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Morgan City police radio logs for March 27-31

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 2:41pm

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, March 27
7:53 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
8:10 a.m. 1100 block of Eighth Street; Complaint.
8:13 a.m. La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction; Complaint.
9:07 a.m. 900 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
9:40 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
10:28 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
11:45 a.m. 900 block of Cottonwood Street; Animal complaint.
12:23 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
12:25 p.m. Eighth/Willard streets; Reckless driver.
12:41 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Domestic.
1:49 p.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Complaint.
1:56 p.m. North First Street; Removal of subject.
2:10 p.m. 1500 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
4:05 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Welfare check.
5:19 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
6:16 p.m. Seventh/Greenwood streets; Suspicious subject.
6:30 p.m. 2100 block of Sixth Street; Patrol request.
6:50 p.m. 800 block of Susan Drive; Juvenile problems.
8:05 p.m. 9500 block of La. 182; Assistance.
8:49 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Alarm.
10:42 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Welfare concern.
11:25 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Noise complaint.
Friday, March 28
2:24 a.m. 500 block of First Street; Theft.
5:20 a.m. U.S. 90 West/Bridge; Assistance.
7:31 a.m. Second Street; Suspicious person.
7:33 a.m. Wytchwood Drive; Suspicious person.
7:51 a.m. 500 block of Seventh Street; Animal complaint.
8:30 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
9:31 a.m. 3200 block of Roselawn Drive; Animal complaint.
9:56 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Medical.
12:12 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Road blockage.
12:28 p.m. Marshall And Cedar Street; Fire.
12:42 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Welfare check.
12:52 p.m. Second/Everett streets; Road blockage.
12:59 p.m. 900 block of Birch Street; Animal complaint.
1:05 p.m. 1500 block of Railroad Avenue; Mental disturbance.
1:12 p.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Medical.
2:20 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
2:33 p.m. 400 block of Seventh Street; Medical.
3:21 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Road blockage.
4:16 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Civil matter.
4:17 p.m. Freret/Third streets; Lost and found.
5:36 p.m. 600 block of Shannon Street; Juvenile complaint.
5:50 p.m. 1500 block of North Third Street; Disturbance.
6:12 p.m. 1500 block of North Third Street; Alarm.
6:37 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:06 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.
7:07 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Arrest.
7:12 p.m. 100 block of St. Clair Street; Welfare concern.
7:53 p.m. Federal Avenue/Kidd Street; Juvenile complaint.
7:56 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
8:16 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.
8:17 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
8:53 p.m. 3000 block of Lesley Drive; Loud music.
9:08 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Suspicious subject.
9:23 p.m. 3000 block of Lesley Drive; Disturbance.
11:45 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
Saturday, March 29
12:32 a.m. 1000 block of Sycamore Street; Alarm.
1 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Assistance.
2:25 a.m. 400 block of Oregon Street; Stalled vehicle.
10:41 a.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Assistance.
11:19 a.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Disturbance.
12:13 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
12:59 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
1 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Medical.
2:49 p.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Assistance.
2:59 p.m. La. 182/Myrtle Street; Suspicious vehicle.
4:13 p.m. 1200 block of Fig Street; Animal complaint.
4:40 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:41 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Medical.
7:25 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Telephone harassment.
8:18 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.
Sunday, March 30
1:13 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious subject.
1:56 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
9:43 a.m. 500 block of Freret Street ; Disturbance.
10:30 a.m. 1500 block of North First Street; Disturbance.
11:06 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Welfare check.
12:04 p.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Alarm.
12:16 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Animal complaint.
12:19 p.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Subject removal.
2:18 p.m. 2400 block of Pecan Street; Animal complaint.
4:38 p.m. 600 block of Bush Street; Juvenile problems.
6:16 p.m. Front Street; Complaint.
7:12 p.m. 1800 block of East Garner Street; Animal complaint.
8:13 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
8:22 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Two arrests.
8:28 p.m. 100 block of Canary Street; Medical.
8:42 p.m. Maple/Fig streets; Reckless operation.
9:09 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious subject.
10:54 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
Monday, March 31
2:25 a.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Complaint.

