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Public notices for May 30, 2025

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
DELINQUENT TAX LIST
CITY OF MORGAN CITY VS. DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTH- ORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL, AT CIVICSOURCE.COM, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS FOR JUDICIAL SALES BEGINNING AT 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 3rd DAY OF JUNE 2025, AND CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SALES ARE COMPLETED, TAX SALE TITLE TO ALL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES ARE NOW DUE TO THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES ASSESSED IN THE YEAR 2024, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST THEREON FROM JANUARY 1ST IN THE YEAR OF DELINQUENCY, AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) PER MONTH UNTIL PAID AND ALL COSTS. THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS, THE AMOUNT OF STATUTORY IMPOSITIONS DUE, INCLUDING ANY DUE FOR PRIOR YEARS, AND THE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO EACH TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
90942
ADAMS JESSIE PAUL
1017 COTTONWOOD ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $427.20 LOT POR NO 20 COLONIAL ACRES SUBD SQ E SITUATED SEC 12 T16S-R12E ACQ 413 336793 LOT POR NO 20 COLONIAL ACRES SUBD SQ E SITUATED SEC 1 T16S-R12E ACQ 413 336793 IMPROVEMENTS
90295
ARAGORN DEVELOPMENT INC
1645 FRONT ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $490.97 LOT POR BD WHITE - FRONT ST - SELF - RIVER ACQ 445 341859 LOT POR BD SELF - FRONT ST - SPANGLER - RIVER ACQ 445 341859 LOT TRACT ‘ABCDA’ PER PLAT 15Q 139519 ACQ 445 341859 IMPROVEMENTS
2583
BILLIOT WHITNEY J III
300 LAUREL ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $281.73 LOT B-C-D-E-B PER PLAT 11Q 110615 BD LAUREL ST - LANDRY - EVANS -CUTRONE SUBD - C CUTRERA ACQ 21O 177208
16605
BOUDREAUX GEORGIA COYLE
1108 MCDERMOTT DR, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $513.25 LOT 12 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 25 ACQ 150 299130
87900
BRAVO SECURITIES W/UNION BANK AS SE
3221 JENNIE DR, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $463.27 LOT 10 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 22 ACQ 450 342762 IMPROVEMENTS
88381
BZ HOSPITALITY LLC
2018 ALLISON ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $3,487.50 LOT TRACT ‘ABCDIJKLA’ PER PLAT 182 303352 ACQ 403 335477 IMPROVEMENT
95208
CROSSWALK REALTY INVESTMENTS LLC
402 RODERICK ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $777.72 LOT 14 NORMAN-BREAUX SUBD SQ D ACQ 440 341097 LOT 13 NORMAN-BREAUX SUBD SQ D ACQ 440 341097 LOT TRACT ‘ABHGA’ PER PLAT 15I 137202 BD BREAUX - BREAUX - NORMAN BREAUX LUMBER CO - RODERICK ST ACQ 440 341097 IMPROVEMENTS
98045
DELAHOUSSAYE TAMMY DAIGLE
208 ONSTEAD ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $441.12 LOT EAST 51 FT 6 IN OF NORTH 17 FT NO 2 BOURGEOIS SUBD SQ 71 ACQ 459 344228 LOT EAST 51 FT 6 IN NO 1 BOURGEOIS SUBD SQ 71 ACQ 459 344228 IMPROVEMENTS
12020
DELAUNE LEO P
1222 FIG ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $264.96 LOT 5 JOKA SUBD ADDN ACQ 102 292342
97379
GIROIR CORRY PETER JR
100 HALSEY ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $291.89 LOT 19 WYANDOTTE SUBD SQ K ACQ 454 343393
97380
GIROIR TIFFANY MARIE
100 HALSEY ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $291.89 LOT 19 WYANDOTTE SUBD SQ K ACQ 454 343393
98205
GITSIT REAL PROPERTY LLC
3211 VINE DR, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $570.12 LOT 3 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 30 ACQ 460 344345 IMPROVEMENTS LOT EAST 5 FT NO 4 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 30 ACQ 460 344345
98261
GMFS LLC
812 C LOTHILDE ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $434.56 LOT NORTH 100 FT NO 9 DITCH ANNEX SQ 101 ACQ 459 344286 IMPROVEMENTS
27392
GORSHA JOHN R
1322 FRONT ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $341.23 LOT 4 GATHRIGHT SUBD LESS R/W 25B 19548425H 196820 ACQ 35P 239720 IMPROVEMENT ON THE LAND OF GORSHA JOHN R ACQ 35P 239720
7171
HAYWOOD EVA M
212 FRANKLIN ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $398.81 LOT TRACT ‘ABCDA’ PER PLAT 34Y 236780 BD FRANKLIN ST - R LANDRY OR ASSIGNS – CITY OF MORGAN CITY - W T ELLIOTT ACQ 34Y 236780 LOT WEST 10 FT NO 4 CLEMENTS SUBD ON FRANKLIN STREET BLK A ACQ 37U 248188 LOT TRACT ‘ABCDA’ PER PLAT 35Q 239773 BDE HAYWOOD - FRANKLIN ST - W ELLIOTT -CITY OF MORGAN CITY ACQ 35Q 239773 IMPROVEMENTS LOT 3 CLEMENTS SUBD ON FRANKLIN ST BLK A ACQ 37U 248188 IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENT ON THE LAND OF HAYWOOD EVA M
87473
HEBERT AARON J 1/2 ET AL 1/2
601 BUSH ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $291.26 LOT 29 HOFFSTETTER STRIP ACQ 399 334743 IMPROVEMENTS
78509
IPARRAGUIRRE LUIS A
219 GLENWOOD ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $523.58 LOT EAST 20 FT NO 25 WYANDOTTE ANNEX SQ F ACQ 349 327020 LOT 26 WYANDOTTE SUBD SQ F ACQ 349 327020 IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENT ON THE LAND OF IPARRAGUIRRE LUIS A IMPROVEMENT ON THE LAND OF IPARRAGUIRRE LUIS A
33844
IPARRAGUIRRE LUIS A
308 GLENWOOD ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $411.77 LOT 5 WYANDOTTE SUBD SQ I ACQ 268 315246 IMPROVEMENTS
16380
JLR PROPERTIES LLC
615 RAILROAD AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $316.94 LOT POR NO 12 DITCH ANNEX SQ 13 BEING POR TRACT ‘KFGJK’ PER PLAT 12C 114140 ACQ 237 311042 LOT POR NO 11 DITCH ANNEX SQ 13 BEING POR TRACT ‘KFGJK’ PER PLAT 12C 114140 ACQ 237 311042
21737
JOHNSON HORACE D (EST)
333 EGLE ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $307.64 LOT BD GUIDROZ - FEDERAL AVENUE - EGLE ST -ANTHONY ACQ 37L 247117
98470
JONES CLARENCE SR
1002 BIRCH ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $339.76 LOT WEST 66.5 FT NO 14 O’BRIEN & SQUIRES SUBD ACQ 462 344690 IMPROVEMENTS
98471
JONES MARY LOUISE J
1004 BIRCH ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $258.17 LOT EAST 26.5 FT OF WEST 93 FT NO 14 O’BRIEN & SQUIRES SUBD ACQ 462 344691 IMPROVEMENTS
16142
LAFLEUR DAIRY PRODUCTS INC
7322 HWY 182 E, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $1,392.97 LOT TRACT ‘ABCDEFGA’ PER PLAT 38U 252028 ACQ 38U 252028 IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENT ON THE LAND OF LAFLEUR DAIRY PRODUCTS INC IMPROVEMENT ON THE LAND OF LAFLEUR DAIRY PRODUCTS INC LOT REM POR TRACT ‘ABCDEFGHIJA’ PER PLAT 20O 171306 ACQ 20R 171978 LOT TRACT ‘ABCDEA’ PER PLAT 28A 209741 ACQ 27T 208855 LOT TRACT ‘CDEFHGC’ PER PLAT 242 311696 ACQ 244 311890
33522
MBJR & COMPANY LLC
608 LEONA ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $309.22 LOT 21 EVANS-CUTRONE SUBD SQ 2 OR 4 ACQ 252 313102
74897
MK MALL HOLDINGS LLC
1025 VICTOR II BLVD, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $2,772.94 LOT BD C LOTHILDE ST - VICTOR II BLVD - BRASHEAR AVE -NINTH ST (LESS SALE TO GUARANTY BLDG CORP) LESS POR LEASED TO CANAL VILLERIE ACQ 326 323494 IMPROVEMENTS
98213
OSCHWALD JAMES F
512 FEDERAL AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $510.68 LOT 3 DITCH ANNEX SQ 14 ACQ 460 344329 IMPROVEMENT
98214
OSCHWALD JAMES F
508 FEDERAL AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $254.65 LOT WEST 120 FT NO 4 DITCH ANNEX SQ 14 ACQ 460 344329
87901
REBARDI GEORGE JR ET AL
3221 JENNIE DR, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $222.75 LOT 10 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 22 ACQ 450 342762 IMPROVEMENTS
93142
RENATO #2 LLC
7019 HWY 182 E, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $735.62 LOT WEST 1/2 NO 12 ALFRED P ARCENEAUX SUBD ACQ 428 339041 LOT 11 ALFRED P ARCENEAUX SUBD ACQ 428 339041
16916
ROGERS KRISTOPHER T
416 FIFTH ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $220.45 LOT SOUTH 50 FT NO 5 DITCH ANNEX SQ I ACQ 45Z 281792
19228
RUFFIN ROUSSELL
111 MOUNT ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $340.63 LOT EAST 123 FT NO 7 O’BRIEN & SQUIRES SUBD ACQ 38X 252601 IMPROVEMENTS
96581
SIRACUSA ANNA MARIA
1905 ELM ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $553.88 LOT 14 ELLIOTT SUBD SQ 17 ACQ 449 342654 LOT SOUTH 25 FT NO 15 ELLIOTT SUBD SQ 17 ACQ 449 342654
91427
SWIBER SHANNON
1305 WALNUT DR, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $497.78 LOT SOUTH 17 FT NO 22 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 31 ACQ 418 337585 LOT NORTH 49.5 FT NO 23 LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 31 ACQ 418 337585
13324
TUCKER PEGGY H
