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Interest in SLCC school expanding, port director says

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 10:11am

Executive Director of the Port of West St. Mary David Allain announced Tuesday he feels confident the port will receive an award letter around the second week of July for federal funds from the Economic Development Administration to help in building a South Louisiana Community College-run training facility at the port.
Of interest in the facility, Allain added that despite having been touted as a welding school, and still with that charge, he has received interest from carbon black plants, sugar mills and a salt mine concerning possible curriculum implementations in instrumentation classes for those various vocations.
He also sought approval Tuesday night for $32,000 to enter into a contract with South Central Planning and Development Commission, the liaison for working with the EDA on federally funded projects.
The SLCC training school project, if indeed awarded the expected federal grant funding, and bolstered by an extra $500,000 in capital outlay funds made recently re-available, would come to an estimated $1.8 million in federal and state allocations.
In other port news, the air compressor to complete Phase I of the port’s three-phase Department of Transportation and Development project, is reportedly enroute to the port. This will complete Phase I, and mark the beginning of Phase II, the erection of a sandblast building.

Teche presents "Hunchback"

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 10:10am

Cast members of The Hunchback of Notre Dame rehearsed at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts in Franklin Tuesday. The show is set to run the last weekend in July and August 1-3. Tickets will be $20 per adult and $15 for children and seniors.
Photos: CASEY COLLIER

Radio logs for June 6

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 9:24am

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.

Tuesday, June 5

7:31 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Vehicle burglary.

7:40 a.m. 100 block of Youngswood Road; Alarm.

8:07 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182 East; Alarm.

8:22 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182 East; Building check.

9:14 a.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Assistance.

9:55 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182 East; Welfare concern.

10:16 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Assistance.

11:22 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Theft.

12:34 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Animal complaint.

12:50 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182 East; Suspicious person.

12:51 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Animal complaint.

1:26 p.m. 1000 block of Garden Street; Alarm.

1:28 p.m. 400 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.

1:47 p.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Complaint.

2:01 p.m. Brashear and Federal avenues; Vehicle accident.

2:04 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Complaint.

2:14 p.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Theft.

3:20 p.m. 1000 block of Florence Street; Complaint.

4:21 p.m. 1100 block of Cottonwood Street; Animal complaint.

4:22 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Animal complaint.

4:23 p.m. 600 block of Willow Street; 911 hang up call.

5:30 p.m. 1500 block of North Third Street; Complaint.

5:33 p.m. 800 block of Everett Street; Officer stand by.

5:34 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Animal complaint.

6:05 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Complaint.

6:06 p.m. Seventh and Marguerite streets; Stalled motorist.

6:42 p.m. Veteran’s Boulevard; Suspicious subject.

7:15 p.m. 1300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.

7:54 p.m. Bush Street; Suspicious subject.

8:26 p.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Street; Vehicle burglary.

11:07 p.m. 400 block of Bush Street; Arrest.

11:25 p.m. 900 block of Levee Road; Complaint.

Wednesday, June 6

12:03 a.m. Apple Street; Complaint.

12:23 a.m. 1000 block of Ditch Avenue; Complaint.

3:38 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Narcotics complaint.

4:06 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.