Guillory wins School Board race; amendments trail in St. Mary, statewide

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 8:08pm

Interim School Board member Lawrence Guillory has won election in District VII.

With all seven precincts reporting, Guillory had 659 votes, or 67%, to 321, or 33%, for challenger Carla Pellerin, according to complete but unofficial returns from the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office.

Guillory was appointed last year to fill the School Board District VII seat left vacant by Murphy Pontiff's resignation. He'll serve the remainder of Pontiff's term, which expires in January 2027.

He is the fourth member of the current 11-member School Board to win election after an interim appointment. The others are Tammie Moore, Debra Jones and Guienzy Brent.

As in statewide voting, St. Mary voters were saying no to four constitutional amendments in early voting by margins of more than 60-40.

The amendments' failure represents a defeat for Gov. Jeff Landry, who pushed for their passage, particularly the tax changes in Amendment 2.

Amendment 1 called for expansion of the state Supreme Court's authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys and to allow the Legislature broader authority to create specialty courts, including drug courts.

Amendment 2 was controversial in part because it stretched the one amendment, one proposal standard to the limits and beyond. It was written to lower the constitutional cap on income tax rates, greatly increase the standard deduction for taxpayers over 65, eliminate trust funds and direct their funds to teacher raises, create a new spending limit for the Legislature and more.

Amendment 3 was written to take the list of crimes for which juveniles can be tried as adults out of the constitution and hand the power to define those crimes to the Legislature.

Amendment 4 was written to require judicial vacancies to be filled at the earliest available election date.

In St. Mary only:

Amendment 1
Early & Absentee Reporting - 1 of 1 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 46 of 46 precincts
2,416 YES 34%
4,645 NO 66%
Total: 7,061
Unofficial Turnout: 23.1%

Amendment 2
Early & Absentee Reporting - 1 of 1 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 46 of 46 precincts
2,415 YES 34%
4,662 NO 66%
Total: 7,077
Unofficial Turnout: 23.1%

Amendment 3
Early & Absentee Reporting - 1 of 1 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 46 of 46 precincts
2,376 YES 34%
4,678 NO 66%
Total: 7,054
Unofficial Turnout: 23.1%

Amendment 4
Early & Absentee Reporting - 1 of 1 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 46 of 46 precincts
2,429 YES 35%
4,606 NO 65%
Total: 7,035
Unofficial Turnout: 23.0%

Statewide

Amendment 1
Early & Absentee Reporting - 64 of 64 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 3789 of 3789 precincts
221,334 YES 35%
412,082 NO 65%
Total: 633,416
Unofficial Turnout: 21.3%

Amendment 2
Early & Absentee Reporting - 64 of 64 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 3789 of 3789 precincts
224,085 YES 35%
410,083 NO 65%
Total: 634,168
Unofficial Turnout: 21.3%

Amendment 3
Early & Absentee Reporting - 64 of 64 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 3789 of 3789 precincts
212,324 YES 34%
419,366 NO 66%
Total: 631,690
Unofficial Turnout: 21.2%

Amendment 4
Early & Absentee Reporting - 64 of 64 parishes
Election Day Reporting - 3789 of 3789 precincts Votes
229,597 YES 36%
401,499 NO 64%
Total: 631,096
Unofficial Turnout: 21.2%

Public notices for March 28, 2025

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Be it known and declared that the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said elections, there having been submitted at said elections the following propositions, to wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
NUMBER
TWO (2)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
NUMBER
THREE (3)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
There was found by said count and canvass that (i) there was a total of 895 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition and a total of 640 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 255 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (ii) there was a total of 832 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition and a total of 582 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 250 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition as hereinabove set forth and (iii) there was a total of 870 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition and a total of 531 votes cast AGAINST Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 339 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the Districts that the Propositions as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of the School Board during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the elections as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $6,995.64.
Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
Adv. March 28, 2025