1621 CHESTNUT DR, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $385.10 LOT WEST 13 FT NO 22-A LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 27 ACQ 32V 228482 LOT EAST 48 FT NO 23-A LAKESIDE SUBD SQ 27 ACQ 32V 228482
97176
US BANK TRUST COMPANY
401 GARBER ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $332.85 LOT 22 GARBER SUBD ACQ 454 343414
98141
VARGAS ANTONIO CONTRERAS
3001 KEITH ST, MORGAN CITY, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $344.85 LOT 17 WALSH SUBD SQ C ACQ 458 344186 IMPROVEMENTS
88394
WILLIAMS CHRISTINA
192 LOUISA ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TOTAL DUE IS: $264.90 LOT TRACT B-C-D-E-B PER PLAT 22F 180978 BD LOUISA ST - H HOLMAN - I BOURGEOIS - A BARRAS ACQ 403 335473
ON THE DAY OF SALE I WILL SELL A TAX SALE TITLE TO SUCH PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY AS EACH TAX DEBTOR WILL POINT OUT AND, IN CASE THE DEBTOR WILL NOT POINT OUT SUFFICIENT PROPERTY, I WILL AT ONCE AND WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY SELL THE LEAST QUANTITY AS UNDIVIDED INTERESTS OF SAID PROPERTY OF ANY TAX DEBTOR WHICH ANY BIDDER WILL BUY FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE STATUTORY IMPOSITIONS FOR WHICH THE SALE IS MADE, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST, FEES AND COSTS DUE BY SAID TAX DEBTOR. THE SALE WILL BE WITHOUT APPRAISEMENT, FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE TAX SALE TITLE TO PROPERTY SOLD WILL BE REDEEMABLE AT ANY TIME DURING THE APPLICABLE REDEMPTIVE PERIOD BY PAYING THE PRICE GIVEN, INCLUDING COSTS AND FIVE PERCENT (5%) PENALTY THEREON, WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) PER MONTH UNTIL RE- DEEMED.
Adv. May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
St. Mary Parish Tourist
Commission
dba Cajun Coast Tourism
May 21, 2025
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. The members were Kim Walden, Sandra Marshall, Dwight Smith, Herman Hartman, and Alfredia Edwards. The members ab- sent were Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Keith Leonard, Patsy Powell, and LaQuanda Gray. Also present were Carrie Stansbury, Christal Carter, Keefe Carney, Caroline Byrne, and Kristin Holcombe.
Mr. Carney gave a presentation on the Louisiana Basin Trace, a bike, hike, and ride trail around the Atchafalaya Basin.
Ms. Holcombe gave the 2023-2024 auditor’s report.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the March minutes as written. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to accept the March and April financials. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Carrie a 3% COL raise. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Christal a 3% COL raise. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Allison a 3% COL raise on July 8th, her one-year mark. Ms. Ed- wards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Smith made a motion to give Anna a raise to $11.00 per hour based on time with the company. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Edwards made a motion to give Carol a raise to $11.00 per hour based on time with the company. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Lindsay a raise to $9.75 per hour based on time with the company. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Michelle a raise to $8.75 per hour based on time with the company. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Kameron a raise to $8.00 on June 2nd after her 90-day trial period. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to give Carrie and Christal a 12% retirement contribution. Ms. Ed- wards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Edwards made a motion to change the policy for retirement benefits from two years to one year in the employee manual. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed
Mr. Hartman made a motion to change the budgets to include building repairs such as updating the interpretive exhibits, walkway around the building, office furniture, gutter repair, the bulkhead and walkway leading into the building for $183,000. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the bid for the Twisted Cat fishing tournament for $10,000. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to sponsor the Soul Food Festival for $5,000. Ms. Ed- wards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Edwards made a motion to sign the Resolution for Carrie to apply for a grant from the Louisiana Office of Tourism. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to sign the Resolution for Carrie to apply for a grant from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to sign the Memorial Resolution for Mr. Byron “Red” Adams. Ms. Ed- wards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to sign the Memorial Resolution for Calvin Rodger Robinson. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Marshall made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice Posted Monday May 5, 2025 9:00 A.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
Date May 8, 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 Pitts & Matte CPA
Minutes
Financial Report
approval of bills
OLD BUSINESS:
Budget update
Equipment purchase
Gate Quote
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Resolution (see attachment)
Summer Feeding Program (Mrs. Ann Poole)
Nelda Dural Resignation
Adjournment
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
St Mary Parish Recreation District #2
1110 Grace St.
Morgan City, La. 7038
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.
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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
APRIL 10, 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. Members present were Norman Skinner, Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Tracy Wilson and Oscar Toups other present were Leroy Trim, Director.
Minutes were read, a motion to accept the minutes with any necessary correction by Nelda Dural and second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
Director Leroy Trim gave financial report. A motion to accept the report by Ann Poole and second by Oscar Toups with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discuss some activities for the kid summer program
Mr. Trim present to the Board quote on the gate/fence repair and walking tract. After reviewed by the board it was suggest that Mr. Trim get additional quote on both items due to cost.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Nelda Dural suggested hiring a license contractor to come in and take care of the grass. Commissioner Tracy Wilson said she knew of some license contractor.
Mr. Trim Present the millage rate for 2025 for adoption. It was motion by Nelda Dural to adopt the millage rate for 2025 and second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
Bills were submitted for payment after review a motion to pay all bills by Tracy Wilson and second by Nelda Dural with all in favor.
With nothing further to discuss a motion to ad- journ by Nelda Dural and second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
(S) Oscar Toups
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
May 6, 2025
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan presided over the meeting.
Pastor Patrick Jones with Good Hope Baptist Church led the invocation.
Chief Garrett Grogan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Grogan asked for a moment of silence for the residents of Patterson who passed away and for Pope Francis.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present.
Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion, seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, to dispense with the reading and approve the April 1, 2025, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to accept the financial statement submission. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan asked to amend the agenda to allow Dr. Melancon to speak regarding Cleco cutting oak trees. Councilmember Mamie Perry motioned to amend the agenda, seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present.
There were no public comments.
Dr. Eric Melancon advised the council that he received a call from Cleco about cutting the oak trees on the right of way; they will be cutting off the whole front half of his trees. Dr. Melancon advised the mayor and council that he has a licensed arborist who takes care of his trees, all the trees on his property are registered, with the youngest being a little over 200 years old. According to the Metro Arborist Society, the oldest is around 500 years old. He said at least 11 trees along Main Street in Patterson are registered, of which four are on his property. He doesn’t have a solution and is asking the mayor and council to help with this matter. It is against the law to have an unlicensed person cut these registered trees; it has to be a licensed arborist, which Dr. Melancon uses, Johnny Lancon, who is licensed. Mayor Grogan advised Dr. Melancon that Willie Bergeron with Cleco is our representative for this area; he will contact Mr. Bergeron and have Mr. Bergeron contact Dr. Melancon.
