———————
RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Any opposition to the proposed ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the clerk or secretary of the municipality within fifteen days after its first publication.
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 1st day of July 2025, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
Adv. June 6, 13 and 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST. MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
MAY 8, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was call to order by Chairman Os- car Toups. Prayer by Norman Skinner. Member present were Norman Skinner, Tracy Wilson, Ann Poole and Oscar Toups. Absent Nelda Dural Other present were Leroy Trim Director, Alicia Brown and Tim Matte of Pitts and Matte CPA firm.
The audit report were given by Ms. Alicia Brown. After a short discussion with Alicia and Tim Matte a mo- tion to accept the report by Ann Poole and second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
Minutes was read by Norman Skinner, a motion to accept the minutes as read by Tracy Wilson and second by Ann Poole with all in favor
Financial report were given by Leroy Trim. Mr. Trim explain to the board that there will be a shortfall in revenues due to property tax. a motion to approve the financial re- port with necessary adjustment as needed. Second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Gate repair quote
Roof repair quote
NEW BUSINESS;
Approve Resolution for grant
Motion to gave permission for WE PUSH to use the Recreation Center for the summer Feeding program by Tracy Wilson and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
Bill submitted for payment, after review a motion to pay all bills by Tracy Wilson and second by Norman skinner.
Mr. Trim stated to the Board that Ms. Dural had ask to be on the Agenda in reference to her resignation.
With nothing further to discuss a motion to ad- journ by Tracy Wilson and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
(S) Oscar Toups
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
——
Notice Posted Monday June 9,2025
9:00 A.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
Date: June 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Siracusa Recreation Center
1110 Grace St.
Morgan City, La. 70380
AGENDA:
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Guest
Minutes
Financial Report
Approval of Bills
OLD BUSINESS:
Roof repair
Gate Repair
Summer feeding Program update (Mrs. Ann Poole)
Budget amended up date
NEW BUSINESS;
Nelda Dural resignation Letter
Adjournement:
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
St Mary Parish Recreation District #2
1110 Grace St. Morgan City, La. 70380
In accordance with the America disable Act if you need special assistance please contact Leroy Trim at (985) 385-4224 describing the assistance that is necessary>
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NO- TICE is hereby given, that a “Certificate of Live Birth” filed with the Parish Clerk of StMary parish File No. 119-1972-026-00996 on the Date: July 01, 1972 under the name of: TIMMY JAMES TIPTON, the true name and rightful “Owner” of said certificate or title is: TiptonTimmy James., a living [Native] American (man who has attained the age of the majority (18). The Parish Clerk, State Registrar of Vital Records, Secretary of the State, Attorney General, and the Governor of Louisiana shall treat the Owner as the only one who has all rights, titles and interest to real and personal property or chattel, choate or inchoate, corporeal or incorporeal as- sociated therewith and or Estate. For more information regarding this Legal Notice of ownership, please contact:
Mr. Tipton Timmy James
c/o 13030 Rebecca dr
Walker,LA 70785
Adv. May 30, June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., April 10, 2025.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Tori Henry Joel Miller and Kristin Holcombe.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the March meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of March.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo, and un- animously agreed to accept audit report for year ending September 30, 2024.
Tori Henry presented an insurance renewal quote from Frank’s Agency and after being reviewed, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed to renew the commercial package in the amount of $17,371.00.
Jacob Dupuy reported that a Risk Management Program Meeting for DEQ Regulatory will be held on May 12th at 8 a.m. and he has invited the Parish, fire de- partment and police department; the chlorine scale needs to be re- paired at a cost of $9,480 but was tabled until the PFAS funding arrives.
Joel Miller re- ported that in order to utilize LITAC services, you must be an entity (parish, etc.) so he is checking with the Parish to see if they can be a sponsor.
Herb Mashburn reported that we are still waiting on the judge to release funds in the PFAS litigation.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
———————
Chairman
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo , Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., May 8, 2025.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Tori Henry and Joel Miller.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the April meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of April.
Jacob Dupuy re- ported that the roof repairs have begun and we received a letter from DEQ that will be passed on to the customers regarding turbidity during the snow.
Joel Miller re- ported that the roofers found water intrusion on the northeast corner of the building so they were able to waterproof and installed bricks on that area. Discussion was also had on the roof vents needed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was mov-ed by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
EDMOND PLASANCE, JR. – 7916 HWY 182 E., MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 845 RAILROAD AVENUE
PARCEL #S 3224341423.00 & 3224341424.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-4” RESIDENTIAL