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Cost: $126.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - REVISED
EMERGENCY POWER AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EXISTING ST MARY PARISH HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAREHOUSE BUILDING, FRANKLIN LA FOR ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
Sealed Bids for the construction of EMERGENCY POWER AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EXISTING ST MARY PARISH HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAREHOUSE BUILDING, FRANKLIN LA – For St Mary Parish Government – Franklin La; will be received until 10:30 AM , local time, on April 18, 2025, in the meeting room of the St. Mary Parish Government, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Building, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can obtain bid related materials and post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Bids received after the above- mentioned time will not be considered.
This project consists of the construction of Emergency Power and Facility Im- provements at the existing St Mary Parish Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Warehouse Building, Franklin La. The work will include, but not limited to, re- placement of interior electrical panel, electrical work, hard surface service drive, re- place damaged overhead door, and in the Administrative area repair rest room flooring, walls, and ceiling, replace damaged suspended ceiling tile and lighting, repaint interior walls and doors, and install air conditioning. The project will be bid with a Base Bid and two Deductive Alternate Bids as shown in drawings and specifications.
General Contractors desiring to bid on this project as a prime bidder shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the office of the purchasing agent, St. Mary Parish Gov’t, Fifth Floor, Parish Courthouse in Franklin, LA. They are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094), jimfirmin@firminarchitects.com. Contractors may obtain a paper copy of plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set issued. The full amount of the deposit on the first two sets is fully refunded to each prime Bidder who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of such documents in good condition after re- ceipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit on all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Bid Guarantee must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.
The successful Bidder shall be re- quired to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as ap- proved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID
MEETING WILL BE HELD
At 10:30 AM on April 8, 2025
At the St Mary Parish Homeland Security (Old Armory) Building,
Cynthia St at
Haifleigh St,
Franklin LA
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and re- quirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Gov’t
Adv. March 21, 28 and April 2, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head - Chairman, Lane Boudreaux - Vice Chairman, Calvin Johnson, Rachel Kidder Members Absent: Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Eddie Gay, Javon Charles
Employees of the District Present: Angie Guillotte - Office Manager, Kim Willoughby - Activities Director, Mark Richard - Facilities Manager, Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guests: Price - David Hill and Gwen Hidalgo - St. Mary Parish Council
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
Board members reviewed the minutes of the January meeting. Mrs. Kidder motioned to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable re- port and the monthly budget comparison report. Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Boudreaux made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Guillotte presented the Community Center report and updated the board on the rental activity for the month of February.
Mark Richard, gave the manager/maintenance re- port. He updated the board on the maintenance work being done by district employees at all district properties.
In old business, the board discussed the updates to the policies and procedures. Mrs. Kidder motioned to accept the revisions as presented which includes a change in title for Mark Richard. His position will now be referred to as Operations Manager rather than Facilities Manager. A final copy of the manual will be sent to all board members for ap- proval at a later date.
Moving to new business, the board conducted a 90-Day review on Activities Director, Kim Willoughby. After discussion, a motion to give her a $2.50/hour raise was made by Mr. Johnson with a second from Mr. Boudreaux. This will go into effect on the next payroll. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Per Mr. Head’s request, a motion was made by Mrs. Kidder to table the commercial insurance renewal until the March meeting so the board could obtain additional quotes. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Willoughby presented the board with Immanuel Christian School’s request for the use of the gym for its volleyball season. After much discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Kidder to set the rental fee at $820.00 which would include the rental of the gym, the rental and use of the net system, and floor tape. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Johnson made a motion to table the agenda item of purchasing a fun jump pending a review of the current insurance policy. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed the upcoming Spring Market that will be held in the gym from 9:00 – 1 :00 on 3/22/25. A motion was made by Mrs. Kidder to set the booth rental at $25.00 for a 10 x 10 booth space with set up beginning at 8:00. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Kidder. A second was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(s) Tyler Lambart