Hebert named Gatorade State Softball Player of the Year

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 2:32pm
Staff Report

Morgan City High School standout senior softball pitcher Kennedy Hebert was excited when she was nominated for the Gatorade Louisiana Softball Player of the Year Award this year.
She was honored to be named a finalist.
After anxiously waiting Sunday, assuming she would get a phone call if she won the award since the winner would be publicly announced Monday, Hebert got her answer a day later.
In addition to the many honors she has earned in her prep softball career, Hebert now joins an elite group of Louisiana softball players as the 2018 Gatorade Louisiana Softball Player of the Year.
“Whenever we found out today, he was running through the hall,” Hebert laughed, describing her father, Joe. “So excited. It’s awesome.”
Hebert, a Nicholls State signee, is the first Gatorade softball player award winner from Morgan City High School.
The award recognizes athletic, academic and character on and off the field.
As a state winner, Hebert is a finalist for the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year award, which will be announced this month.
On the field, the 5-foot, 8-inch right-handed pitcher had a 25-5 record with a 1.34 ERA with 274 strikeouts in 188 innings this season. She led the Lady Tigers (25-5) to the Class 4A state championship game.
Offensively, Hebert had a .591 batting average with 16 doubles, seven triples, six home runs, 37 runs and 58 RBIs. She stole 17 bases and compiled a .649 on-base percentage and a 1.086 slugging percentage.
A three-time District MVP, Hebert had a career .525 batting average with 44 doubles, 29 triples, 20 home runs and 169 RBIs. She scored 142 runs and struck out just 36 times in 360 at bats. She also stole 55 bases and had a .578 on-base percentage.
On the mound, she finished her career with a 65-16 mark with 20 shut outs, five no-hitters and one perfect game. She surrendered just 168 runs (77 earned) and struck out 750.
Off the field, Hebert has volunteered locally as part of multiple fundraising campaigns to benefit cancer research, and she has donated her time as a peer tutor in addition to serving as a youth softball and volleyball coach.
Hebert has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom.
Hebert said there are numerous Louisiana softball players from this year’s senior class who were deserving of this honor.
“There’s so many good athletes that it’s such an honor to be …. named this,” she said.
Her high school softball coach, Tamara Keller, said it was in gathering her packet for submission for the award, it truly showed what kind of career she had.
“I think what makes her even more special is my ability to watch her grow from her freshman year to her senior year and see her blossom into not only a great athlete but a wonderful young lady,” Keller said. “She carries herself so well. With all these accolades and accomplishments, you would never know (it because) she is incredibly humble and incredibly thankful, and she speaks to everyone when asked to.
“She is 100 percent polite,” Keller added. “I’ve never heard a coach say a bad thing about her. In fact, almost all of them compliment on how gracious she is and how great of a kid she is.”
Hebert joins recent Gatorade Louisiana Softball Players of the Year Emma Callie (EC) Delafield (2016-17, North DeSoto High School), Jensen Howell (2015-16, Holy Savior Menard Central High School), Kara Gremillion (2014-15, St. Amant High School), Katie Brignac (2013-14, John Curtis Christian School), Baylee Corbello (2012-13 & 2011-12, Sam Houston High School), Sara Corbello (2010-11, Barbe High School), Meghan Patterson (2009-10 & 2008-09, Mount Carmel Academy), Kelee Grimes (2007–08, Pineville High School), and Ashley Brignac (2006-07, John Curtis Christian School) among the state’s list of former award winners.
As a Gatorade Player of the Year, Hebert will be able to select a national or local youth sports organization to receive a grant as part of the Gatorade Play It Forward program. Every Gatorade Player of the Year state winner receives a $1,000 grant to donate and can enter for an additional $10,000 spotlight grant by writing a brief essay explaining why their selected organization deserves additional support. Twelve spotlight grants – one for each sport – will be announced throughout the year.

BHPA holds Atchafalaya Horseshoe Classic

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 2:20pm

Atchafalaya Horseshoe Classic Kemper Williams Park Patterson May 5 Class A First place, Gerald Prados (tournament champion), Centerville, 5 wins-1 loss, 47.1 ringer percentage; second place, Tim Gilmore, Bayou Vista, 4-2, 64.6; and third place, Burnie Williams, Morgan City, 4-2, 47.1. Class B First, Bobbie Richard, Church Point, 5-1, 33.8; second, Chery Matt, Lake Charles, 3½-2½, 33.3; and third, Linda Dodson, Morgan City, 3½-2½, 43.3. Class C First, Eddie Guidry, Port Allen, 5½-½, 33.3; second, Ron Smith, Lake Charles, 5-1, 35.0; and third, Tyler Bourdier, Patterson, 4½-1½, 28.8. Class D First, Julius Lovell, Bayou L’Ourse, 4½-1½, 16.7; second, Joe Primeaux, Broussard, 4-2, 12.1; and third, Ruby Navarre, Caryliss, 4-2, 6.3. Funds raised ...

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MCHS Alumni Softball Tourney set for late July

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 2:03pm
Staff Report

The second annual Morgan City High School Alumni Softball Tournament will be held July 28-29 at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson.
Registration is $250 per team, while a $25 fee per ice chest will be assessed. The team entry deadline is June 8.
Tournament proceeds will be donated to the Morgan City High School Athletic department.
For more information or to sponsor the event, contact Kevin Williams at 337-781-3540 or kevin_williams101@yahoo.com

JOYCE RITA GUILLOT BAHAM

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 1:23pm

Funeral Mass for Joyce Rita Guillot Baham of Plaucheville will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 beginning at 11 a.m. at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville and Rosary prayer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joyce was born in Plaucheville on August 7, 1930 and she passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Baham; parents, Mayo and Eva Guillot; three sisters, Nelda Gauthier, Ethel Jeansonne, and Gladys Bordelon.

Those left to cherish her memory are her four children: A.J. Baham and wife Billie of Franklin, Michael Baham of Fayetteville, GA, Patricia Robinson and husband Ray of Gonzales, Pamela Moses and husband Aaron of Cottonport; her eight grandchildren, Yvette Mire and husband Ronald, Tammy Picard and husband Adam, Nico Domangeaux, Misty Winne and husband Mitchell, Brad Robinson and wife Michele, Bridgette Hano and husband Ricky, Avery Moses and wife Kandace, and Macy Moses and wife Elizabeth. Joyce also had 17 great-grandchildren: James Meyer and wife Heather, Meghan Baham, Cameryn Burgess, Chenoa Burgess, Taylor Winne, Tristin Winne, Trinity Winne, Morgan Winne, Kendal Robinson, Shelby Robinson, Victoria Hano, Kaleb Hano, Brooklyn Hano, Payton Moses, Mia Moses, Ali Moses, and Jace Moses.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are: Avery Moses, Macy Moses, Adam Picard, III, Brad Robinson, Ricky Hano, Payton Moses, and James Meyer.