Tina Johnson, PHS Education Rising club and student Issac requested a can shake for May 31, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to earn money to compete in a national competition in June 2025. This can shake on May 31, 2025 was approved by the council.
Charles McKinley, with Patterson Housing Authority, spoke on the Patterson Housing modification on the homes, such as painting each house’s interior and changing the flooring. He said they had just returned from the Louisiana Housing Conference in Baton Rouge, where they learned quite a lot and will be making good progress.
There was no unfinished business.
Jeremy Meaux with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick Auditing Firm presented the FY 2024 – 2025 audit report. Mr. Breaux went over their professional standards and conducted the City of Patterson’s audit by the Government Auditing Standards. The auditors found a deficiency in internal control that was considered a material weakness. The schedule of findings was discussed along with the responses. Management’s Corrective Action Plan for the current year’s findings for the year ending June 30, 2024, was discussed. Mayor Grogan thanked Jeremy Meaux and Alyssa Cart for their excellent job on the audit.
Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, was absent, so Mayor Grogan asked Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to read the letter from Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, on the Introduction of the FY 2025 – 2026 budget. Miranda Weinbach motioned to introduce the FY 2024-2025 budget, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry.
Introduction of Ordinance #2025-05 levying the General Alimony Tax for 2025. The introduction of this ordinance levies a tax of 8.10 mills for the tax year 2025 of all property situated in the City of Patterson subject to taxation, authorizing extensions by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish, LA. A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Introduction of Ordinance #2025- 05A providing for the tax of 9.2 mills for the year 2025 on all property situated in the City of Patterson subject to taxation to pay for Public Improvement Bond for waterworks issues of the City of Patterson and authorizing extension by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden made a motion that the Resolutions of Respect for Mr. Byron “Red” Adams, Sr., Ms. Pearly Lightfoot, Mrs. Mary Ann Grogan, Mr. Herman Richardson, Sr., Ms. Sandra Grogan, Mr. Larry Griffin, Sr. and Mr. Melvin Vinning be adopted and accepted with copies giving to the families. Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded this motion. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan congratulated Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux for being a Helping Hearts honoree, which was very well deserved.
Mayor Grogan stated that he could not attend the National Day of Prayer. Still, he watched it live, said he heard it was heartfelt, and thanked the East Ministerial Alliance for ensuring the National Day of Prayer took place.
Steve Bierhorst, Public Works Director, stated the manhole on Mike Drive has been replaced. Mr. Bierhorst noted that the sewer lift station rehab project is going well, with minor hiccups. They have been doing some ditch cleaning with the upcoming weather, plus stated that there have been no Mill Road problems.
Chief Grogan told the council that the PHS Seniors want to do a Golf Cart ride on Main Street on the last day of school. After speaking with Mayor Grogan, they will allow this golf cart ride. The golf carts will be offloaded at City Hall; there will be a police officer escorting the Seniors to the school and into the parking lot at the school safely. This will be on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Mayor Grogan advised that our billing clerk has left; Andrew Bienvenu, a meter reader, has moved into the billing clerk’s position. It was stated that Andrew will still be reading meters; he knows where the problems are in the community, so with two positions in office now, one person is handling this position. Mayor Grogan stated that Andrew is doing a great job.
Scott Hutton, Fire Chief, advised the council that he had a third party come in to inspect the fire hydrants. Mr. Hutton went on to state he was not quite satisfied with some of the work this company did; he did get a report from the company that inspected it. Hence, Mr. Hutton said he will be going around to each hydrant to double-check, plus if the weather permits, they will start painting all hydrants.
Sharon Gillum, Water Plant supervisor, advised the mayor and council that the filters are holding up; it’s not 100%, but it is much better. As per Mrs. Gillum, the CR report will be in the newspaper this Friday and on the website by the end of the week.
Virgil Watson advised that 10 or 11 parish-owned lines were found, and the city also provides water. As per Mr. Watson, they don’t use much water, but over the years, they have had good usage; a few are hooked directly to the main line, so you cannot calculate usage. Mayor Grogan said he would need to meet with the parish and let them know that we would need to put a meter on there and start charging for usage. Once these lines were found, we need to act on this matter. Mr. Watson advised that this is for Wards 4 & 5. On another note, Virgil advised that he went through all pending jobs, which are down to one.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember Mamie Perry motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden. The Council unanimously agreed; Councilmember Mamie Perry was absent.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Official Meeting
Date: JUNE 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
AGENDA
I. Convene as the Town of Berwick Planning Commission
A. Call to Order;
B. Pledge of Allegiance;
C. Roll Call;
D. Acceptance of Minutes of last Meeting;
E. Public Hearing; Application for Minor Subdivision by Dehart Subdivision to subdivide 8.94 acres into three parcels, first is Lot 1A – 4.15 acres (to remain with current owner Mr Dehart), second is Lot 1B – 2.17 acres, and third is Lot 1C – 2.62 acres, both To Be Sold and used as R-1 Residential. Dehart Subdivision - Applicant; Miller Engineers & Assoc. - Engineer.
Property address per SMP Assessor listed as 417 Fairview Dr, Parcel #314401166.00, Section 28; Township 15; Range 12.
F. Action on Public Hearing; Take action on Application for Minor Subdivision by Dehart Subdivision to subdivide 8.94 acres into three parcels, first is Lot 1A – 4.15 acres (to remain with current owner Mr Dehart), second is Lot 1B – 2.17 acres, and third is Lot 1C – 2.62 acres, both To Be Sold and used as R-1 Residential. Dehart Subdivision - Applicant; Miller Engineers & Assoc. - Engineer.
Property address per SMP Assessor listed as 417 Fairview Dr, Parcel #314401166.00, Section 28; Township 15; Range 12.
G. Public Hearing: Application for Minor Subdivision by L.L. Guarisco and Associates, L.L.C. to subdivide 19.18 acres into two parcels, first is 1.549 acres (listed as Tract “LE-7”) To Be Sold as Lot Extensions Only, and second is 17.631 acres to remain with current property owner (listed as Tract “ABCDEFGHIJA”) and remain as R-1 Residential Use.
L.L. Guarisco and Associates L.L.C. - Applicant; David A. Waitz Engineering, Engineers. Property address as Per SMP Assessor is 500 Fairview Dr., Parcel #3074364027.00, Section 24; Township T15S; Range R12E.
H. Action on Public Hearing: Application for Minor Subdivision by L.L. Guarisco and Associates, L.L.C. to subdivide 19.18 acres into two parcels, first is 1.549 acres (listed as Tract “LE-7”) To Be Sold as Lot Extensions Only, and second is 17.631 acres to remain with current property own-er (listed as Tract “ABCDEFGHIJA”) and remain as R-1 Residential Use.
L.L. Guarisco and Associates L.L.C. - Applicant; David A. Waitz Engineering, Engineers. Property address as Per SMP Assessor is 500 Fairview Dr., Parcel #3074364027.00, Section 24; Township T15S; Range R12E.
I. Old Business;
J. New Business;
K. Other Business;
L. Adjournment:
Adv. May 30, 2025