Tyler Lambart,
Secretary
Adv. March 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Be it known and declared that the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE)
Shall Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a tax of 9 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034 (an estimated $3,443,827 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), to be used to improve, maintain, operate and support hospital and other health care facilities in the District, including but not limited to repairing existing facilities, acquiring equipment, and otherwise supporting the provision of hospital services?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 2,128 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 924 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 1,204 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the District that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of the District during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $3,724.72.
Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
Adv. March 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 139117 Div “G”
Michael A. Box A/K/A Michael Box
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 certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly des-cribed as Lot 2 of Block 20 of Sacred Heart Park Addition to Elliott Subdivision as shown on a plat by T. E. Peterman, registered land surveyor, dated August 20, 1981 and recorded in Book 24-D, at folio 604, under Entry No. 190,983, according to said plat said Lot 2 may be described as beginning at the northwesterly corner and thence running a distance of 65.13 feet along the northern boundary line to a point and corner thence running southerly 90 feet along a easterly boundary line with Lot 4 to a point and corner thence running easterly a distance of 37 feet to a point and corner, thence southerly a distance of 35 feet to a boundary line with Lot 3, and thence westerly along the rear boundary line a distance of 102.13 feet to a point and corner, and thence along the westerly boundary line a distance of 125 feet to the point or place of beginning, all according to and shown on the map or plat showing the resubdivision of Lots 2 and 4, Square 20, Elliott Subdivision, Sacred Heart Park; being bounded on the north by Hickory Street, on the East by Lot 4 as resubdivided, on the South by Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 3, and on the West by Cedar Street.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 50/100 ($181,512.50) DOLLARS, balance due on Principal of Fixed Rate Note, interest from April 1, 2024, until paid, at 2.75% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees, to be computed, 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 WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 30th day of April A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 6th day of February A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 28 and April 23, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
April 1, 2025
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: April 1, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
* * * * * * *
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 11, 2025, MINUTES.
6) PUBLIC COMMENT
7) GUEST
1) Cornelious Gant – abandon house to tear down
2) Briana Comeaux – Hattie Watts Elementary School – Glow Block Party ap- proval
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Monica Mabile – update on financials
2
9) NEW BUSINESS
1) Resolution of Respect for Mr. Sterling Williams
2) Resolution of Respect for Mr. James “Bo James” Wright
3) Mr. M. Bofill “Bo” Duhe
4) Mrs. Patricia Pinho
5) Mrs. Alice C. Foster, Former Louisiana First Lady
10) AN- NOUNCEMENTS
11) ENGINEERS REPORT
12) LEGAL MATTERS
13) 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. March 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday April 2, 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 Carline Land In- vestments LLC to subdivide 36.53 acres into two parcels, first is 5.337 acres (listed as Tract “A”) To Be Sold to Lajaunie Property (Mr /Mrs Steve Lajaunie) and used as R-1 Residential; and second is 31.412 acres to remain with current property owner and remain as R-1 Residential use.
Carline Land Investments & Lajaunie Property- Applicants; Greg Plaisance Engineer.
Property address is 540 Patti Dr, Parcel #3074364007.00, Section 24; Township 15; Range 12.
Persons requiring reasonable ac- commodation 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. March 26, 28 and April 2, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 3.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until April 17, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on April 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. March 28 and April 9, 2025

