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Franklin coasted to a 71-58 District 7-2A victory over Jeanerette Thursday at the FHS Gym.
Brayden Ward led Franklin with 16 points, Travis Zeno collected 15, Zy’Quan Webber tossed in 12, and Jarius Boyd added 11 to polish off the double-digit scorers for Franklin.
Ward, who scored in every quarter, joined Gharin Stansbury, Jarius Boyd and Webber in on the scoring in the initial stanza as Jeanerette edged out front by an 18-17 margin over the Franklin Hornets. Boyd tossed in eight of his 11 points while Webber fired in four with Stansbury struck for three and Ward three for the Hornets.
Franklin quickly gained the upper hand in the second quarter, going on an 18-15 spurt for a 35-33 halftime cushion.
During the pivotal second stanza, Zariq Perry scored all four of his points with Travis Zeno, Josh Parker, Jabari Daye and Ward all chipping in three points apiece while Webber added two points to give the Franklin Hornets a 35-33 advantage at the half.
Jeanerette regained the lead in the see-saw affair at the end of the third quarter thanks to a 17-14 surge.
Zeno fueled the Hornets third-quarter charge with five points with his second trey and a deuce while Ward bagged a pair of 2-point baskets and a free throw with Boyd making good on a field goal and one free throw to round out the scoring for the Hornets, who trailed the Tigers by a 50-49 margin at the end of the third period.
Franklin retaliated with a 22-8 flurry to lock down the hard-fought 71-58 triumph in front of the home crowd.
Zeno and Webber poured in seven points each while Ward pumped in five and Parker tallied three sparking the Hornets’ 22-8 run as Franklin replaced the one-point deficit with an 11-point victory.
Ward finished with a team-high 16 points on five field goals and 6 of 11 free throws. Zeno tallied 15 points, bagging a pair of treys along with two deuces and 5 of 7 charity shots. Webber poured in 12 points, connecting on four shots from the floor along with 4 of 8 freebies. Boyd canned 11 points, firing in a pair of long range bombs, two 2-pointers and 1 of 2 free throws.
Other top scorers for Franklin included: Josh Parker, 7; Zariq Perry, 4; Jabari Daye, 3 and Gharin Stansbury, 3.
Shonathon Sparrow led Jeanerette with 17 points while Jaquincey Polidore and Jared Drexler finished with 13 and 12 points respectively.
CENTERVILLE _ Centerville evened its overall record to 11-11 Friday with a 90-26 triumph over Highland Baptist at the CHS Gymnasius.
Centerville improved to 11-11 on the season and 2-2 in 7-1A.
Highland Baptist is now 1-20 overall and 0-5 in 7-1A.
Centerville will host Central Catholic on tonight while Highland Baptist will host Vermilion Catholic.
Centerville raced out to a lop-sided 25-4 lead in the opening frame. Centerville took a commanding 60-10 halftime cushion. Centerville put the game out of reach by the third quarter with a 79-20 advantage. In the final quarter, Centerville strolled away with a 90-26 District 7-A victory.
Jaylon Williams connected on five treys, three deuces and 2 of 2 free throws 23 points to lead the Centerville Bulldogs.
Marquis Strawder poured in 16 points, bagging 4-2’s, 2-3’s and 2 of 2 charity shots.
Jackson Hebert added 15 points on 4-2’s, 2-3’s and 1 of 1 freebies.
Rounding out the scoring for the Bulldogs were: Landon Lanclos, 3-2’s, 1-3, 9; Tykeith Joseph, 4-2’s, 8; Jaylon Cooks, 3-2’s, 6; Andrew Johnson, 2-2’s, 4 points;
Collin Deslatte 1-3, 3; Xavier Armstrong 1-2, 2; Ryan Young, 1-2, 2 and Kobe Randolph, 1-2, 2.
Centerville went 5 for 5 from the free throw line on the night while committing 13 fouls.