THE BOARD WILL REVIEW A REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM THE USES PERMITTED AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO RELOCATE AND OPERATE HIS AUTOMOBILE REPAIR BUSINESS AT THE SUBJECT ADDRESS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Patterson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday June 24, 2025, at 5:30 pm. The office is located at 409 Grout Street in Patterson. The meeting is open to the public.
Patterson Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order – Commissioner Breaux
Pledge – Commissioner Williams
Prayer – Commissioner Scott
Roll Call- Commissioner Breaux
Public Comment – Mayor Rodney Grogan to discuss use of water
Other
Approval of Agenda
Acceptance of Previous Minutes
Old business
Discussion of $25 gift card/gas card
Discussion of tenant participation/grievance committee
Annual Ethics Training
New Business
HUD Notices
Update in reference to rain covers
Discussion Presentation of policies
Vote for acceptance of the annual budget
Vote for renewal of Director Contract
Discussion of the site name
Monthly Financial Review
Update from Executive Director Jones
Closing Prayer – Commissioner McKinley
Adjournment
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
June 26, 2025
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes: May 22, 2025
4. Public Comment
5. Income Statement: May 2025
6. Expenses Statement: May 2025
7. Old Business: None
8. New Business: 2024 Audit Report by Kolder, Slaven, & Co; Selection of a newspaper as the official journal for St. Mary Parish Communications District; Addition of assistant director as an authorized signer on accounts
9. Director Up- dates
10. General Discussion
11. Motion and vote to go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing renegotiation of the contract between St. Mary Parish Communications District and Accounting Concepts, Inc.
12. Executive Session
13. Open session:
Decision regarding the contract with Accounting Concepts, Inc.
14. Adjournment
•All matters discussed during the executive session are confidential and not to be reported or
discussed with
anyone not in
attendance.
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Advertisement for Custodial Supplies
The St. Mary Parish School Board is requesting bids for Custodial Supplies. Sealed bids will be accepted at the School Board Maintenance Office in Centerville, La. until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 27,2025 at which time bids will be opened and read.
Bid packets will be furnished at the School Board Maintenance office at 474 Hwy 317 in Centerville, La. 70522 or online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
Please call the Maintenance Of- fice at (337) 836-9661 for further information.
Adv. May 23, June 6 and 20, 2025
Cost: $15.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET
ADOPTION
RESOLUTION
A Resolution adopting the Budget of Revenues and Expenditures Ordinance for the fiscal year 2024-2025 CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in general session convened that:
SECTION I: The attached de- tailed estimate of revenues and reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D) Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adapted to serve as the Budget of Revenues for the City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
SECTION II: The attached de- tailed statement of expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Expenditures for the City for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
SECTION III: The adoption of the Budget of Ex- penditures as re- flected in the attached line-item budget containing account object of expenditures classifications shall be declared to the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditures.
SECTION IV: The amounts ap- propriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefore in the Budget of Expenditures; nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the governing authority from amending or making an appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of emergency.
This Resolution, having been read section by section and having considered in the same manner, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: DeMale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mamie Perry
NOT VOTING: None
This Resolution was declared duly adopted on the 12th day of June, 2025.
———————
Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
———————
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET
ADOPTION RESOLUTION
A Resolution adopting the Budget of Revenues and Expenditures Ordinance for the fiscal year 2025-2026 CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in general session convened that:
SECTION I: The attached de- tailed estimate of revenues and re- flected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D) Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adapted to serve as the Budget of Revenues for the City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
SECTION II: The attached de- tailed statement of expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Ex- penditures for the City for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
SECTION III: The adoption of the Budget of Ex- penditures as reflected in the attached line-item budget containing account object of expenditures classifications shall be declared to the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditures.
SECTION IV: The amounts ap- propriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefore in the Budget of Expenditures; nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the governing authority from amending or making an appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of emergency.
This Resolution, having been read section by section and having considered in the same manner, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: DeMale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mamie Perry
NOT VOTING: None
This Resolution was declared duly adopted on the 12th day of June, 2025.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
———————
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. June 20, 2025