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Wheel House for March 28: Fish fry, New Generation, rummage sale

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:00am

NEW
GENERATIONS
Students from eight St. Mary High Schools will offer their ideas for community improvements at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Morgan City High, Morgan City. This will be the 31st edition of the Rotary-sponsored event.

COMMUNITY
FISH FRY
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Good Friday, April 18, at Lawrence Park, Morgan City. Only one plate per person. The Stations of the Cross event begins at 10:30 a.m. In case of rain, it will be moved under the bridge at Second and Greenwood streets. Hosted by Pharr Chapel UMC.

RUMMAGE
SALE
hosted by Patterson United Methodist Church, 1204 Main St., Patterson, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 5. Summer clothes, shoes, household items, linens, toys and books.

Jeremy Alford and David Jacobs: Insurance will be hot topic for Legislature

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:00am
JEREMY ALFORD AND DAVID JACOBS

Legislators often say the cost of insurance is the most important issue facing their constituents. So it’s not surprising that, even in a fiscal-focused session, insurance is widely expected to be the hottest topic. 
“Whether we’re talking private passenger or commercial, we are paying some of, if not the highest, premiums in the country,” Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said. “We’ve got to get that under control.” 
One of Gov. Jeff Landry’s main priorities for the upcoming regular session that convenes April 14, according to his official spokesperson, is “real insurance reform.” But what does that mean, exactly? 
Whatever it means, the governor’s team hasn’t told Temple. The two have not always been on the same page, and they haven’t met to discuss insurance issues in the runup to this year’s session. 
To be fair, Landry, Temple and a majority of legislators were able to agree last year on a package of bills meant to improve the state’s property insurance market, which may already be starting to pay dividends. 
The Louisiana Department of Insurance has licensed 10 new homeowner insurers since the 2024 session began. Companies already doing business in the state are filing fewer (and less costly) rate increases, and are beginning to cut rates for some policyholders, according to the department.
But Temple, Landry and the Legislature have not been aligned when it comes to measures meant to address the auto insurance market. The governor vetoed one bill that business advocates supported and helped to bury others before the legislation got to a floor vote. 
This year, Temple is backing HB 34 by Rep. Brian Glorioso, which, put very simply, is meant to ensure “transparency in medical expenses” by allowing any party at trial to inform the jury what the plaintiff actually paid following an accident, as opposed to the sticker price of a given procedure. 
The bill is very similar to last year’s HB 423 by Rep. Michael Melerine, which Landry vetoed. But Senate Insurance Chair Kirk Talbot said there’s a key difference that might make it more palatable to the other side. 
Unlike Melerine’s bill, Glorioso’s does not reduce the potential size of a judgment, Talbot said; in fact, it could allow for higher judgments in some cases. It simply provides for the admissibility of medical bills and expert testimony about whether those bills are reasonable, he said. 
Other issues Temple wants to address include:
— Additional tweaks to how Louisiana handles the “proof of loss” documents that homeowners submit when they make a claim, which starts the clock regarding when the insurer has to respond and plays into potential bad faith claims.
— Adjusting “no pay, no play” rules so that uninsured drivers can’t collect large awards after an accident. Under current law, an uninsured victim cannot recover against a negligent driver for the first $15,000 in damages that relate to their injuries and the first $25,000 in damages to their property, but there are exceptions and the uninsured driver still can win compensation for severe injuries. 
— Doing away with the Housely presumption, which basically says the courts start with the assumption that an accident caused a medical condition if the symptoms allegedly begin with the accident, though the defense can offer evidence to counter the presumption. 
Temple has not been in the loop on the workers’ compensation overhaul that the administration is pushing. Lobbyist Alton Ashy, who has been deeply involved, said Temple has not been deliberately excluded, adding that insurance commissioners typically haven’t played a significant role in workers’ comp. 
For more Louisiana political news, visit www. LaPolitics.com or follow Alford on X @ LaPoliticsNow.