God’s Angel is now in Heaven! The family would like to specially thank all the staff members at Heart of Hospice, DME Express Equipment, and Dr. Roland Degeyter.

LENIS J. CLEMENT

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 1:22pm

February 10, 1931 - June 4, 2018

Lenis J. Clement passed away at the age of 87 on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Franklin Foundation Hospital following a tragic accident while driving his gator.

Lenis was a loving husband, and a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a native and lifelong resident of Charenton. A veteran of the United States Army, Lenis honorably served his country during the Korean War. Lenis was a lifelong sugar cane farmer, working for most of adult life on the family farm. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Golden Age Club, as well as the Knights of Columbus Baldwin/Charenton Council, where he called for bingo once a month. Some of his favorite pastimes were riding around on his gator, visiting family, friends, and the farm to offer his “advice”, and working in his garden where he grew some of the most beautiful vegetables.

Survivors include two children, Wanda C. Broussard and her husband Michael and Lenis J. “Bo” Clement Jr.; daughter-in-law, Angela C. Clements; son-in-law, Henry “Skippy” Sedatol; 14 grandchildren, Corey Broussard, Lani B. Gallimore, Trent Broussard, Kegan Clement, Nata Sedatol, Ashley C. Bajat, Becky C. York, Tonya C. Champagne, Lenis J. “Lil Bo” Clement III, Danielle Clement, Jared Clement, Sophia Clements, Jude Latiolais, and Jade Latiolais; 12 great grandchildren, Zelda, Saya, Willow, Blakeleigh, Stella, Baisen, Nata Jr., Cameron, Adeline, Evan, Avery, and Jackson; two brothers, Dale Clements and his wife Lucille, Errol Clements and his wife Betsy; one sister, Ida C. Simoneaux; one half sister, Linda Verret and her husband Ricky; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ouida Melancon Clement; his daughter, Phyllis C. Sedatol; his son, Scott L. Clement; his parents, Rene Clement and Agnes Comeaux Clement; six brothers, Lawrence, Morris, Robert, Dallas, Harold “KaTa” Clements, and an infant brother; and four sisters, Lillian C. Hebert, Louise C. Morales, Levi C. LeBlanc and Elizabeth Clements.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charenton on Thursday, June 7, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., with Father Cedric Sonnier officiating. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Corey Broussard, Trent Broussard, Lenis J. “Lil Bo” Clement III, Kegan Clement, Nata Sedatol, and Jared Clement.

Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

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Area trio named to Louisiana Softball Coaches Association All-State teams

Tue, 06/05/2018 - 11:14am
Staff Report

Three Tri-City Area softball players earned Louisiana Softball Coaches Association All-State honors in their respective classes.
Morgan City High School seniors Kennedy Hebert and Allie Vincent earned honors in Class 4A, while Central Catholic senior Taylor Picou was a Class 1A selection.
Hebert was a selection at pitcher. She finished her senior season with a 25-5 mark. In 184 innings, she allowed 59 runs (36 earned) on 105 hits with 268 strikeouts. She had a 1.37 ERA.
Offensively, she batted .591 with 16 doubles, seven triples and six home runs. Hebert collected 58 RBIs and scored 37 runs. She had a .646 on-base percentage and a 1.108 slugging percentage.
Vincent was a utility selection. She finished her senior season with a .505 batting average with 47 hits, including one double and one triple. She had 10 RBIs and 49 runs. She had a .574 on-base percentage and a .538 slugging percentage.
Picou was a utility selection. She finished the year with a .534 batting average with 14 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 37 RBIs and 44 runs. She also had 13 stolen bases.
Picou had a .557 on-base percentage, a .942 slugging percentage and a .860 fielding percentage.
Other representatives from District 7-1A, which Central Catholic competes in, who made the squad were Centerville senior infielder Rylie Candella, Hanson senior infielder Alyssa Young, Vermilion Catholic junior utility player Ainsley Mallet and Hanson sophomore utility selection Camille Baker.
Julie Riser of Division IV state champion Cedar Creek was named Coach of the Year.
One other representative from District 7-4A, which Morgan City competes in, made the squad as South Terrebonne junior catcher Maddie Boquet was a selection.
Ashley Weems of Division II state champion Parkview Baptist was chosen as the Coach of the Year.

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