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John K. Flores: Stiff competition, big payouts at fishing rodeo

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am
JOHN K. FLORES

By the time the 2 p.m. weigh-in came around for the 13th Annual Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo, the temperature outside of the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium had reached 89 degrees last Saturday. The only thing that was hotter was the free-to-the-public boiled shrimp inside and the competition for prize money, particularly in the Bass and Redfish categories.
Clinton “Red” Singleton drove up to the scales feeling good about the five largemouth bass he would weigh in. He and his teammate, Jody Howard, had fished hard all morning.
Singleton said, “We just tried to stay consistent, you know, we just worked one area real hard using mostly Senko baits.”
The two anglers fished the Turtle Bayou area below the Intracoastal hoping to hook enough fish to make a good showing.
Howard said, “We just kept going back and forth, where we’d catch one every now and then and then you’d get a big one. We lost three big ones though.”
Singleton and Howard weighed in a total of 14.15 pounds, taking over the lead from Kevin Hebert who caught 12.20 pounds of fish.
Singleton and Howard’s lead didn’t last long. Minutes later, the Tracy Alcina and Casey St. Romain team weighed in 14.36 pounds of bass. Less than one quarter of a pound separated the first and second place teams.
In the end, Alcina and St. Romain’s .21-pound lead held, and the two tournament bass fishermen took home a check for $482 in prize money.
Third place went to Hebert, who weighed in 12.20 pounds. His 3.55-pound bass was good enough to win “big bass” during the event.
Some huge catfish were weighed in during this year’s rodeo. Last year’s catfish category was won by Red Griffin from Junction, Texas. This year Griffin fished with Nick and Darlene Carter. The team weighed in a huge blue catfish that weighed 42.67 pounds.
Griffin was quick to point out that Darlene Carter caught the big catfish to which Carter excitedly mentioned, “It was a fighter!”
Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win the category. First place went to the Brian Lacoste team, who weighed in another huge blue catfish that tipped the scale at 49.60 pounds, besting the Griffin team’s catfish by nearly 7 pounds. Jacob Aucoin weighed a 37.78-pound blue cat that was good enough for third place.
In describing the first place catch, Lacoste’s teammate, Horace Tucker, who actually caught the catfish, said, “We were just fishing and all of a sudden the drag on the reel went off and started clicking. It was just — like a team effort. It took us a little while to get it into the boat, but everybody worked together reeling in all the lines and getting everything out of the way so we could get it into the boat.”
Tucker mentioned they caught the big catfish in 30 feet of water along Bayou Chene and were using live mullets for bait.
First through third payouts for the catfish category were $504, $432 and $288, respectively.
Lacoste’s team also won the “trash fish” category when the anglers weighed in a huge 54.10-pound gar fish. The gar fish added another $200 in prize money to the team’s earnings.
In the redfish category, the top three places were separated by just over a pound. Third place finisher Bubba Corbin, after a tough morning on the water, was happy with his 23.70-pound three fish catch.
Corbin said, “The fishing was really good early when the wind was down. We were sight fishing from a tower. Unfortunately, when the wind starts picking up, the redfish like to go sit on the bottom. So, it’s a little harder to catch them, compared to guys fishing with a shrimp and a cork, but for the most part we did well. We caught about 10 to 12 fish today and I’m not upset about catching right at 24 pounds. I’m pretty happy with that.”
The Joshua Viet Vu team finished second in the redfish category with 23.85 pounds, just .15 ounces ahead of Corbin’s team. First place went to the Trae Falcon team who weighed in 24.72 pounds of redfish.
There were 43 entries in the popular redfish category that paid out five places. The first through fifth redfish payouts were $1,219, $1,016, $813, $610 and $406, respectively. Falcon also took home “big” redfish earning him another $452 in prize money.
In the speckled trout category, Sam Cannata weighed a 2.04-pound trout that won big speck. Cannata’s big fish and four others he weighed in was good enough for a third-place finish in the category.
Clint Colgin weighed in 6.24 pounds of speckled trout taking second place and Ricky Parvino weighed in 7.80 pounds to win first place.
First through third speckled trout payouts were $520, $312 and $208. Big speck was worth $116 in additional prize money.
MCOFR paid out $9,098 in prize money to winning anglers this year.
Through 2024, the MCOFR has donated more than $230,000 to South Louisiana Community College (Young Memorial Campus), and Nicholls State University to support higher education and other charitable causes locally. This year’s title sponsors were New Industries LLC, and Tanks-A-Lot. Organizers would like to thank all its sponsors along with volunteers that continue to make the event successful annually.
John Flores is the Morgan City Review’s outdoor writer. He can be contacted at gowiththeflo@cox.net.