Pet Talk: When the fur baby meets the new baby

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:00am

From slobbering, zoomies and barking, to spit up, crawling, and crying, the transition from the joys of pet parenthood to newborn parenthood can be both exciting and intimidating — especially for the fur baby who is suddenly no longer the center of attention.
Pets and children can make great companions, as long as proper steps are taken to ensure a smooth introduction.
Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, discusses the tips and tricks new parents can use before, during, and after introducing a baby to the beloved family pet.
Evolving
environments
While the theory of pets sensing a pregnancy does not have consistent scientific evidence, Ray notes that our furry friends are likely to be at least somewhat aware of the incoming change to their family unit.
“I think many dogs and cats can sense behavioral changes in us that indicate something is new or different,” Ray said. “Oftentimes, pregnancy leads to changes in schedule, personal activity and interactions with our pets that could alert them to something new. The new items and furniture brought into the home alert them as well.”
Ray recommends beginning the introduction process before the baby is born by implementing baby-related experiences into your pet’s daily routine.
“Baby sounds, including crying, can be played early on for short periods of time while providing the pet with positive reinforcements like toys or treats,” Ray said.
Once the baby is born, but before they are brought home, parents can begin introductions by letting the pet become well-acquainted with the newborn’s smell. 
“Families often use a blanket or outfit that the baby has worn to expose animals to the baby’s scent prior to the full introduction,” Ray said.
Preparing your fur-baby for a new baby also depends on the pet’s personality and the dynamics of the home.
“A very laid-back and sweet animal may adjust easily to a baby, while an anxious or older pet, or one with medical needs, may require more preparation,” Ray said. “It’s always best to consult your primary care veterinarian for advice on how to appropriately prepare your pet.”
Hi, nice
to meet you
Once it is time to bring together your new family member and your pet, safety is the primary objective, so Ray recommends easing into the meeting with justified caution.
Begin with sight – letting your pet see the baby from across the room while gauging your pet’s interest and body language. If the initial impression seems positive, allow the dog or cat to sniff the baby to encourage a natural interaction rather than a forced one.
“Always allow space for nervous pets to run away to their kennel, cat tree or another room,” Ray said. “If at any point you’re seeing negative or concerning signs, back up and reassess or consult a behaviorist or veterinarian before proceeding.
“I would never allow a pet to be alone with your baby because unexpected bites or swats can happen, even accidentally,” Ray said. “Animals can end up hurting a newborn out of fear or uncertainty.”
Grabbing
and giggling
How well specific pets interact with young children is dependent upon the pet’s personality and history as well as environmental factors.
“Many dogs and cats are scared or nervous around kids and babies because of a lack of proper socialization or exposure to them,” Ray said.
Kids and babies often don’t understand animals’ body language and can overstep or push the limits with unintentionally bothersome behaviors like laying on the pet or pulling ears and tails. 
These behaviors are understandably alarming to animals and can lead to an animal lashing out with a bite or scratch, resulting in a hurt child.
To avoid accidents, it is important to stay aware of your pet’s body language and be quick to defuse high-tension situations.
In addition, while each animal is different, some dog breeds are known for being especially tolerant of children, earning the stereotype of being baby’s best friend.
“Dog breeds that are known as ‘nanny dogs’ include golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, Saint Bernards and Staffordshire bull terriers,” Ray said.
“That being said, there are many dogs outside these breeds that are excellent with babies and kids, and there are dogs within these breeds that are not as well-behaved around children.”
Fur-ever happy 
Making sure to cultivate your relationship with your pet and maintaining as much normalcy as possible before and after the baby’s arrival can help smooth the transition, too.
“Make time to do what your pets love; go for walks, give treats, play fetch, or play with toys as much as possible,” Ray said.
In creating a smooth and loving transition, your pet can be ready for their new best friend to enter their space and share the safe place they call home.
Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu.