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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 6th day of May 2025.
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05
AN ORDINANCE levying a GENERAL ALIMONY TAX of 8.10 Mills for the tax year 2025 of all property situated in the CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA, subjected to taxation therein, and auth- orizing extension by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that:
SECTION I: That there be assessed, levied and collected for the year 2025, a GENERAL ALIMONY TAX of 8.10 Mills on the dollar assessed valuation on all property situated in the City of Patterson and taxable thereby:
SECTION II: The Assessor of the Parish of St. Mary is hereby authorized to extend the aforementioned Tax on the 2025 Assessment Roll of the City of Patterson, Louisiana.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by ——————— who moved for its adoption, seconded by———————, and upon roll call vote, the following vote was recorded.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
WHEREUPON THE MAYOR de- clared the ORDINANCE ADOPTED on this —— day of ———————, 2025 at which a quorum was present and voting.
———————
Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
Attest:
———————
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
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Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd day of June 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.
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Adv. May 16, 23 and 30, 2025

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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 6th day of May 2025.
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05A
AN ORDINANCE providing for the Tax of 9.2 Mills for the year 2025 on all property situated in the City of Patterson, Louisiana, subject to taxation to pay for PUBLIC IM- PROVEMENT BOND FOR WATERWORKS ISSUES of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, and authorizing extension by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled, that:
SECTION 1: That there be assessed, levied, and collected for the year 2025 a Tax of 9.2 Mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property for paying PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BOND FOR WATERWORKS ISSUES of the City of Patterson, Louisiana.
SECTION II: The Assessor of the Parish of St. Mary is hereby authorized to extend the aforementioned Tax on the 2025 Assessment Roll of the City of Patterson, Louisiana.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by Councilmember ———————, who moved for its adoption, seconded by Councilmember ———————, and upon roll call vote, the following vote was recorded:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Abstained:
WHEREUPON THE MAYOR de- clared the ORDINANCE ADOPTED on this —— day of ——————, 2025 at which a quorum was present and voting.
———————
Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
Attest:
———————
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
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Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd day of June 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.
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Adv. May 16, 23 and 30, 2025