David Jacobs and Jeremy Alford: 2025 session will be remembered for Landry's influence

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am
By DAVID JACOBS and JEREMY ALFORD

A compressed two-month fiscal session will probably always feel a little hectic. But for many lawmakers, the latest one adjourned last week was even more intense than usual, albeit less fiscal-focused than expect, all the while led by a governor who never stopped pushing.
In fact, Gov. Jeff Landry capped off the regular session by threatening — promising? — to call a special session so lawmakers can pass policy he favors involving some of the framework around prescription drug prices.  
By all accounts, Landry has a very “hands-on” approach to sessions, showing up in the chambers, in committee and at delegation meetings more than his predecessors. “Aggressive” is another way to describe him; the term “bully ball” also came up in interviews during the regular session’s final days. 
“He’s very, very, very driven to see change,” said longtime advisor Brent Littlefield. “He gets frustrated if he feels like politicians and other leaders kick the can down the road and don’t actually deal with the problems in front of them.” 
That’s a good thing, said House and Governmental Affairs Chair Beau Beaullieu, though “it comes with pressures.” And while Landry isn’t shy about telling legislators what he wants them to do, several lawmakers said he’s also accessible and willing to hear out their concerns. 
“I’ve talked more to the governor in these past two years than I talked to Bobby Jindal in eight,” said House Natural Resources Chair Brett Geymann. 
Senate Judiciary C Chair Jay Morris didn’t get phone calls from Jindal as a freshman House member. When Gov. John Bel Edwards called, it was from an “unknown number.” 
“Jeff just kept the same old number from when he was attorney general,” Morris said. “You know who it is when he calls, and I would say he probably does call a little more often than his predecessor.” 
Senate Education Chair Rick Edmonds describes the governor as a “very aggressive” type A leader. 
“He wants what he wants, and he wants people to go and get that job done,” Edmonds said. “I think he expects that of himself.”
Sen. Robert Allain said that, at times, the governor may try to move a little too quickly, “but I appreciate that out of a leader,” saying the public is demanding change. 
Landry, of course, didn’t get everything he wanted. Aside from new policies on prescription drug prices, the Senate balked at fully funding Landry’s request for the LA GATOR voucher program. Edmonds expects to spend time getting lawmakers and stakeholders comfortable with the new program, and how it will be funded, with the potential for more legislation next year. 
As for the legislative leadership, Rep. Francis Thompson, the longest serving member, said there was less conflict this year than in many of the myriad sessions he’s experienced. Specifically, Thompson said things ran smoothly thanks to Speaker Phillip DeVillier. 
“He doesn’t come in here and wing it,” Thompson said. 
Allain, meanwhile, appreciated how Senate President Cameron Henry organized matters on his side of the Memorial Hall, often working long hours but building in days off so members could spend time with their families and attend to other matters. 
That thoughtfulness, Geymann added, went a long way in soothing the tensions that did occasionally crop up between senators and representatives this year. 
“Even though we faced controversial issues, the body hasn’t gotten so divided that we can’t stand to see each other,” Geymann said. 
For more Louisiana political news, visit www. LaPolitics.com or follow Alford on X @ LaPoliticsNow.