Dear Abby: Woman abandoned by fiance after suicide attempt

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:00am

DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide a week ago. She had been living with her fiancé, and they shared an apartment and had two cats. My wife and I brought her home from the hospital, and she’s staying with us.
Her fiancé’s and his family’s reactions have been horrible. Instead of comforting her, they are angry at her about the stress she has caused them. He no longer calls her, and his family has blocked her on their email and social media. He will not go to their apartment.
My daughter was under stress for a long time and had been hiding her issues from her fiancé, trying to be the perfect person in front of him. This contributed to her inner turmoil. She now feels she was right to hide everything, since they all abandoned her as soon as they found out she had problems.
I have advised her that the best thing she can do in the long term is end the engagement and never see this fiancé or his family again. They have shown themselves to be horrible people. She should not marry a man who abandons her when she most needs him. I have told her this because they are not actually married, and she now has a chance to move forward for a better life. What can I do to help her?
HER DAD
DEAR DAD: Your daughter’s fiancé and his family may have done her a favor by demonstrating that in a crisis they would disappear. What your daughter needs now is intensive counseling to help her deal with the issues that drove her to attempt suicide. Help her by being patient and doing everything you can to ensure that she gets it. Keeping the number of the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) on hand would be prudent. If you need more support, contact NAMI — the National Alliance on Mental Illness — at nami.org.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 44 years. He was a drinker and smoker for 40 of those years. It’s no surprise we have had our ups and downs. Four children and five grandchildren later, I have finally realized he’s interested in just two things: beer and smoking.
A year ago, they found spots on his lungs. The doctor said the spots were small but need to be checked every year. Shouldn’t that have been a wake-up call? I have begged him to stop both, but he tells me to shut up.
I’m going to tell him I’ll be leaving the house and staying with my daughter. I love him, but I can’t watch him do this anymore. I want to live and enjoy my life. He doesn’t leave the house except to work and buy beer and cigarettes. I have had enough. I have to take what life I have left to enjoy. What do you think, Abby?
HAD ENOUGH IN NEW JERSEY

DEAR HAD ENOUGH: Truth? I’m surprised your marriage has lasted as long as it has. Your husband is addicted to alcohol and nicotine and is self-destructive. Before packing your bags, it might benefit you to join one of the 12-step support groups for families and friends of addicts because it may assuage any guilt you experience. That said, because your husband refuses to even try to change, I agree it’s time to start taking care of yourself. Watching people harm themselves is soul-killing.

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President: Department's demise won't affect funding for key school programs

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 9:56am
St. Mary gets at least $9.3 million from programs administered by Department of Education
Staff Report

President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education would eliminate the agency that administers at least $9.3 million in federal aid to St. Mary Parish public schools.
But Trump said as he signed the March 20 executive order that the aid categories representing the bulk of local funding will be “preserved in full and redistributed to various other agencies and departments.”
According to the St. Mary School Board Central Office, the district receives $11.7 million per year in funding from multiple federal programs.
The two biggest sources are Title I, which funnels resources to schools with a high percentage of students from low-income homes, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which provides money and other resources to educate children with disabilities.
St. Mary receives about $5.8 million under Title 1 and $3.5 million under the disabilities program known as IDEA. Both programs are administered by the federal Department of Education.
The $11.7 million total is equal to about 11% of the $106 million the district spent on instruction and support services in the budget year that ended June 30, according to the school system’s audit report.
Superintendent Dr. Buffy Fegenbush called the funds “essential in providing equitable services to students who need additional academic and emotional support.
“While these resources are allocated to identified students, the broader impact benefits all learners by fostering a strong, more inclusive education environment. The availability of these services enhances the overall success of our students and strengthens our school community as a whole.”
Title I is named for a section of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, a 1965 law.
It directs resources to schools where at least 40% of the students come from homes classified as low-income.
The funding can be used for a broad array of initiatives. It can be used to tutor struggling students, add to the salaries of teachers in Title I schools, buy software licenses and laptops, take steps to improve a “school climate,” for staff development and run mental health programs, for example.
IDEA became law a decade later and is central to special education funding.
According to the Department of Education website, IDEA “has pioneered educational opportunity for children with disabilities through its mandate of a free appropriate public education provided in the least restrictive environment — two primary requirements that continue to drive the education of children with disabilities today.”
The president’s executive order begins the work of eliminating the Education Department, but it’s not the final word.
The decision to end the department must come from Congress, which created the agency in 1980 by combining functions that had been performed across the federal government.
Proponents saw the department as a way to improve education opportunities for low-income people, racial and ethnic minorities, and immigrant communities.
But the department has been a long-time target for conservatives. Critics say the federal funding for schools comes with red tape and bureaucratic oversight.
They say the department usurps the authority of local school boards.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, has said he will introduce legislation to achieve Trump’s goal of shutting down the department.
“I agree with President Trump that the Department of Education has failed its mission,” Cassidy posted last week on X, formerly Twitter.

