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CCHS qualifies competitors in six events for state track and field meet

The Central Catholic track and field teams qualified competitors in six events for state competition during the Region II-1A meet at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette April 24. The Eagles qualified competitors in four events, while the Lady Eagles qualified competitors in two events for the Allstate Sugar Bowl/Louisiana High School Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field State Meet, which will be held Friday. On the boys’ side, Tyler O’con advanced to state in the javelin following a second-place finish with a throw of 164-feet, 8-inches, while he also made it to state after finishing third in the 110-meter hurdles with ...

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Delay in steel tariffs

Shipbuilding employs 800-1,000 St. Mary Parish people, according to federal statistics. They may have gotten a break Tuesday, when the Trump administration announced a 30-day delay in the imposition of new tariffs on steel, a major component in shipbuilding.

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Berwick boys' track and field wins 2nd district title in school history

Berwick High School won the team title at the District 8-3A Championship Relays April 19 at Berwick High School. The Panthers, who scored 178 points to easily distance itself from second-place Kaplan, won the school’s second boys’ district title in school history. The Panthers’ other team title came in 2002. Patterson finished fourth in team scoring with 68 points. On the girls’ side, Kaplan won the team title with 165 points. Locally, Berwick finished fifth with 50 points, while Patterson was sixth with 35 points. On the girls’ side, Elisa Baranco of David Thibodaux and Rylie Frick of Kaplan shared the Field MVP ...

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Tax exemption rules are moving target

Did the Governor's Office throw a wrench in St. Mary Parish's proposed system for attracting manufacturers by changing the rules? Not at first glance, officials say. And the changes in the Louisiana Industrial Tax Exemption Program being proposed by Gov. John Bel Edwards may make the program more attractive to local governments, too. But the change in rules "is frustrating," said Parish President David Hanagriff. For the last two years, an executive order has given local governments a voice in whether tax exemptions can be granted to new or existing manufacturers. Before 2016, the exemptions were at the discretion of the Louisiana Board of ...

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Berwick High School sweeps St. Mary Parish High School Championship Relays

Berwick High School swept the team titles at the St. Mary Parish High School Championship Relays April 12 at Berwick High School. The Panthers scored 223 points, while the Lady Panthers totaled 156 points. Berwick swept the boys’ individual honors as Josh Carver was the Field MVP, Ian Valdez, the Track MVP and Kenan Jones, the Outstanding Performer. Carver won the high jump with a leap of 6-feet, 4 inches, placed fifth in the long jump with a 19-foot, 5-inch effort and was second in the triple jump with a leap of 41 feet, 10 inches. Valdez won the 800-meter run in 2:07.78 ...

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Wheel House for May 1

BERWICK
Housing Authority taking applications for all units from 8:15-11 a.m. and 1:15-3 p.m. May 8-9 and 16-17. Must bring birth certificates and Social Security cards for all members of the household, picture ID for all members over 18 and current proof of income. For info call 985-385-1546.

DAY CAMP
Held by Morgan City Recreation Department in three, two-week sessions: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4-15, 18-29 and July 2-13 (closed July 4). Drop off begins at 7:45 a.m. and pickup shall not exceed 5:15 p.m. Cost $175 per child, per session. Open to ages 6 (by May 1) up to 12 (cannot turn 13 before July 31). Applications at MCRD, Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m. Sack lunch provided beginning June 11, must bring own lunch until then.

CAROL ANN VERRETTE LEGER

Carol Ann Verrette Leger, a native of Berwick and a longtime resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the age of 72.
Those left to cherish Carol’s beautiful memory is her husband of 53 years, Mitchell Leger; three daughters, Melissa Leger Alleman and her husband, Marshall, Karen Leger, and Michelle Leger Stelly and her husband, Joseph; her grandchildren, Ashton Leger, Matthew Alleman, Nicholas Stelly, Samantha Oubre, Chase Stelly, Marissa Alleman and Mason Oubre; and two great-grandchildren, Alaina Alleman and Nathanial Stevens. She is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Arceneaux and Louella Verrette; one brother, Harry Verrette; and her fur baby, Jolie Blanc.
She joined in heaven her parents, Harry Verrette Sr.; her mother, Magnolia LeBlanc Verrette; two sisters, Ann Broussard and Irene Sherman; and one brother, Bobby Lombas.
A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, Carol was part of the Morgan City Women’s Bowling Association for many years. She also loved to play cards and games, especially Pokeno, with her friends, as well as bake cakes (wedding, birthday, pretty much any kind of cake). She was very dedicated to St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, and helped lead their Youth Organization. A terrific cook, Carol tended to the needs of her family and home diligently. Her husband, Mitchell, tended their garden and she canned what they grew together. More recently, she took up coloring as a favorite pastime. She will be greatly missed.
The family requests that a time of visitation be observed on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. Dismissal will follow services.