Get It Growing: You can use your garden to help pollinators thrive

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am
OLIVIA McCLURE, LSU AgCenter

If you’ve paid any attention to the news in recent years, you probably know there’s a lot of concern about the decline in pollinator populations. Loss of habitat, overuse of pesticides and other factors have all presented threats to pollinators.
June is National Pollinator Month, and it’s a great time to explore ways we can support pollinators in the garden.
First, let’s define what a pollinator is. Pollinators eat nectar and pollen from flowers. As they search for food, they move pollen between male and female flower parts, allowing plants to produce seeds and fruit. This is why these creatures are so valuable: They pollinate our food sources and help ensure genetic diversity in ecosystems.
Pollinators include bees and butterflies, of course, but also a variety of other insects that we often consider to be less than desirable — including moths, wasps, flies and beetles.
“It’s important to recognize that just because there’s an insect on your plant doesn’t necessarily mean it is a pest or causing damage,” said LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook. “It’s also important to not apply broad-spectrum insecticides when our pollinators are active.”
If you need help determining whether an insect is a friend or a foe, contact the AgCenter Department of Entomology or your parish AgCenter office.
Another thing you can do to benefit pollinators is plant pollen- and nectar-producing flowers. Try to include plants that bloom at different times of year to ensure a steady supply of food.
“Planting even small pockets of pollinator-friendly plants is important,” said AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg.
Some of Stagg’s favorite pollinator plants are in bloom right now, including:
•Rudbeckia. The Rudbeckia genus of plants includes species that we commonly know as black-eyed Susans. These perennial flowers offer a splash of cheery yellow to summer landscapes. They attract pollinators and thrive in Louisiana’s hot, humid climate.
•Stokes’ aster. Also called stokesia, this is a low, mounding perennial native to the U.S. South. You’ll find it in white, purple, lavender and blue.
•Salvia. With tall flowers spikes in a wide range of colors, plants in the Salvia genus are a go-to pollinator plant for many gardeners. Stagg recommends the Salvia guaranitica species for Louisiana, as it tends to perennialize better than others.
•Gaura. This 2025 Louisiana Super Plant is a pollinator magnet featuring delicate, nectar-rich flowers on tall stems. Color choices include white and various shades of pink.
•Lantana. Another popular choice for attracting pollinators, species and hybrids in the Lantana genus are heat tolerant and reliably bloom all summer. Newer lantanas come in many colors and have a smaller, more mounded shape than older selections.
You also can incorporate plants that cater to moths and butterflies, which begin life as caterpillars. Some species are picky eaters, feeding only on specific host plants. Monarch butterfly caterpillars, for example, exclusively eat milkweed (native species are ideal), which is also where adults lay their eggs.
And, while we usually think of pollinators as insects, remember that hummingbirds play a role in moving pollen around, too. Try adding plants that they like — look for brightly colored, tube-shaped flowers that accommodate their long beaks and tongues. A great option is Vermillionaire cuphea, a newly named Louisiana Super Plant.