M. Elrod led Highland Baptist with six points on the night.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrest:
Lauren Plessala, 30, of Gondron Road, New Iberia, was arrested Wednesday on charges of battery of a police officer, communicating of false information of planned arson, resisting an officer, threatening a public official and disturbing the peace. She was transported to the parish jail.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a suspicious person. During the investigation, Plessala was arrested.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrest:
Wayneisha Shaw, 26, of Hogan Lane, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 1:51 p.m. on a warrant for Third Ward City Court for failure to appear on charges of careless operation, driving under suspension and no insurance. Shaw was booked, processed, and released on a $495 bond.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Thaddeus Gabriel, 22, of 214 Rosebud St., Baldwin, was arrested Thursday at 7:21 p.m. on an Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for charges of principal to second degree murder and principal to attempted second degree murder. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office assisted the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office in locating Gabriel. Gabriel came to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office investigation and was subsequently arrested on the active warrant. Gabriel was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Dontavius Withers, 20, of 1553 Dillard Road, Stone Mountain, Ga. was arrested Thursday at 4:55 p.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule II crack cocaine with intent to distribute.
Marlon Thomas, 22, of 1411 Stoneleigh Hill Road, Lithonia, Georgia, was arrested Thursday at 4:55 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and transactions involving drug proceeds.
During a traffic stop investigation on US 90 in the Four Corners area, two occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of illegal drugs. The K-9 Unit narcotics detective found two bags of marijuana and $596 in cash on Thomas. Over two dozen small bags of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found in a backpack belonging to Thomas. The detective also found a bag of crack cocaine in a backpack being carried by Withers. The drugs were prepared in a manner consistent with the street level sale of the illegal drugs. Louisiana State Police assisted with the traffic stop investigation. Both subjects were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Shawn Cashio, 29, of 274 Donald Drive, Thibodaux, was arrested Friday at 10:18 a.m. on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy monitoring traffic on US 90 in Berwick observed a vehicle moving at 74 miles per hour in a posted 60 miles per hour zone. The deputy conducted a traffic stop, identified the driver as Cashio, and found that he was driving the vehicle with a suspended license. Cashio was released on a summons.
Galen Ford, 25, of Morgan City, was additionally charged Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of expired motor vehicle inspection and no motor vehicle insurance.
Ford was already incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center when a correctional deputy received the active warrant for his arrest. No bail is set.
William Carr, 28, of 415 Clemons St., Patterson, was arrested Friday at 3:09 p.m. on the charge of theft.
A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy found evidence that Carr concealed items in a bag he was carrying, with the intent of stealing the merchandise. Carr was released on a summons.
Jude Boudreaux, 19, of 3876 La. 923, Jonesboro, was arrested Friday at 10:11 p.m. on a warrant for Chitimacha Tribal Police for probation violation. A deputy conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle on La. 182 in Centerville identified Boudreaux as an occupant of vehicle and located the active warrant for his arrest. Boudreaux was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Joshua Martin, 24, of 616 Boley Lane, Charenton, was arrested Saturday at 5:40 a.m. on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and possession of Schedule I marijuana.
Calab Mitchell, 21, of 216 Cedar St., Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 5:40 a.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule I marijuana.
Sedrick Rudolph, 33, of 434 Gum Point Lane, was arrested Saturday at 5:40 a.m. on the charge of possession of Schedule I marijuana.
A deputy investigating a single vehicle crash on La. 182 near Katy Bridge Approach Road identified and spoke with the vehicle driver, Martin, and two occupants, Mitchell and Rudolph. The deputy found that Martin was driving with a suspended license at the time he lost control of the vehicle. The deputy also located a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle. All three occupants were released on summonses.
Jody Cubbedge Jr., 41, of 129 Uranus St., Bayou Vista, was arrested Saturday at 2:12 a.m. on a warrant for the charge of monetary instrument abuse.
A deputy patrolling La. 182 in the Patterson area stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The deputy identified the driver as Cubbedge and located the active warrant for his arrest. The warrant stems from an investigation in January when deputies received a report that counterfeit money was used at a business in Bayou Vista. The deputy positively identified Cubbedge as the subject who paid for goods at the store with a fake $100 bill. Cubbedge was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on the warrant. No bail is set.
Dane Farrington Jr., 36, of 2008 Keith St., Morgan City, was arrested Saturday at 8:50 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of Schedule I drugs—second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Farrington turned himself in at the St. Mary parish Law Enforcement Center on other charges. During booking, a correctional deputy located the active warrant for his arrest. No bail is set.
Damarco McDaniel, 24, of 811 Tenth St., Franklin, was arrested Sunday at 3:03 a.m. on a warrant for the charge of disturbing the peace fighting.