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LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 139347 Division “A”
Jacob P. LaJaunie
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in BERWICK, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, being known, designated and des-cribed as LOT 4 in BLOCK “H” of FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION as per the map or plat of survey of said subdivision recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 5-V, Entry No. 65,904.
Having a municipal address of 3805 Francis Street, Berwick, LA 70342.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 37/100 ($141,944.37) DOLLARS, together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.5% per annum from September 1, 2024, until paid: plus current late charges in the amount of $126.92, escrow advances in the amount of $729.88; a sum to be specified at the sheriff’s sale for taxes, insurance and property preservation which may be advanced in the future, and all other sums secured by the mortgage, together with reasonable attorney’s fees and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of July A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 14th day of April A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. May 30 and June 25, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE 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 associated 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
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for Enacting Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI – Storing or Abandoning Junk-ed Automobiles, Motor Vehicles, or Watercraft, or any other Junk on Private Property.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on June 24, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on April 22, 2025. Published by title on April 25, 2025.
Mr. Domangue offered the following Ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 25-02
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATES OF TAX TO BE AS- SESSED BY THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, in regular session convened:
SECTION 1
That the tax roll of the City of Morgan City as prepared by the St. Mary Parish Assessor, showing the assessed value of all property subject to taxation within the said City, on said roll, to amount to the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO and no/100 DOLLARS ($149,785,182.00) to be and the same is hereby ratified and approved by this body.
SECTION 2
That for the purpose of meeting the ordinary, municipal expenses of said City for the year 2025 there is hereby levied upon all property within said City, subject to taxation, an ad valorem tax of SIXTEEN AND SEVEN ONE HUNDREDTHS (16.07) mills on the dollar, upon the assessed value of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO and no/100 DOLLARS ($149,785,182.00)
SECTION 3
That for the purpose of paying the maintenance and other such expenses of the Municipal Auditorium for the year 2025, there is hereby levied a tax of TWO (2.0) mills on the dollar upon the assessed value of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO and no/100 DOLLARS ($149,785,182.00)
SECTION 4
That the proper administrative officials of the City of Morgan City, Louisi¬ana, be and are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said City for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according 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 the collection hereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 5
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict hereby be and the same are hereby repealed and this ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption, the public welfare so demanding.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Do- mangue, Bias, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Blan- chard
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 27th day of May, 2025.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 8:00 AM, this 28th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Approved this 28th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
Received from Mayor Dragna at 8:15 AM on May 28, 2025.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Adv. May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
June 3, 2025
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: June 3, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARING
Discussion on Ordinance No. 2025-05, adopting levying General Alimony Tax for the tax year 2025.
Discussion on Ordinance No. 2025- 05A, adopting levying millage rates for Public Improvement Bond for Waterworks Issues for the tax year 2025.
Discussion on Amending the FY 2024-2025 Budget
Discussion on Amending the FY 2025 – 2026 Budget
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1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL OF THE May 6, 2025, MINUTES.
6) SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
7) PUBLIC COMMENT
8) GUEST
1) Tyler Sanders with Equality Home Buyer, LLC – buying properties to move Patterson forward
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Amend FY 2024 – 2025 Budget
2) Amend FY 2025-2026 Budget
10) NEW BUSINESS
11) AN- NOUNCEMENTS
12) ENGINEERS REPORT
13) LEGAL MATTERS
14) ADJOURN
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT, ADJOURN
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla.gov to describe the necessary assistance.
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
Adv. May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday June 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
3225 Third St
A•G•E•N•D•A
Public Hearing(s);
Case #1: Application for Minor Subdivision by Dehart Subdivision to subdivide 8.94 acres into three parcels, first is Lot 1A – 4.15 acres (to remain with current owner Mr Dehart), second is Lot 1B – 2.17 acres, and third is Lot 1C – 2.62 acres, both To Be Sold and used as R-1 Residential. Dehart Subdivision - Applicant; Miller Engineers & Assoc. - Engineer.
Property address per SMP Assessor listed as 417 Fairview Dr, Parcel #314401166.00, Section 28; Township 15; Range 12.
Case #2: Application for Minor Subdivision by L.L. Guarisco and Associates, L.L.C. to subdivide 19.18 acres into two parcels, first is 1.549 acres (listed as Tract “LE-7”) To Be Sold as Lot Extensions Only, and second is 17.631 acres to remain with current property owner (listed as Tract “ABCDEFGHIJA”) and remain as R-1 Residential Use.
L.L. Guarisco and Associates L.L.C. - Applicant; David A. Waitz Engineering, Engineers. Property address as Per SMP Assessor is 500 Fairview Dr., Parcel #3074364027.00, Section 24; Township T15S; Range R12E.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. May 23, 28 and 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, June 2, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association represented by Terral Martin with Red Stick Power, LLC, for a Lot Area Variance to deviate from the required 20,000 sq ft. to 9,900 sq ft., a Lot Depth Variance to deviate from the required 200 ft. to 66 ft. and a Buffer yard Variance (Table 3.11.1 Buffer yard Requirements) to deviate from the required number of canopy trees ( 1 ), evergreen trees ( 1 ), understory trees ( 1 ) and shrubs ( 10 ) to canopy trees ( 0 ), evergreen trees ( 0 ), understory trees ( 0 ) and shrubs ( 0 ) in a Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District situated on two parcels at 9351 Hwy 182 Amelia LA, Sec.42 T16S R13E; Parcel Id# 3404261005.00 Lot PTUVP Containing .74 Acre 21s 178130 and 9367 Hwy 182 Amelia LA, Sec.42 T16S R13E; Parcel Id# 3404261001.00 Tract PQRSTP Containing 1.96 Ac Per Plat 21s 178130. (ZON- 1461)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. May 16, 23 and 30, 2025

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Wheel House for May 30

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 6:00am

CHICKEN
DINNERS
11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7 at New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St., Patterson. Baked chicken, white beans, rice, green salad, dessert, bread, cold drink, $12.

Lab seeks innovation for seafood industry

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 6:00am
TOBIE BLANCHARD, LSU AgCenter