Dear Abby: Divorcees has no desire to throw bouquet again

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 6:00am

DEAR ABBY: I am twice divorced and recently celebrated my 61st birthday. I look pretty fantastic, and I’m in great health. My husbands were really great guys, and I have maintained positive relationships with both.
My first marriage lasted 20 years; the second lasted 10. I have been flying solo for the last five years. I love my life and lifestyle and have no desire to marry again. I like having my own space and the freedom to do as I please.
My dilemma is, while I’m open to dating and having companionship, the men I connect with online all want to be married!
As soon as I tell them I’m not looking for marriage, they disappear. Recently, I was literally hung up on in mid-conversation because of my response to the marriage question. How can I get to the “let’s meet in person” part if the first or second phone conversation ends things because I’m being honest? I don’t want to lie.
It’s challenging trying to explain that I no longer believe I must be married in order to feel fulfilled. I have family and wonderful friends in my life, plus I’m very outgoing. I admit that I do miss some aspects of being in an exclusive relationship. It’s just that I’m not trying to be a Mrs. anymore. Third time’s the charm ... NOT! Please advise.
STOPPING AT TWICE IN TEXAS

DEAR STOPPING: I hear from so many women who have the opposite problem that you are having. As soon as they indicate that they ARE interested in marriage, the men head for the hills. You either haven’t met the right men yet, or you may be delivering your disinterest in marriage message too strongly. You might have better luck if you specify what you DO want — which appears to be companionship and a monogamous relationship.

DEAR ABBY: I need advice about my daughter. She is in an abusive marriage. Her four boys, aged 3 to 12, have been affected by what is going on. They are not properly disciplined and are being abused as well. Her husband is on drugs and abuses my daughter mentally and physically in front of the children.
Should I keep letting her take my grandsons back to a bad situation, or should I call child protective services? This is tearing me up inside. We are not young enough to handle caring for the kids full time because they’re so messed up. They’d end up in foster care. What should I do? My daughter would probably lose her mind if she lost them, but I can’t stand to see them suffer.
ALARMED IN MISSOURI

DEAR ALARMED: There may be a less drastic solution than calling child protective services. The next time the husband acts out, call the police. Once he’s out of the house, help your daughter find a battered women’s shelter that will accept her and her children until she can become independent. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233; thehotline.org) may be able to help you locate one. This would be better than turning your grandchildren over to strangers.

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For St. Mary lawmakers, MN shootings hit home

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 9:39am
BILL DECKER
bdecker@daily-review.com

FRANKLIN — The weekend shootings that killed two Minnesota state legislators echoed as far as St. Mary Parish.
The three state legislators who represent St. Mary appeared at a Chamber of Commerce legislative session round-up breakfast Wednesday at the Bayou Bend Wellness Center. After the talk about capital outlay funding and the bills they’ve sponsored, the lawmakers reflected on the threat of violence that has become part of the job.
“It’s a different world we live in,” said state Sen. Robert Allain III, R-Franklin. “But we will adjust to that and maintain our open door policy.”
Joining Allain at the event were state Reps. Vincent “Vinny” St. Blanc, R-Franklin, and Beryl Amedée, R-Gray.
All three expressed confidence in the security precautions they live with now.
“We now have more security than we’ve ever had …,” St. Blanc said. “I’m not scared. I just worry about my family. …
“We’re still going to be there for you. It’s just not as easy.”
St. Blanc said he received emails about the Minnesota tragedy at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, just hours after the shootings were discovered. Investigators almost immediately classified the shootings as political violence.
St. Blanc and Amedée both serve on the House Education Committee. They pointed to instances in which they were warned to wait for a security escort before leaving hearings.
Amedée said that’s not the case with other committees on which she serves. She wondered aloud why that should be. Her answer was that the Education Committee deals with children and issues that arouse emotion.
“People can be vicious …,” Amedée said.
“I pray for our country. I pray for our state. …
“I don’t feel in danger. I feel safe. Thank you for praying for us.”
Allain said he has made two reports to Louisiana State Police about potential threats.
“You may have noticed we’re not putting as much on social media,” he said. “Some of that is out of concern about putting out where you’re going to be ahead of time.
“I always want you guys to know everywhere we’re going to be and what we’re planning on doing. But family safety comes first.”
Looking back on the session that ended last week, Allain said the parish’s delegation obtained about $9.4 million in Priority 1 capital outlay funding for roads, bridges, sewage systems, law enforcement communications and more, spread equally across the parish.
Another $5 million is on its way to organizations including Chez Hope, ARC/Center of Hope and the Council on Aging.
“That was huge,” Allain said. “This delegation did a lot more than any other delegation. But don’t tell anybody we got this much.”
Allain said he authored a new law that provides for the testing of gypsum, a sometimes troublesome byproduct of manufacturing, so that it can be safely used as fertilizer.
St. Blanc said his bills expanded eligibility for READ Act funding, which provides books for pre-K to fifth-graders who need help with their reading skills.
Another bill allows Apple to buy back computers that school systems no longer need.
Amedée pointed to her own bill designed to protect the exercise of religion. A response to COVID-era restrictions, the law prevents the state from applying rules to religious organizations than those that apply to secular entities such as businesses.
Amedée said the bill also prevents regulators from taking such actions as forcing churches to obey stringent building and occupancy codes directed as schools just because they host events related to home-schooling.

