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Ribbon cutting

Mon, 07/23/2018 - 7:17am

Super 1 Foods at Northwest Boulevard in Franklin hosted their ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. Mayor Eugene Foulcard, Councilman Larry Guilbeau Sr., St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum and Mayor Pro Tempore Lester Levine were in attendance, as well as other local officials, St. Mary Chamber of Commerce members, Brookshire’s Chairman and Chief Executive Brad Brookshire with the Franklin location’s personnel and management.

Morgan City 10s looking to make history with state title

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 1:00pm

GEOFF STOUTE

gstoute@daily-review.com

The Morgan City 10-year-old All-Stars will be looking to make history this weekend when they compete in the Louisiana Dixie Youth AAA State Championship series at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex in Alexandria.
While the Morgan City Recreation Department has won multiple state championships in the Majors (12-year-old) Division, Morgan City hasn’t clinched a title in the AAA (10-year-old) Division.
Morgan City will be making its first appearance in an AAA state title game series since the 2001 season. It’s also the second year in a row a team from the Tri-City area will compete in the AAA state title game series as Patterson made the trip in 2017, falling in two games to Girard Park.
Morgan City coach Chase Pickens said core members of his squad have played with him through the years and in travel ball. He said the state title game series and an opportunity to go to the World Series is something they have been working towards.
They will get that chance with a quick turnaround and little chance to think about the task ahead after winning the Louisiana Dixie Youth Minors South Regional in Vidalia Tuesday.
“You don’t really have much time to think about it,” Pickens said. “I don’t think they’re really thinking about it too much. I think they’re ready to play. We got some good defense in yesterday. We batted well today, so I think we’re ready for whatever challenge is brought to us.”
Morgan City and Ruston will play game 1 at 5:30 p.m. Friday and game 2 Saturday at 10 a.m. If a third game is necessary, it will be played Saturday at 5 p.m.
Asked if he knows anything about his opponent, the Louisiana North Minors Regional Champion, Pickens said, “Don’t know anything, and don’t care to know anything.”
He said his team is ready to play.
Pickens agreed that the outcome of the weekend has more to do with what his team does than what Ruston does.
“If we play our game, if we hold our defense to the way we’re capable of, throw some strikes, the sky’s the limit for my kids,” he said.
Morgan City advanced to the state tournament after winning the Louisiana Dixie Youth South Regional in Vidalia Tuesday with a 12-7 victory against Ville Platte. Morgan City finished the tournament with a 4-1 mark, drawing a bye to the tournament championship on the final day after three teams were remaining with one loss following Monday’s action.
“When I pulled that bye, that was a huge sigh of relief that we didn’t have to play two games that night,” Pickens said of the tournament’s final night in which Ville Platte had to face Delhi before turning around and playing Morgan City.
Morgan City’s lone loss was to Ville Platte and the team bounced back with a 12-2 win in four innings against North Sabine to advance to the title game.
“That night, I saw it in their eyes,” Pickens said. “They were ready to play ball.”
As for the title game, Pickens said, “I think me and my coaching staff were more nervous than the kids in the championship.”

CCHS to host annual 7-on-7 tournament Saturday

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 12:54pm

Central Catholic will host its annual 7-on-7 football tournament Saturday at its practice field. Action begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Games will be played on two, 40-yard fields In addition to the host squad, Hanson, Gueydan, Franklin, Berwick, West St. Mary, Patterson and Jeanerette. Additionally, a lineman challenge will be held at the event. Approximately 65 linemen are expected to compete. “It’s a chance for a bunch of kids to get some work in in the summer (and) get better. Teams to get better,” Central Catholic coach Tommy Minton said. “For us, it’s ...

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St. Mary Central 12s win sportsmanship award

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 12:50pm

The St. Mary Central 12-year-old All-Stars won the Jim Quigley Sportsmanship Awards at the Louisiana Dixie Youth Majors North Regional State Tournament in Shreveport.

Friends of the Blue Lodge Tournament held at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 12:24pm

The Friends of the Blue Lodge Tournament was held at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild near Patterson July 8.

Working on the riverfronts

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 11:46am

The Daily Review/Bill Decker
Members of the St. Mary Excel group have commissioned an Urban Land Institute study of economic development opportunities in the Morgan City and Berwick areas, including the waterfronts of both communities. A tugboat slips between the waterfronts Friday morning in this photo. Local people will have the chance to meet Urban Land Institute Panel members 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the M.D. Shannon gym.

DORIS CORNELIA 'CONNIE' ROBICHAUX

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 11:43am

January 28, 1937- July 18, 2018
Doris Cornelia “Connie” Robichaux passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the age of 81. She was born on January 28, 1937 in Jackson, Mississippi, to Wilbur and Doris Thompson.
Connie lived in the Katy, Texas area since 1980, where she was a parishioner of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church. She was formerly a long time resident of Berwick.
She was a Duplicate Bridge player with a ranking of Gold Life Master. Connie enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. She loved football, especially the New Orleans Saints.
Connie is survived by her three sons, Andy Robichaux Jr and wife, Zina, Gil Robichaux, and Steve Robichaux and wife, Tami. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and numerous friends.
Connie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew J Robichaux Sr.; her daughter, Virginia Hildabrand; her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Robichaux; great-granddaughter, Remi Robichaux; sister-in-law, Susan Thompson; and her parents, Wilbur and Doris Thompson.
A time of remembrance and reflection will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018, at Schmidt Funeral Home in Katy, Texas.

JAMES DENNIS SR.

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 11:41am

James Dennis Sr., 85, a native of Kingsville, Liberia, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Hampton, Virginia.
Visitation will be Saturday from 8 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Houma. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sadie White Dennis of Houma; a son, James Dennis Jr.; three daughters, Yvette Driver and Lynnette Baaheth, both of Houma, and Melissa Scott of Franklin, 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Lynch of Morgan City and Nathaniel Denu of Kingsville, Liberia; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his sons, parents, two brothers and a sister.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROBBY HOLDEN

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 11:40am

Robby Holden, 56, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Ricohoc, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Morgan City.
He is survived by a daughter, Danielle Aucoin of Berwick; three grandchildren; five sisters, Evelyn Petree of Ricohoc, Linda Vining of Patterson, and Theresa McKinnon, Patricia Howard and Lisa Wannage, all of Mississippi; and one brother, Edward Holden of Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Memorial visitation will be Saturday from 5 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JOSEPH HUNTER

Fri, 07/20/2018 - 11:37am

Joseph Hunter, 67, a native of Morgan City and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his residence.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie M. Hunter of Lafayette; three sons, Melvin Hunter and Donald Hunter, both of Baldwin, and Christopher Duplessis of Lafayette; six daughters, Toni Davis of Houston, Sherrise Collins and Millie Hunter, both of Baldwin, Frankie Harris of Patterson, and Sabrina Duplessis and Danielle Duplessis, both of Lafayette; two brothers, Grant Wesley of Patterson and Melvin Hunter of Lafayette; seven sisters, Doris Wiggins of Belle Rose, Margaret Dugar and Wanda Jackson, both of Houston, Stella Lewis of Verdunville, and Linda Dearing, Mary Hunter and Frankie Broussard, all of Lafayette; 31 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, five brothers and two sisters.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.