Scully takes Pelican legal battle to appeals court

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 9:53am
BILL DECKER
bdecker@daily-review.com

THIBODAUX — St. Mary businessman Jonathan Scully is going to the Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in his bid to regain control of 10 St. Mary businesses he founded.
Scully is asking the appellate court to stay a January district judge’s ruling that sends his dispute with a Lockport businessman to arbitration. He hopes to delay the arbitration, which Scully says could damage his position, while he pursues his appeal.
At issue is control of 10 companies, most involved in equipment rental, known collectively as the Pelican companies based in Berwick.
Scully, 28, built the Pelican companies into an enterprise with $5 million in annual revenue and 20 employees. With an eye on expansion, in September 2021 he began talking with Ross Laris, owner of a Lockport insurance agency, about giving up a 50.1% interest in the companies in exchange for a seven-figure loan.
In a lawsuit, Scully contends the deal was contingent on Laris’ Millennium Supply Boats making a $45 million loan, and when the money didn’t come through, the deal was no longer in effect. Loris’ attorneys argue that the deal gave Laris sole power to decide whether to lend the money.
Laris and Millennium eventually provided $2.5 million.
Later, Scully was fired as head of the companies he started, accused of failing to pay income and payroll taxes. Scully said there was no money because Laris failed to come through with the investment.
Laris has also accused Scully of interfering with the company’s operations. The most recent charge is that Scully blocked an attempt by the Pelican comptroller to regain access to company documents through Google Workspace.
Scully won a temporary restraining order in 16th Judicial District Court. But, under the terms of his agreement with Laris, any legal action had to be played out in 17th Judicial District Court, which includes Lafourche Parish.
In response to cross requests for injunctive relief, 17th District Judge Rebecca Robichaux on Jan. 15 ruled in favor of Laris and Millennium. Robichaux stayed the lawsuit pending arbitration.
She prohibited Scully from exercising any control over the companies and from taking any company property.
In asking the 1st Circuit for relief, Scully argues that he is likely to win his lawsuit because the $45 million loan never materialized, voiding the deal that gave Laris and Millennium control of the Pelican companies.
“The law does not allow MSB/Laris, on one hand, to promise a $45,000,000 loan as a capital contribution to receive controlling interest in Pelican, and on the other hand only provide the funds at their whim,” according to court documents filed on Scully’s behalf.
And he says that being forced into arbitration, which is called for in operating agreements but not in the main contract, would constitute harm.
“Scully will be prejudiced if he is required to participate in an arbitration that is ultimately determined to be improper by this Court on appeal,” according to the court documents.
Scully’s attorney argued that there is no arbitration requirement in the contract between Millennium and Scully, although what the plaintiff calls limited arbitration requirements in other documents related to the deal.
The Pelican companies involved in the dispute are Pelican Companies of America LLC, Pelican Rentals and Services LLC, Pelican Contractors of USA LLC, Pelican Industrial of USA LLC, Pelican Equipment Co. LLC, Pelican Marine and Oil LLC, Pelican Transportation and Logistics LLC, Jonathan Scully Companies LLC, Pelican Real Estate of America LLC, and Lake End Rentals LLC.

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