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Senior Albert Badosa-Soler earned a tie for third and junior Jack Lee placed ninth as the Nicholls State University men’s golf team maintained its standing from Monday with a 297 in the final round Tuesday to take third in the Atchafalaya Intercollegiate.
Nicholls had a three-round score of 879 (294-306-297), finishing eight strokes back of Jacksonville State for second. University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley won the team title with an 881, led by medalist Alvaro Hernandez, who shot an even 216.
Badosa, the Southland Conference defending champion, shot a 1-over 73 in the final round, as did Lee. Badosa was 2-over through nine but quickly went under with a birdie on 11 and an eagle on 13. He closed the round with two bogeys and three pars for a final total of 221.
Lee has played in the tournament three times and has three top-10 finishes. He duplicated his ninth-place finish from last year with a 223, carding three birdies for the round.
Playing in their first Atchafalaya Intercollegiate, Connor Campbell tied for 22nd with a 229 and Edouard Cholet finished tied for 29th. Campbell posted his best outing with a 74 Tuesday, helped by three birdies. Cholet matched his 80 from the previous round and had an eagle for a 229.
Baker Stevenson also turned in a 229 after shooting a 77. He recorded both of his birdies on the back nine.
Competing as an individual, Liam Bryden just missed a top-10 finish as he tied for 12th. He was consistent throughout the event, shooting 3-over in each round for a 225. Chad Watts-Denyes shot a 76 (228) and was tied for 20th, while Zachary Barrios posted a 78 (237).
Hernandez took the medalist honor by four strokes, besting teammate Pedro Lamadrid. Hernandez shot a 75 Tuesday, but his 68 in the second round was the only score under 70 for the entire field.
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The Colonels have a quick turnaround, heading to Florida State this weekend for the Seminole Intercollegiate. The teams will play Saturday and Sunday.
An 18-year-old Bayou L'Ourse man has been arrested in connection with multiple home and vehicle burglaries in the Belle River area, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said in a news release.
—Austin Cole Williams, 18, of Aristle Road in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Feb. 16 on charges of four counts of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and two counts of simple burglary of vehicles.
The arrest was made in connection with a series of automobile and residential burglaries reported Oct. 11, 2017, to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office.
Investigators determined that the crimes had occurred reasonably closed to each other in the Belle River area. Detectives determined that automobiles had been rummaged through and personal items including a least one shotgun had been stolen, Falcon said. Detectives noted that forced entry had been made into several homes, Falcon said.
Detectives have recovered some of the stolen items. With the public’s assistance, video surveillance, multiple interviews and mutual aid from the St. Martin and Bienville Parish sheriff’s offices, several suspects were identified and charged.
Krislyn Vining, 23, of Sisters Landing in Berwick, and Kaleb Smith, 17, of Maple Street in Morgan City, were previously arrested in the case on the same charges as Williams.
Also in the same case, Taylor Rosson, 20, of Ribbonwood Drive in Denham Springs, had bee previously arrested on charges of four counts of principal to simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and two counts of principal to simple burglary of vehicles.
Williams remains in the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bail hearing.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With temporary taxes expiring in fewer than five months, lawmakers appeared far from agreement Tuesday about what taxes they might support to close the budget gap created by the expiration.
Dividing lines were evident as the House Ways and Means Committee started sifting through tax bills on the second day of a 17-day special session called by Gov. John Bel Edwards to close the $994 million gap for the financial year starting July 1.
"I am concerned if we can get there with the piecemeal approach that seems to be taking shape here," said New Orleans Rep. Walt Leger, the top-ranking Democrat in the House.
Some Republicans won't support taxes at all, and those willing to consider taxes are leaning toward sales taxes, including partial renewal of the temporary 1 percent state sales tax set to expire. One proposal that appears to be gaining traction in the GOP involves renewing one-quarter of the expiring sales tax.
Democrats are more interested in income tax changes, such as changing the personal income tax brackets to boost taxes paid by middle- and upper-income earners and cutting breaks for taxpayers who itemize deductions on their income tax returns. Those proposals are in line with the recommendations of a Louisiana task force of tax experts and policy analysts.
Among proposals getting the widest combined interest is legislation to permanently eliminate some sales tax breaks. But even in areas of agreement, lawmakers differ about which tax breaks should be removed, particularly how much of the state's permanent 4 percent sales tax should be charged on business utilities.
Rep. Kenny Havard, a St. Francisville Republican, is proposing one of the most far-reaching bills targeting the elimination of sales tax breaks.
"Sales tax is the fairest tax," Havard said. "If you start giving exemptions, then it's not fair anymore."
His GOP colleagues suggest his bill goes too far in stripping exemptions for businesses.