JEANERETTE — In the heart of Cajun Country, where the seafood industry is a cornerstone of the local economy, the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is making waves. This innovative facility is not only advancing the state’s seafood industry but also providing invaluable support to small businesses and independent fishermen.
On a windy morning in April, Thomas Hymel loaded up a batch of gar boulettes or balls to take to the first Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market of the season. Hymel, a marine extension agent with both the AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant, serves as the executive director of the Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab. The lab was teaming up with fisherman Douglas “Big D” Olander and chef John Reason for demonstrations and tastings of underused fish species such as garfish.
“It’s just one of those fish that is plentiful,” Hymel said. “It’s a freshwater fish found in rivers, and in the old days you could buy it at a neighborhood fish market.”
He said gar and other species, such as buffalo and gaspergou, are heritage fish in Louisiana, “things that our grandmothers cooked, that maybe they caught themselves. They made court bouillon or they made stews.”
Nowadays, these species aren’t readily available in markets, partly because local fish markets aren’t as plentiful as they used to be and partly because people aren’t sure what to do with them. That is where the seafood lab comes in.
A hub of innovation and education
The Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab, established with the goal of adding value to Louisiana’s seafood products, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to maximize the use of every catch, helping commercial fishermen and seafood processors.
Hymel said the facility focuses on full use of seafood products, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.
“We have machines that can capture meat left in crab shells and process bony fish like buffalo into usable products,” he said.
This approach not only adds economic value but also aligns with global trends in seafood processing.
“In other countries, every part of that is used. Even here in the U.S., there are many restaurants that are interested in all those parts,” Hymel said, “It’s about making sure that we can make all those things available commercially.”
The lab, located in a modest warehouse at the AgCenter’s Iberia Research Station, boasts an impressive array of equipment. The flake ice machine creates snowlike ice that doesn’t damage seafood. A skin packaging machine allows for wrapping fish with a clear skin of plastic over the fish — making for a more attractive product.
Evelyn Watts, an associate professor in the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences and a seafood extension specialist with the AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant, oversees research at the lab. She said many commercial fishermen are still selling their products in zip-close bags or wrapping them in butcher paper.
“We see in the global market you have those beautiful packages,” Watts said. “It gives a fresher visual to the consumer and can enhance its marketability.”
The lab also has a shrimp splitter, fish skinner, meat grinder, band saw, a commercial meat smoker, multiple freezers including a plate and brine freezer and a mobile seafood quality training unit.
Empowering small businesses, independent fishermen and modern chefs
For many small-scale fishermen and processors, the lab is offering a lifeline, allowing them to compete with bigger companies and in new markets.
“Many independent fishermen need guidance on how to diversify their products and start small processing businesses,” Ann Dugas, lab outreach operations coordinator, said.
The lab provides essential training on preserving product quality, packaging and compliance with regulations, empowering fishermen to be able to process and sell their catch directly to consumers.
The lab has collaborated with Reason, the executive chef for the Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market, to develop products that can be made from the parts of the fish or species of fish that aren’t traditionally marketable. He is working on recipes and products using minced gar, buffalo and eel.
“I’m tinkering with it, creating recipes and seeing what all could be done besides just a patty,” Reason said.
He has used minced fish to create seafood boudin, a seafood chimichanga, a fish corn dog product and seafood stuffed peppers.
He sees the minced fish being used in ready-to-heat products like the ones he is developing or sold as is for home cooks to use in their own recipes and adding value to parts of the fish that didn’t have much value before.
“It’s zero waste. You have no waste whatsoever,” Reason said. “And it keeps our fishermen going.”
These are innovations Hymel said the fishing industry has been asking for but are unable to accomplish alone.
“They’re busy making a living. They’ve got to go with what they know is tried and true,” Hymel said.
“But here we do have the time and we’re working with those same people to create products that certainly have some economic value, and that’s a lot of what this lab brings to our Louisiana industry.”
Olander is a commercial fisherman and dock owner out of St. Mary Parish. He started fishing at the age of five and never stopped. It’s a job he loves but describes it as a tough life.
The costs of fuel, electricity and ice are big expenses and profits can be slim.
“Whenever you’re in business, it’s like a monster that you got to keep feeding nonstop,” Olander said. “You’ve got to keep your head above water and always look for new outlets.”
He has found outlets with those underutilized fish, adding retail products to supplement his wholesale side.
Louisiana Direct Seafood and the Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market have also helped him reach new customers. The seafood lab is helping him seize new opportunities.
“That lab demonstrates exactly what all can be done with the seafood and shows the potential,” he said.
“It gives us the opportunity to see exactly what all can be done with the seafood products."
It really helps out all of these guys, not just myself.”

Dear Abby: Marriage has been a roller coaster

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 6:00am

DEAR ABBY: A man I know has been married for 40 years. His wife gets mad at him for small things and stops talking to him for three to four months at a time. Also, he will make her supper, and she’ll make something else. Or she will make supper and quickly put it in the refrigerator. They leave very brief notes about where they are going. During long rides, no words are spoken. If company or their kids or grandchildren come, she puts plates of food out for everyone but him.
Then, the switch flips and it’s a great normal marriage again — with sex and everything else for three or four months. Then it happens again. This has been going on for most of their marriage. But it used to be shorter periods of time — two or three weeks — which I think is also too long to not speak. They have grown kids who come home and haven’t noticed most of it.
When this man confronts his wife during these stretches, she refuses to talk about it. I believe she must be bipolar. A nephew of hers has been diagnosed with it and is being treated. Her husband is ready to divorce her even though he still loves her. He’s not sure what to do. Please advise.
LOOKING ON
IN MINNESOTA
DEAR LOOKING ON: It is difficult for me to understand why a husband would tolerate the emotional abuse this man has suffered for 40 years.
Please tell your friend that my advice is to consult an attorney, describe what has been happening and ask what his alternatives to the status quo may be.
Then he should tell his children the truth about his marriage and inform his wife that he will no longer tolerate the way he has been treated.
He should also tell his wife that unless she gets professional help for her problem, he’s leaving.

DEAR ABBY: I am a dog sitter in my 70s who has been taking care of a dog for the last five years. Her owner is a nice young man who is well mannered and polite. We have had a good relationship.
A few months ago, he started seeing a lovely young woman, and I am feeling jealous and sad. I realize I could be his grandmother and there never could be anything between us. Perhaps I feel this way because I’m alone and missing the relationship I had with my husband, who passed away 12 years ago. How can I get over this feeling?
LONELY PET SITTER

DEAR SITTER: I’m glad you wrote. A dose of human companionship would be a start. If you are caring for a dog, you must be walking it regularly and, by virtue of that, meeting people. Step it up a bit. See what other activities are available for seniors in your community and join some of them. Whether you fall in love again or not, you are sure to meet new people and have less time alone. Please think positively and give it a try.

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OGDEN UNDERWOOD THOMAS, JR.

