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RICHARD ALBERT HAUSER

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:28am

Richard Albert Hauser, 89, a native of Cardwell, Virginia, and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away February 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Richard was born November 23, 1935, in Lewisville, NC, the son of AC Hauser and Elizabeth Hinesdale Hauser.
Richard never met a stranger; he was always willing to help anyone.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Catherine Comeaux Hauser; two daughters, Deborah Olivier of Stephensville and Kim Cape and husband Mike of Houma; five grandchildren, Michael Aucoin and companion Bobbi Launey of Morgan City, Heather Booty of Morgan City, Stephen Darce and wife Wena of Raymond, MS, Brandon Darce and wife Heather of Sitka, Alaska, Laura Schmitt and husband Adam of Houma; six great-grandchildren, Jayme Winiger, Kaylee Richard and husband Taylor, Briana Toups and fiancé Dylan Fontenot, Abbie Schmitt, Madison Schmitt, and Jamey Darce; two great-great-grandchildren, Bradlee and Archer Richard, and one great-great-grandchild on the way, baby Richard; three sisters, Jane Layne, Jean Custalow of Virginia, and Arlene Monroe of Kentucky; brothers, Roy and Jimmy Hauser of Virginia; very special nephews and niece, Jesse and Christine Comeaux, Jesse Comeaux Jr., and Colby Comeaux; many other nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, AC Hauser; mother, Elizabeth Hinesdale Hauser; father-in-law, Ervin Comeaux; mother-in-law, Helen Morgan Comeaux; son-in-law, Eddie Olivier; brothers, Fred Hauser, Tom Hauser, and Leonard Hauser; sisters, Lorraine Gary and Ruth Bass.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Twin City Funeral Home with Father Francis Kayaye officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Twin City Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. After services, Richard will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

SHANE MICHAEL VEDOL

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:27am

Shane Michael Vedol, 51, of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
Services were Friday at Siracusaville Recreation Center.
He is survived by his wife, Santa Maria Vedol; sons, Andrel Clark and Logan Linston; daughter, Alicia Davis; mother, Linda Vedol; sisters, Marjorie Brown and Pamela Broussard; and brothers, Paul Joseph Jr., Samuel Joseph and Levar Variet.
He was preceded in death by his father, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Honored for service to 911

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:26am

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At their monthly meeting Thursday, St. Mary Parish Communications Board members presented a plaque of appreciation to Charlette Angeron for 25½ years of loyal dedicated service to the district. She retired Jan. 25. A second plaque with the same inscription will be displayed in the boardroom. Shown from left are Duval Arthur III, Sheriff’s Association representative; Justin Martin, Fire Association representative; Chairman Edward Smith; Jimmy Broussard, Homeland Security representative; Scott Verret, Louisiana State Police representative; and Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan, city police representative. Not pictured is Vice Chaiman Travis Mayon, at-large representative.

Danos acquires assets of X-Pro Valves

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:23am

Danos announced Feb. 25 that it has acquired substantially all the assets of X-Pro Valve LLC along with Surplus Valve Warehouse LLC, which owns X-Pro’s inventory.
This acquisition increases Danos’ valve and wellhead service offering, strengthening its position in providing premium valve services to the industrial and energy industries, the company said in a press release.
“This opportunity will strengthen our capabilities and allow us to better serve our customers,” said Danos CEO Paul Danos. “We are excited to provide greater value to existing Danos customers while introducing new customers to our highly skilled valve service team, led by our Operations Manager Dustin Hebert, a 20-year industry veteran.”
The acquisition includes surplus and reconditioned valves as well as fixed assets.
Since 2019, Danos has offered valve services including field services, hydrostatic testing, inspections, repairs, replacements and rebuilds.
X-Pro Valve is well-known for its expertise in supplying and refurbishing valves to the industry, with attention to specialty valves. Danos Ventures, the family-owned investment company, facilitated the transaction on behalf of Danos LLC.

Bill would stiffen penalties for repeat offenders

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:17am
NOLAN McKENDRY, The Center Square

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose stricter mandatory sentencing requirements for repeat violent offenders, following the death of Lafayette SWAT officer Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette.
House Bill 11, authored by Rep. Chad Boyer, R-St. Landry, seeks to change how the state handles multiple convictions for violent crimes.
The bill, named “The Segus Jolivette Act,” would require harsher sentences for repeat offenders. Under current Louisiana law, a person with multiple felony convictions can face enhanced sentences if the district attorney invokes the state’s Habitual Offender Law. However, prosecutors are not required to do so, and some repeat offenders receive sentences that critics say are too lenient.
Under HB 11, if a person is convicted of a felony crime of violence — defined under existing law — and the district attorney does not pursue habitual offender status, the following mandatory sentences would apply:
A third conviction would result in a sentence of at least 50% of the maximum penalty for a first-time offense.
A fourth or subsequent conviction would result in a sentence of at least 75% of the maximum penalty for a first-time offense.
Additionally, the bill would allow a jury to consider prior convictions when determining a verdict, a change from the current law that prohibits jurors from factoring in past offenses when deciding guilt in a current case.
The proposed law follows the killing of Jolivette, who was fatally shot during a SWAT standoff in July 2024.
While initial reports suggested that the suspect, Nyjal Hurst, fired the fatal shot, investigations later revealed that Jolivette died from “friendly fire”— a bullet fired by another SWAT officer. However, many in law enforcement, including Duson Police Chief Kip Judice, argue that Hurst is ultimately responsible.
“Had this guy carried out the sentence he received in 2022, we would not even be seeing him until 2030. He would still be locked up. Corporal Jolivette would still be alive,” Judice told KADN News 15 in August.
Despite having four felony convictions for violent offenses, Hurst had only served seven months in prison. This, Judice contends, is a failure of Louisiana’s justice system — one that HB 11 aims to correct by ensuring repeat offenders serve significantly longer sentences