A deputy conducting a traffic stop on La. 182 in Baldwin identified an occupant of the vehicle as McDaniel and located the active warrant for his arrest. McDaniel was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. McDaniel was released on a $1,000 bond.
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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.
Friday, Feb. 9
6:37 a.m. 1500 block of North Third Street; Alarm.
7:59 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Alarm.
8:09 a.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Alarm.
8:12 a.m. 1900 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
9:54 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Accident.
11:55 a.m. 1800 block of Sixth Street; Theft.
12:08 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; 911 hang up.
12:08 p.m. 500 block of Belanger Street; Alarm.
2:18 p.m. Federal and Brashear avenues; Lost and found.
3:25 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Alarm.
4:17 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driving.
4:37 p.m. Elm and Marguerite streets; Traffic incident.
4:49 p.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Lost and found.
5:03 p.m. 400 block of Idaho Street; Traffic incident.
5:18 p.m. Orange and Garber streets; Patrol request.
5:28 p.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Disturbance.
5:55 p.m. 3100 block of Karen Drive; Lost and found.
6:58 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
7:22 p.m. Sixth and Marguerite streets; Loud music.
7:38 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Patrol request.
7:49 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Juvenile problem.
8:08 p.m. 900 block of Everett Street; Complaint.
8:17 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
8:33 p.m. Marguerite Street; Lost and found.
8:36 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
8:41 p.m. Union Street; Arrest.
9:23 p.m. Federal Avenue and Terrebonne Street; Loud music.
9:26 p.m. Village Drive; Traffic incident.
9:52 p.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
10:06 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
10:25 p.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
10:36 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
10:41 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Patrol request.
11:30 p.m. Greenwood Street; Utility.
11:31 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Crash.
11:41 p.m. 300 block of Greenwood Street; Complaint.
Saturday, Feb. 10
1:23 a.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Alarm.
4:10 a.m. 600 block of General MacArthur Street; Medical.
7:46 a.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Criminal damage to property.
7:59 a.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Complaint.
8:44 a.m. 800 block of North Everett Street; Alarm.
10:46 a.m. 600 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
12:19 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Alarm.
2:42 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
3:06 p.m. 1700 block of Maple Street; Criminal damage to property.
3:14 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Theft.
6:24 p.m. 800 block of Railroad Avenue; Loud music.
7:34 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
8 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Shoplifter.
8:05 p.m. 1000 block of Second Street; Complaint.
10:48 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
10:54 p.m. Third and Duke streets; Arrest.
11:03 p.m. 1000 block of Hickory Street; Assistance.
Sunday, Feb. 11
12:25 a.m. Egle Street; Disturbance.
12:44 a.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Complaint.
1:25 a.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Medical..
1:41 a.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Complaint
2:14 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
2:46 a.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
3:07 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.
4:18 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.
7:22 a.m. 2600 block of Hemlock Street; Medical.
9:34 a.m. 200 block of Levee Road; Theft.
10:48 a.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious person.
12:02 p.m. La. 182; Reckless driving.
12:14 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Accident.
12:35 p.m. 1200 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
1 p.m. 700 block of Greenwood Street; Disturbance.
1 p.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Lost and found.
4:08 p.m. Federal Avenue; Reckless driving.
4:34 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
4:44 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
4:50 p.m. 1200 block of Front Street; Alarm.
5:05 p.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
5:17 p.m. Seventh and Duke streets; Suspicious vehicle.
6:05 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.
6:10 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Suspicious vehicle.
6:30 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Arrest.
7:46 p.m. Park Street; Suspicious person.
8:03 p.m. Onstead Street and Federal Avenue; Hit and run.
8:50 p.m. 1000 block of Onstead Street; Telephone harassment.
9:32 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
9:41 p.m. 1100 block of Sixth Street; Suspicious person.
11:52 p.m. Fourth and Grove streets; Patrol request.
Monday, Feb. 12
12:24 a.m. Halsey Street; Arrest.
2:56 a.m. Railroad Avenue and Front Street; Arrest.
4:46 a.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Medical.