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:50am

Ogden Underwood Thomas, Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully in Lafayette on May 27, 2025 at the age of 80.
Ogden is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Morella Thomas; his daughter, Michele Thomas Boustany and her husband, Ron Boustany of Lafayette, his son, Scott Anthony Thomas and his wife, Dominique Besse Thomas of Patterson. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Gracie Boustany Barnidge and her husband, Beau; Sarah Michele Boustany, Thomas George Boustany, Ross Jacob Thomas and Rhett Underwood Thomas, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ogden U. Thomas, Sr.; his mother, Dorothy Garvin Thomas; his brother, William “Bill” Thomas; his mother-in-law, Marie Armato Morella and his father-in-law Anthony S. Morella and his brother-in-law, J.P. Morella.
Serving as pallbearers are Thomas Boustany, Ross Thomas, Rhett Thomas, Ron Boustany, Bill Thomas and Beau Barnidge. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Cecil Hernandez, Anthony “Chip” Morella, Robert Morella, J.W. McCann, Tim McCann, Chris Rhodes, and Marvin “Pete” Strawder, Sr.
Ogden had a very successful career in the marine transportation business providing offshore supply vessels to the global oil and gas industry. He started his career in 1969 working for Seahorse, Inc. based in Morgan City, LA, when Seahorse operated 15 vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. In his 17 years with Seahorse, he held various management positions in Administration, Operations and Marketing, eventually becoming President in 1976 until the sale of the company to Zapata Gulf in 1986. Under his leadership at Seahorse, he was instrumental in growing the Seahorse fleet to over 100 vessels operating worldwide in countries such as Nigeria, Angola, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, and Mexico, where he spent much of his time and formed numerous lifelong business and personal relationships. Although Ogden was committed to his business travel which included over 40 countries during his career, he never missed a birthday, anniversary, holiday or any special events for his wife and children.
After the sale of Seahorse, Ogden remained with the parent company, Texas Eastern, serving as President of their drilling services division, until 1988, when he formed Ensco Marine Company, a subsidiary of Ensco International, which operated a fleet of 42 offshore supply vessels and anchor handling vessels. He served as President of Ensco Marine, as well as Vice President of Ensco International until 2003. In April of 2004, Ogden became President of the Cross Group in Houma, Louisiana, a provider of marine and offshore support services until his retirement in 2016.
In addition to his career accomplishments, Ogden served as President of Offshore Marine Service Association for one term and served on their board of directors for several years and President of the Petroleum Club of Morgan City from 1985 to 1986. From April 2004 until May 2025, he served as a director for Conrad Industries.
The pride and joy of Ogden’s life was his “Tribe” which included his wife, his two children, his five grandkids and his loyal companion Beau Zeaux. He was happiest when all of the “Tribe” was together celebrating a holiday, vacationing together at the beach, or just sharing special events on the “Nana and Pop’s Tribe” text group. His wife was the joy of his life, and they shared a very special bond grounded in faith, love, and generosity. He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. He also took so much pride in watching his grandchildren grow into young adults. Whether it was watching baseball games or soccer matches, playing golf with the boys or high tea with the girls, Ogden and Linda never missed a chance to be with their grandchildren.
Ogden was a life-long avid golfer, which started with a caddie job at age 11 in Berwick. After his retirement he fulfilled a bucket list golf trip to Scotland in 2017 with some of his closest friends where they made memories that he cherished until his death. He was famous for his gumbo cooking skills, Saturday “Poppie” burgers, and his perfectly grilled steaks.
The family requests that a visitation be held at Ibert’s Mortuary, 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA on Monday, June 2, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m., with a rosary being prayed at 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Father Herbert Bennerfield, III will be the celebrant and Father Angelo Cremaldi will serve as concelebrant. Ogden will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum following the church service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Church, 1011 First Street, Patterson, LA 70392, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or a charity of your choice.
Interment has been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary.

Parish Council still grappling with MC drainage

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:49am
Staff Report

The St. Mary Parish Council on Wednesday heard from people concerned about the threat of more flooding as the hurricane season begins without a board in place for the key flood control system in Morgan City.
But members also heard a progress report on a $12 million-$14 million upgrade to four pump stations that some found encouraging.
The fallout continues from Hurricane Francine, when more than 300 Morgan City homes were damaged by water. Deficiencies in the pump stations designed to move water from inside the city’s levee system had already been identified. Francine’s rain — officially 8-10 inches here, but believed by some officials to be 20 inches or more — overwhelmed the system.
Councilman Mark Duhon of Amelia and Parish President Sam Jones initiated a push that resulted in the $12 million-$14 million in funding from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for upgrades at four pump stations.
Then, at the May 14 meeting, the Parish Council voted 8-3 to remove the board of Consolidated Gravity District 2A, which operates the pump stations. Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna responded last week by notifying the parish that the city government will pull out of an agreement under which city workers staff the pumps during daytime hours and perform other work, such as mowing ditches.
The city government is willing to continue to do the work, Dragna said, but the city will expect to be reimbursed.
Officials expect the council to be able to vote on new board members at the June 25 meeting.
Speakers at Wednesday’s meeting urged the council to move toward solutions.
Lee Price of Morgan City came with a long list of technical fixes he suggested for Pump Station No. 9, the recently moved station near Lake Palourde. Engineering problems there have been linked to the Francine flooding.
“We need to get something done as quick as possible,” Price told the council.
Melanie Topham told the council she’s “very concerned about my little city. …
“Not everyone has flood insurance,” Topham said. “So what happens [since] you guys dismantled the board? Is [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] going to step in?”
Jones and Chief Administrative Officer Paul Governale provided one response: an update on the pump station upgrades. The report was one that Jones gets every two weeks from Executive Director Tim Matte of the St. Mary Levee District, which is administering the projects.
In the report:
•A generator has been ordered for Pump Station No. 9 to run a fuel transfer pump and keep the lights on if power goes out. The generator is expected to be installed by the end of June.
•An additional weir near La. 70 has been completed for water running to Pump Station No. 9.
•Bidding is complete for five new pumps and engines at Pump Station No. 4, which serves the Marquis Manor and Cypress Garden area. Lone bidder Associated Pump & Supply of Houma has the contract for $712,000 on work that was originally estimated to cost $775,000.
•Two natural gas pumps at Pump Station No. 4 are being overhauled.
•The Levee District awarded a contract for the Veterans Boulevard opening and waterline relocation work to improve the flow of water to Pump Station No. 9.
•GIS Engineering LLC is working on design and engineering for Pump Station No. 9.
“That’s a very positive report,” Councilman the Rev. Craig Mathews of Jeanerette said.
Jones said the project is moving forward at a good pace.
“I’ve seen places in this state that would go ahead and apply for money,” Jones said, “and get the money, and they wouldn’t see it for five years.”
Councilwoman Dr. Kristi Prejeant Rink of Centerville suggested that the parish’s drainage districts might benefit from a survey by someone with engineering expertise.
No action was taken Wednesday on that suggestion.

It's time to prepare for storms

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:48am
TODD MILLER, LSU AgCente

Hurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential danger and losses to yards, homes and animals as well as tips for keeping food and cleaning supplies on hand.
As the third-costliest Atlantic hurricane season on record, behind only 2005 and 2017, 2024 saw 18 named storms — including 11 hurricanes, five of which were major.
This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting an above-normal season with the potential of 13 to 19 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), six to 10 hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher) and three to five major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).
When preparing for a hurricane, keep foods on hand that do not have to be refrigerated before or after opening, will not spoil over a period of a few days, require little to no preparation and can be prepared without electricity, said Sandra May, AgCenter registered dietitian. Examples are ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables, protein or fruit bars, crackers, tortillas, nuts, nut butter, dry cereal, canned juices, dried fruit and shelf-stable milk.
“Be sure to have at least a three-day food supply for each person in the household,” May said.
AgCenter nutrition and community health agent Shannon Coleman echoed May’s instructions and added that a three-day water supply is crucial.
“It is best to buy bottled water and prepare for 1 gallon of water per day, per person,” she said.
To keep food safe in the event of a power outage, keep the doors of your refrigerator and freezer shut as much as possible.
“Frozen foods can be safely refrozen if they still have ice crystals on them or the temperature is 40 degrees or lower,” Coleman said.
She also said to make sure you have a manual can opener, a food thermometer to monitor temperatures and bleach if you need to sanitize utensils, pots and water.
 Cleaning and disinfecting items such as soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and general household cleaning and disinfecting supplies for surfaces are important, especially if a storm necessitates cleanup because of floodwaters or storm damage, Coleman said.
 Finally, if you or your family are forced to evacuate to a shelter, she said it’s important to follow that individual shelter’s safety policies.
 Another step for storm preparation is to make sure your home is ready.
 Carol Friedland, director of the AgCenter LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center, said to remember the letter “s” for home projects. She said to inspect shingles, soffits, seals, shutters and surroundings.
 Homeowners looking to replace a roof have hurricane-hardy options such as wind-rated shingles (Class H is best) and tear-resistant, synthetic underlayment. But if a replacement isn’t in the plans, Friedland said, homeowners can strengthen existing shingles with roofing cement.
 “Put some dabs under the first course of shingles and along gable ends where the roof covering is most vulnerable,” she said. “Roofing cement in the valleys of hipped roofs can also prevent water damage because those areas are prone to leaking with immense amounts of rain. Roof damage is the biggest homeowner insurance loss following hurricanes.”
 Friedland also recommended securing soffits with polyurethane sealant and stainless steel screws.
 “Well-fastened soffits are less likely to get blown around, allow wind-driven rain into your attic and cause major damage,” she said.
 Friedland went on to say that rooftop vents should be checked to assure they are secured to the rooftop and to replace any missing or corroded screws.
 “Low-profile vents can be a more aerodynamic replacement for turbine vents, which are prone to blow-off,” she said. “Inexpensive caulk can be used to seal holes where wires, cables and pipes enter or exit your house.”
 Friedland added that when high winds are expected, check your surroundings for anything that could fall, tip over or become flying debris. Elevated air conditioner condensers should be strapped down to keep them from blowing off their platforms in high winds. Any source of debris can damage windows. Shutters such as lightweight, translucent, removable storm panels are a much more convenient alternative to heavy plywood boards.
 “Examine your surroundings for anything that could become flying debris, and store or secure it,” she said.
 AgCenter horticulture agent Ashley Barfield warned that home landscapes can become hazardous during storms. She urges homeowners to inspect large trees and shrubs for dead or weak branches and to contact a licensed arborist as soon as possible to remove any that pose a risk.
 Secure anything that strong winds could pick up, including tools, chemicals, trellises, planters — anything that could become a projectile.
 Barfield also stressed the importance of keeping drainage systems clear of debris to help prevent flooding. She said to set your irrigation system to rain delay or turn it off entirely to avoid saturating the soil further, which can worsen flood conditions.
 “If your lawn is overgrown and you mow it just before a storm, be sure to collect or properly mulch the clippings so they don’t end up blocking storm drains,” she said. “Once the storm has passed, inspect your trees and shrubs again for damage, do so safely and contact a licensed arborist.”
 Barfield recommends acting as soon as possible — don’t wait until a storm is on the radar. She noted that arborists’ schedules fill up quickly, and many trees are still recovering from drought stress from 2023.
 Preparation also means getting pets and livestock ready for a storm. AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre said animals should have vaccinations and a checkup if necessary.
 “Healthy animals will be better prepared to handle the stress of relocation,” Navarre said.
 Microchipping pets or having identification for them in some way will help if you are separated from your animals. Navarre recommended storing identification numbers online in the cloud so they can be retrieved from anywhere.
 She also said to prepare an emergency to-go box that includes contact information for animals’ veterinarians, medications, feed and leashes. It also is important to familiarize a pet with its pet carrier and get horses accustomed to loading in a trailer before it is necessary for animals to be transported.
More information can be found at the American Veterinary Medical Association website at https://bit.ly/3m0XU3y.

Governor signs package of bills designed to lower auto premiums

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:45am
ANNA PULEO, LSU Manship School News Service

BATON ROUGE–Gov. Jeff Landry signed a sweeping package of auto insurance reform bills Wednesday, promising to lower the cost of coverage in Louisiana by cracking down on what he calls “frivolous lawsuits” and strengthening oversight of the insurance industry.
Landry called the new auto insurance laws “the largest tort reform package, and effort made in the history of the state.” He said the goal was to take a measured approach by holding both insurers and litigants accountable for rising costs.
The signing came a week after Landry flexed his political muscle and forced one of the key bills through the Senate in a late-night vote.
The bill, House Bill 148, gives Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple more authority to reject “excessive” rate increases—power that Temple says he does not need.
Temple has downplayed the idea that Louisiana’s high premiums stem from weak regulatory power, instead pointing to legal abuse and a high number of minor injury claims.
“It’s a false claim that rates are high because the commissioner doesn’t have some magical power,” Temple said. “The problem in Louisiana is bodily injury claims and the legal system that encourages them.”
An amendment added by the governor’s supporters also requires insurance companies to make their rate filings public, a move some in the industry say could expose trade secrets.
Landry defended the change by pointing out that insurance commissioners in other Southern states, including Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and others, have the power to reject excessive rate hikes.
He said HB148 brings Louisiana in line with our neighboring states and gives the Insurance Department more tools to protect consumers.
Auto insurance has been one of the most important—and contentious--issues in this spring’s legislative session. Political analysts say rising car insurance rates could pose a problem for Landry in a re-election campaign.
Landry has repeatedly said he plans to hold Temple accountable if rates do not drop under the new law.
While Temple expressed skepticism about the need for HB148, he has supported the rest of the package, saying the legal reforms are necessary to stabilize the insurance market and bring rates down.
Other bills in the package that the governor signed target who can file lawsuits, how much they can recover and what jurors can consider in injury cases:
House Bill 434 raises the minimum threshold of medical costs that uninsured drivers must meet to claim medical expenses in court, from $15,000 to $100,000.
House Bill 450 requires plaintiffs to prove their injuries were directly caused by the crash in question.
House Bill 431 bars drivers found at least 51% responsible for a crash from collecting any damages. Currently, they can recover damages for the remaining 49%. Landry said business groups have long supported this change.
House Bill 436, a controversial measure, prohibits undocumented immigrants injured in car accidents from collecting compensation for general damages.
Senate Bill 231 allows jurors to consider the actual amounts paid for medical care, rather than the often-inflated billed amounts, in personal injury cases.
House Bill 549 mandates a 5% insurance premium discount for commercial vehicles with dashboard cameras. “Having undisputed video evidence will reduce litigation, improve truck driver safety, and lower costs for everyone,” Landry said.
With bipartisan backing on several of the bills, Landry said the changes mark a major step toward improving Louisiana’s insurance climate and restoring fairness in the system.
“Over the last 50 days, the only side I and the legislators who supported this package of bills have been on is the people,” Landry said. “Our people are too good to be taken advantage of again and again.”

Dressing up downtown

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:42am

Morgan City Main Street photo
Morgan City Main Street says local and state façade grants are powerful tools for revitalizing our downtown communities. These grants help small business owners restore and beautify their storefronts, preserving history while breathing new life into the heart of our city. Jason and Alex Romero, owners of Wildflower Boutique, were awarded a Morgan City façade grant and have officially started painting their building.

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