Morgan City police radio logs for Feb. 27-March 3

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:02am

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, Feb. 27
8:07 a.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Theft.
8:25 a.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Animal complaint.
9:25 a.m. Greenwood Street/Victor II Boulevard; Vehicle accident.
10:30 a.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
11:29 a.m. 2000 block of Maple Street; Complaint.
12:11 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Fight.
1:19 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
1:35 p.m. 900 block of Spruce Street; Medical.
1:48 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Warrants.
2:01 p.m. 400 block of Lawrence Street; Complaint.
2:15 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrants.
4:09 p.m. 300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
4:31 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
5:08 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Lost and found.
5:15 p.m. 500 block of Garber Street; Complaint.
5:21 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
5:48 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Complaint.
6:05 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Loud music.
6:26 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
7:28 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Alarm.
9:28 p.m. 1600 block of Azalea Drive; Animal complaint.
Friday, Feb. 28
12:27 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
2:14 a.m. Morgan City; Building checks.
2:27 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
3:41 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Medical.
5:21 a.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Search warrant.
8:15 a.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
9:12 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Assistance.
10:01 a.m. 200 block of Florida Street; Assistance.
11:24 a.m. 800 block of David Drive; Subject removal.
12:40 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
12:43 p.m. 700 block of Fig Street; Animal complaint.
2:11 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Disturbance.
3:01 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Medical.
4:23 p.m. 200 block of Florida Street; Assistance.
6:07 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Crash.
7:18 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:44 p.m. Sixth/Gen McArthur streets; Complaint.
8:16 p.m. Sixth/Gen McArthur streets; Medical.
8:34 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.
9:46 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Alarm.
9:47 p.m. Everett/Fifth streets; Arrest.
10:20 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
10:39 p.m. Headland/Short streets; Suspicious subject.
10:45 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
10:47 p.m. Greenwood/Fifth streets; Loud music.
10:52 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Complaint.
11:23 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
Saturday, March 1
1:04 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; 911 hang up.
2:11 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
3:44 a.m. Ninth/Florence streets; Suspicious subject.
9:13 a.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:27 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Medical.
12:58 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
1:17 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
2:31 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:35 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
6:23 p.m. 400 block of Seventh Street; Juvenile complaint.
6:40 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
6:54 p.m. Sixth/Hilda streets; Arrest.
7:07 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
7:16 p.m. 2000 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
8:14 p.m. General McArthur/General Hodges streets; Arrest.
9:04 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Subject removal.
9:12 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Subject removal.
10:09 p.m. Eighth/Marguerite streets; Arrest.
10:15 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
11:35 p.m. 2500 block of Cedar Street; Medical.
Sunday, March 2
12:27 a.m. 500 block of Greenwood Street; Assistance.
12:50 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
1:27 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
9:33 a.m. 500 block of Marshall Street; Criminal damage to property.
9:43 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Suspicious person.
9:56 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Remove subject.
10:07 a.m. 1000 block of Shaw Drive; Hit and run.
12:34 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Domestic.
1:07 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
2:57 p.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
3:14 p.m. Clothilde/Ninth streets; Assistance.
4:11 p.m. Clothilde/Seventh streets; Fight.
4:57 p.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; Animal complaint.
5:07 p.m. U.S. 90 West/Bridge; Stalled vehicle.
5:29 p.m. Sixth/Onstead streets; Reckless driver.
5:32 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Simple assault.
5:54 p.m. Victor II Boulevard/La. 70; Suspicious vehicle.
6:09 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Juvenile complaint.
6:25 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Loud music.
6:54 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Complaint.
7:41 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
8:39 p.m. 1000 block of Front Street; Arrest.
11:01 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
11:35 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.
11:42 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Open door.
Monday, March 3
3:38 a.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Medical.

Krewe of Galatea rolls in Morgan City

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 3:05pm

Bright skies and warm weather helped bring out a crowd for Sunday's Krewe of Galatea parade.

Next up on the East St. Mary parade schedule:

--Krewe of Amani, 1 p.m. Monday in Patterson

--Krewe of Hera, 7 p.m. Monday in Morgan City

--1 p.m. Siracusa, 1 p.m. Tuesday beginning on Siracusa Road

--Krewe of Hephaestus, 2 p.m. Tuesday

Krewe of Dionysus parade rolls

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 4:08pm

Blue skies and mild temperatures greeted members of the Krewe of Dionysus as its parade rolled Saturday through Berwick.

The Review/Bill Decker

History on the march: first African American majorette

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 5:45pm

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Between 1978 and 1981, Jo-Lynn Dardar (Young) made history as the first African American majorette of the MCHS Marching Tiger Band at Morgan City High School in Morgan City. She progressed to co-captain in her second year, marking a significant milestone in Black history. Following graduation,  she attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette (now known as UL Lafayette) and majored in general studies and business development. Subsequently, Dardar relocated to New Orleans to pursue a career in cosmetology, graduating in 1997. She became a teacher in 2005 at William Hart Elementary in Gretna. But before her first year, she was displaced from her home due to Hurricane Katrina and relocated with her family to Houston, where she currently resides. She is still an educator in the Spring Independent School District.  Dardar was honored with the first 2024-2025 Guest Teacher Of The Year Award. She says her mission is to continue to empower a new generation of innovators and trailblazers. 

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