At top, Israel Washington III, a senior at Franklin Senior High, signed a scholarship Wednesday to attend and play football for the University of North Alabama. In attendance, and pictured with Washington are from left: Aunt Dawanna Monroe, Mom—Roshonda Baytop, Israel Washington III, Uncle Clarence Jones and Father—Israel Washington. Washington III said he has been working toward this his whole life, and thanked God for the opportunity. Below, Treviyon Biggles, a senior at West St. Mary High School, signed a letter of intent Thursday, to attend and play football for Pima Community College. Pictured here, from left: Armani Biggles—sister, Athletic Director Ashley Clark, Mom—Tillary Biggles, Defensive Coordinator Harry Coleman, Treviyon Biggles, Defensive Line Coach Kendall Mouton, Kyjuan Biggles—brother and Head Football Coach Cliff Armelin. Biggles said that he has been dreaming of this since childhood, and he dedicates the opportunity to his mother, his family and his team.
Franklin Volunteer Fire Department has established a scholarship fund in memory of late, long-time fire department member E. Louis Boudreaux.
“Louis was a 20-year member of the fire department,” Chief Chuck Bourgeois said, “and he left a profound impact on everyone he came in contact with.”
The $500 scholarship is open to all seniors enrolled in the public and private schools of St. Mary Parish for studies in fire, emergency medical, nursing or related medical fields. Applications can be obtained from the local high school guidance counselor. The submission deadline is April 26.
Franklin Volunteer Firefighter’s President Toddy Boudreaux said, “We are proud to maintain the legacy of Louis Boudreaux where the Franklin Volunteer Firefighters will invest in a child’s education in his honor.”
For additional information, contact the Franklin Fire Department at 828-6328.
Local power company Cleco is investing in students at South Louisiana Community College. Today, Cleco donated $20,000 to the SLCC Foundation to be used for student scholarships.
“Cleco is excited to offer scholarships to students from the communities we serve,” said Bill Fontenot, Cleco’s chief executive officer. “When business takes part in education, we help strengthen not only our communities, but also our workforce.”
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be established for students in degree programs and short-term training courses. Students must be enrolled fulltime, residents of Iberia Parish, and Cleco customers. They must also either be displaced workers seeking training or low-income residents.
Students can apply beginning March 15 by visiting www.solacc.edu/scholarships.
“Cleco is a partner that continually puts our students and their education first,” said Lana Fontenot, SLCC’s associate vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the SLCC Foundation. “This generous investment is not only an investment in our students, but also an investment in Acadiana.”
Last year, Cleco presented four $1,500 scholarships to students at SLCC’s Opelousas campus. Students who received theses scholarships were enrolled in the Electrical or Industrial Electronics Technology programs.
Cleco is also a partner with the college’s proposed Power Lineman Technician Training Program. The four-month program would be part of SLCC’s Corporate College division, which provides short-term, non-academic training. The community college is partnering with Cleco and several other power companies for the program. It is anticipated the program will be housed at SLCC’s Crowley Campus on Hutchinson Avenue.
Baldwin’s board of Aldermen approved Mayor Donna Lanceslin's authorization Thursday to execute the purchase of four new sewer pumps totaling $10,945 to replace present pumps which are faulty or non-functioning.
The approval came following a report from Power Specialties LLC personnel, which gave diagnostic updates and prices for replacement options.
The first two pumps set to be replaced are located on Baptiste Street, purported to be where they are most sorely in need.
In related news, Alderman Gene St. Germain shed light on the reason for Baldwin’s intermittent water stoppage this week as failed, corroded iron bolts and fittings from the water lines’ initial placement.
St. Germain conveyed the findings during the public comments portion of the meeting amidst beleaguered citizens voicing grievances with water bill inconsistencies and questionable meter readings.
Mayor Pro-tempore Margaret C. Coleman chaired the meeting for an absent Lanceslin, and directed all with water bill and sewer bill grievances, to the newly appointed town clerk, Chrystal S. Willis.
In addition, a town-wide smoke-free ordinance was approved subsequent to consensus having been reached at a public hearing held before the town board meeting. The ordinance was amended to include a provision for local parks and the bleachers therein as smoke-free zones, enforceable through removal from such zones by local police.
In announcement was the Krewe of Donnis Mardi Gras Ball, to be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the Town Civic Center, with tickets to be sold at the door for $20 each.
Closing the meeting was a resolution approved to appoint Aldermen Clarence Vappie and Donald Grimm as Baldwin representatives with Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas.
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