Gift to Special Olympics

The St. Mary Special Olympics recently received a check from the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12179. This donation was half of the funds raised from the council’s annual Tootsie Roll drive. Steve Harris, left, coordinator of related services for the St. Mary Parish school system, receives the $1,000 check from Holy Cross Council 12179 Tootsie Roll Chairman Kenny Duval.

Two men accused of selling counterfeit meth

Staff Report Morgan City police arrested two men suspected of selling methamphetamine, and then charged them with trying to sell counterfeit meth, said Police Chief James Blair. —Kentrell A. Davis, 33, of Freret Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:52 p.m. Friday and charged with manufacture or distribution of a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance, prohibited acts, false representation and resisting an officer. —Lucious Romero, 42, of North Third Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:52 p.m. Friday and charged with manufacture or distribution of a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance, prohibited acts, false representation, resisting an officer and obstruction of justice. Investigators with ...

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Police Reports 5-1-18

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Cory Chapman, 53, of 403 Verdun Lane, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 4:56 p.m. on the charge of theft.
Angela Campbell, 54, of 507 Orange St. #3, Morgan City, was arrested Monday at 6:56 p.m. on the charge of theft.
Deputies investigated a complaint of shoplifting at a store on La. 182 in Amelia. Deputies learned from store personnel that two subjects left the business without paying for several items. Deputies and Morgan City Police identified the suspects as Campbell and Chapman. Deputies located Chapman at a residence in Siracusa and Campbell at a location in Morgan City. Following the investigation, Campbell and Chapman were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Breanna Hillebran, 19, of 2415 Pecan St., Morgan City, was arrested Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. on a warrant for charges of battery of a dating partner, disturbing the peace, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and criminal damage to property.
The warrant was issued following an investigation into a complaint of a domestic battery at a residence in Bayou Vista. The deputy collected evidence that Hillebran entered into the residence without permission, began yelling, and then struck the female victim. Hillebran was located at a business in Morgan City on the warrant and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Hillebran was released on $1,000 bail.
Nicholas Francis, 39, of 113 Fortier Lane, Jeanerette, was arrested Tuesday at 3:22 a.m. on a Jeanerette City Court warrant for failure to appear on the charge of careless operation. A deputy came into contact with Francis at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. While speaking with Francis, the deputy located the active warrant for his arrest. Bail is set at $250.
Ashlyn Rock, 18, of 1001 Lia St., Patterson, was arrested Monday at 6:34 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule II hydrocodone and driving on roadway laned for traffic violation.
Aaron Ross, 22, of 1001 Lia St., Patterson, was arrested Monday at 6:21 a.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of THC wax and transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity.
Codie Adams, 19, of 715 Kellie Drive, Patterson, LA was arrested Monday at 6:21 p.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule I drugs.
Narcotics detectives working in the Centerville and Ricohoc area observed a vehicle driving onto the shoulder of US 90. Detectives conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Rock and the two passengers were identified as Ross and Adams. Detectives smelled the strong odor of marijuana coming from the car and received consent to search the vehicle. Detectives located marijuana, THC wax, and cigar wrappings in the vehicle. They also located over a dozen hydrocodone pills in Rock’s purse. As the investigation progressed, detectives also located $780 in cash on Ross and collected evidence that Ross sold the illegal drugs. Adams was released on a summons. Rock and Ross were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and later released on bond.
Franklin Third Ward Marshal Carla B. Weidenboerner reported the following arrest:
John Foster, 36, of 312 Easy St., Franklin, was arrested at his residence Monday at 1:58 p.m. by Franklin deputy marshals for a Franklin Third Ward City Court warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on original charges of driving without a license and proper equipment required on vehicles. Foster was transported to the franklin police department, booked and held on a $350 cash bond.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
David Hayes, 32, of La. 182, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 1:36 p.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule II narcotics.
Hayes was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
Joseph James, 36, of Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 6:50 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I narcotics marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia—second offense.
James was booked, processed, and released on a $4,500 bond.

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