Leger hit resistance Tuesday as he suggested the income tax changes.
"We are all too reliant on the sales tax as a matter of deriving revenue to pay for the services of government," he said. "This is a way to try to balance things out."
Rep. Dodie Horton, a Haughton Republican, said the bill would harm the middle class.
"I can't support something like this," she said. "To me, there's nothing fair about it."
The Ways and Means Committee is expected to start voting on proposals Wednesday.
Most of the biggest-ticket proposals need a mix of Republicans and Democrats to pass the full Legislature, but the committee is packed with Republicans who will determine which bills get advanced to the full House for debate.
While the tax bills didn't move, the House Appropriations Committee began advancing spending control proposals pushed by House Republican leaders.
Among the measures advanced without objection was a proposal by House Speaker Taylor Barras to tighten Louisiana's spending cap, to limit government growth. The New Iberia Republican said the current cap is "not a useful tool" and needs to be reworked.
The Edwards administration expressed concern, saying Barras' proposal is so restrictive that it could trigger the need for two-thirds votes for even the most minor midyear budget adjustments.
A 47-year-old Morgan City man was booked Tuesday on nine more counts of burglary to add to two other burglary charges stemming from a string of vehicle burglaries in the area, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Shawn Patrick Harding, 47, of Mount Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of nine counts of simple burglary.
Police began an investigation in regard to numerous vehicle burglaries in the Morgan City area that occurred from early January through Feb. 4.
During the investigation, Harding was arrested Feb. 4 by patrol officers on two counts of simple burglary. The investigation was continued and resulted in the execution of a search warrant in the area of Mount Street that was linked to Harding, Blair said.
Investigators recovered multiple items that were taken during the recent burglaries, Blair said. During the investigation, detectives were able to link Harding to nine additional burglaries that had occurred. Warrants were prepared for Harding’s arrest. Harding was transported from St. Mary Parish jail and booked into Morgan City jail.
Blair reported that officers responded to 41 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Douglas Dilsaver Jr., 35, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of hydrocodone, possession of oxycodone, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant charging him with failure to appear for trial.
Patrol officers responded to the area of Grizzaffi Street in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived, and Dilsaver was identified.
Dilsaver had an active arrest warrant through 16th Judicial District Court. Dilsaver was also in possession of suspected hydrocodone, oxycodone, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Dilsaver was jailed.
—Nathaniel Jones, 60, of Cherry Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:41 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft less than $1,000.
Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of La. 182 in regard to a theft. Officers arrived, and Jones was identified. Jones allegedly took merchandise valued at $89.85 from the business, Blair said. Jones was jailed.
—Herman T. Solone, 26, of Cardinal Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:56 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging him with two counts of failure to appear to pay a fine and a 16th Judicial District Court warrant charging him with failure to appear for revocation.
Solone was located and arrested at the Berwick Police Department on warrants. Solone was transported to Morgan City jail.
—Danny K. Willis Jr., 32, of Hickory Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer by giving false information and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.
Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of La. 182 in regard to an alarm activation. Officers arrived and Willis was located in front of the business.
Willis allegedly provided officers with a false name before being identified, Blair said. Willis was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The incident took place within a drug-free zone. Willis was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 41 complaints and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Kimberly Scott, 20, of Riverview Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 4:42 a.m. Tuesday on charge of obstruction of justice.
A deputy stopped a pick-up truck for a vehicle violation on La. 182 in Amelia. The deputy spoke with the occupants including a passenger identified as Scott. While speaking with her, the deputy smelled the odor of marijuana on her, Anslum said.
A Morgan City police officer arrived to assist deputies with the traffic stop investigation and found evidence that Scott ate a piece of a marijuana cigarette after seeing the deputy’s patrol unit, Anslum said. The deputy also found evidence that Scott used marijuana prior to the traffic stop and that she ate the marijuana, Anslum said. Scott was jailed with no bail set.
—Scott Mayon, 46, of Hebert Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of simple criminal damage to property.
A deputy observed a motorist in need of assistance off Lake Palourde Road in Amelia. The deputy identified the driver as Mayon and located the active warrant for his arrest. Mayon was jailed with no bail set.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:
—Herman Solone, 26, of Cardinal Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday on a Morgan City warrant. Solone was transferred to the Morgan City Police Department.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.
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, Feb. 20
7:02 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182 East; Suspicious person.
8:03 a.m. Catherine Street; Complaint.
8:07 a.m. 900 block of Spruce Street; Juvenile problems.
11:44 a.m. 200 block of Utah Street; Vehicle burglary.
11:46 a.m. 1000 block of Missouri Street; Complaint.
11:49 a.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Complaint.
11:51 a.m. 400 block of Fourth Street; Criminal damage to property.
12:09 p.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Disturbance.