Amateur radio operators prep for Field Day

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 9:37am

Mayor Lee Dragna has signed a proclamation that makes June 23-29 Amateur Radio Week in Morgan City.
The proclamation acknowledges that ham operators and members of the Bayou Emergency Amateur Radio Service have repeatedly donated their time, equipment and services in the interest of all citizens, especially during local emergencies. BEARS also has donated time and equipment to provide communications support to local service clubs and organizations and offers services to assist city, parish and state officials.
BEARS will take part in a national event, Field Day, June 28-29. The purpose of Field Day is to prepare ham operators to be able to set up remote operations, such as would be needed after a catastrophic emergency, and to have the training, skills, and knowledge to put up a complete working ham radio station.
In order to make this event a training session but also a fun operation, BEARS will be joining over 30,000 other operators from over 4,000 stations across the nation.
BEARS Field Day will be set up at Larry Doiron Memorial Park, 3257 La. 70, Stephensville, in the Concession Pavilion area.
Operations begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28 and continue for 24 hours. Two transceivers will be in operation, and a variety of portable antennas will be utilized.
BEARS welcomes the public to come out and observe operations 1-5 p.m. n Saturday.
Educational materials will be on hand for anyone interested in the hobby, and club members will welcome the opportunity to greet visitors and answer questions about amateur radio.
BEARS club meetings are also open to the public and are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 201 Everett St., Morgan City, in the downstairs conference room. Anyone wanting further information on ham radio or Field Day can call 985-385-0730.
Pictured with Mayor Lee Dragna at the Proclamation Signing are BEARS members Mike Galler
WD5JTZ, Tina Galler KA5HSL, Deborah Price N5FMI, Frank Price N5BOD, and Willy Darce
KC5OHM.

Local students win Northwestern St. honors

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 9:35am

Eight St. Mary students earned places on Northwestern State University honors lists for the spring 2025 semester.
Six local students earned spots on the President’s List.
To qualify, full-time students must have perfect 4.0 grade point averages.
The local students are:
Berwick
Erin Adams
Morgan City
Lacey Guagliardo
Trent Hillen
Tin Huynh
Paulina Trejo
Kaitlyn Waguespack
Another St. Mary student, Al’laiya Favors of Patterson, was named to the university’s Dean’s List. That list is for full-time students who achieved GPAs of 3.5-3.99.
And Alyssa Domangue of Morgan City was named to the Honor List.
Students on that list have GPAs of 3.0-3.49.

 
 

                     
 

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