12:22 p.m. 100 block of St. Claire Street; Medical emergency.
12:26 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182 East; Theft.
2:39 p.m. Mayon Street; Vehicle accident.
3:11 p.m. 1500 block of Chestnut Drive; Alarm.
3:39 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Traffic incident.
3:47 p.m. 200 block of Everett Street; Suspicious person.
4:03 p.m. Keith near Justa streets; Vehicle accident.
5:09 p.m. Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
5:12 p.m. Myrtle Street and La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
5:15 p.m. Lesley Drive; Missing juvenile.
6:09 p.m. Mount and Birch streets; Complaint.
6:39 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Patrol request.
6:55 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Alarm.
7:43 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Animal complaint.
8:55 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
9:13 p.m. Pecos Street; Assistance.
10 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Arrest.
11:38 p.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Medical.
11:40 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
2:25 a.m. 700 block of Cottonwood Street; Alarm.
3:58 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
5:13 a.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.
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1939 - 2018
It is with great sadness I announce the loss of my husband, Andrew (Andy), who died peacefully in his home after an extended illness on Feb. 15, 2018. Andy was born on June 25, 1939.
He was the son of Philip John Marino and Annie Marion Dimiceli Marino. He was born and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana. He attended Nicholls State College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. He then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Computer Science at the University of Southwest Louisiana. He worked at various United States Air Force Stations around the country with different companies as a Computer Systems Analyst. He proudly served in the United States Air Force Reserve for six years.
He was a Master Carpenter and was a loyal fan of the LSU Tigers and the Saints. He devoted his life to God, his family and country. He made his home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, but his heart was always in Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Michael Marino; son, Drew Marino; daughter, Angie Marino Morris and her husband Billy Morris; and five grandchildren, Cody Michael Urenda, Kory Bear Bryant Marino, Collin Nicholas Urenda, Austin Dakota Marino and Michelle “Mickey” Olexa Marino. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren; his sister, Frances Marino Bonner; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death was his brother, Carlo Marino.
A service will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 110 St. Mary Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Visitation will be from 10 – 10:30 a.m., a Rosary will be said around 10:30 a.m. and a Mass to follow at 11 a.m. He will be taken to Rose Lawn Cemetery in Gulf Breeze for further ceremony before his inurnment.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, “PAWS”, 752 Lovejoy Rd, NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze. You may offer condolences, share memories and sign the guestbook at: www.roselawn-fh.com.
August 1, 1949-February 18, 2018
David Joseph Stevens Sr., 68, a resident of Berwick, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, while camping with his family.
David was born Aug. 1, 1949, in Morgan City, the son of Joseph Stevens and Beatrice Thibodeaux Stevens.
He was a man that loved and adored his wife of 45 years and his three children and many grandchildren. David was one of the hardest working men anyone could have ever known. He was a wonderful provider for his family. There wasn’t a person who met him that didn’t love him. There was never a joke that would go untold and everyone will remember him for his humor, love, and compassion. He was able to spend his last day surrounded by his family doing what he loved; camping, fishing, and barbecuing.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivian Marie Broussard Stevens of Berwick; three children, David J. Stevens Jr. of Berwick, Sheri Boutte and husband Samuel Jr. of Patterson, and Corey Stevens of Berwick; nine grandchildren, Austin Stevens, Alaysha Stevens and fiancé Brooke Deshotel, Samuel Boutte III, Brandon Boutte, Chaz Stevens, Katelyn Stevens, Braylon Stevens, Brennan Stevens and Mason Stevens; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Myers; godchildren, James Broussard Jr. and Colene Smith; one daughter-in-law, April Candella of Luling; one sister, Laura Lee Howell of Foley, Alabama; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved friend and dog, Tessy.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Beatrice Thibodeaux Stevens; and his brother-in-law/best friend, James Broussard Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at Twin City Funeral Home with Pastor Charley Driskill officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Twin City Funeral Home with the visitation resuming from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Following the services, David will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery with Military Honors being rendered by Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard and the St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Jesse Hebert, Paul Brown, Jared Gilbert, Boutte family, Jacobs family, Thomas family, King family, the Broussard family and many other friends and family for all the love and support.
Robert Bergeron Sr., 74, a native of Mamou and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Morgan City.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Friday at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte with a rosary at 1 p.m., followed by a mass at 2 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte.
He is survived by a son, Robert Bergeron Jr. of Vidrine; two daughters, Julie Prudhomme of Vidrine and Jonell Deshotels of Reddell; four brothers, Larry Bergeron and Joel Bergeron, both of Chicot, Regis Bergeron of Independence and Johnny Bergeron of Vidrine; one sister, Janice Fairchild of Sunset; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.
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