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The Hephaestus King's Party was held Jan. 18 at Nico Bella in Morgan City. The party was hosted by Dr. Eric Melancon and Karen Melancon in honor of King Hephaestus LXIV Joe Sanford.

The Krewe of Amani Kids crowned its 2025 royalty Saturday at a ball at Patterson Area Civic Center. The new royals are King Jamal Harvey Jr. and Queen Blair Nash.

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Pietro Luke Lipari, affectionately known as LP, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.
LP was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was a mentor to countless people and was considered a very wise man and loving friend. Following a 49 year career in the Oil Field Industry he retired to live out his dream raising deer on his 38 acre family farm. A devout Catholic, LP was very involved in his faith and had a servant’s heart. He, along with his wife Debbie, were members of Come Lord Jesus for over 20 years and taught various classes throughout the years. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who were fortunate to have crossed paths with him in this thing we call life.
His beautiful memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of his wife of 53 years, Deborah “Debbie” May Lipari; their two sons, David Luke Lipari and his wife Liz and Danny Lipari and his wife Karrie; his grandchildren, Makayla, Addisen, and Luke; sister-in-law, Paulla Aloisio; brother-in-law, Ken Montgomery; niece, Beverly Delaune; nephew, Josh Montgomery; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke Peter Lipari and Lucy DeLuca Lipari; his sister, Nadine L. Montgomery; in-laws, BJ May and Anna Smith May; brothers-in-law, John May and Mike Aloisio; and nephews, Jacob and Ben Aloisio.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, February 20, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM led by the Bayou Vista Men’s Ultreya Group. Visiting hours will resume Friday at 8:00 AM with dismissal from the funeral home at 10:30 AM.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson during an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Following the Mass he will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Celebrant for the Mass will be Father Michael Russo with Father Angelo Cremaldi concelebrating. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be John Armato, Lenny Armato, Lenny Lipari, Josh Montgomery, Cole Lipari, and Layne Lipari.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the doctors and staff of Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Morgan City and Houma, and the many wonderful healthcare workers who helped them through this journey.
Family and friends are invited to share their memories and condolences with the family by visiting his memorial page at www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.

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. 13
9:08 a.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
9:15 a.m. Jeanerette Police Department; Arrest.
9:32 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
9:56 a.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
10:20 a.m. Franklin Police Department; Arrest.
11:07 a.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
11:37 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic.
1 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious persons.
1:49 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Arrest.
2:21 p.m. 1000 block of Hickory Street; Frequent patrol.
4:15 p.m. 500 block of Seventh Street; Arrest.
4:39 p.m. U.S. 90; Vehicle crash.
5:14 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Medical.
5:24 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:27 p.m. 600 block of Barrow Street; Medical.
5:51 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.
6:42 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
7:24 p.m. Ditch Avenue/Seventh Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
10:36 p.m. Everett Street/Federal Avenue; Suspicious person/vehicle.
11:12 p.m. 400 block of Garber Street; Theft.
Friday, Feb. 14
6:58 a.m. 200 block of Arizona Street; Medical.
7:05 a.m. 100 block of Headland Street; Medical.
9:07 a.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Complaint.
9:18 a.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
10:29 a.m. 300 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
10:44 a.m. 900 block of Willard Street; 911 hang up.
10:48 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Theft.
10:51 a.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
11:35 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Medical.
12:49 p.m. 500 block of Second Street; Animal complaint.
12:56 p.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Disturbance.
2:18 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driver.
3:01 p.m. 300 block of Adams Street; Frequent patrols.
3:46 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrant.
4:08 p.m. Second/Terrebonne streets; Reckless driver.
5 p.m. Third Street; Complaint.
5:58 p.m. 600 block of Seventh; Disturbance.
6:23 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
6:28 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Alarm.
7:58 p.m. 8300 block of La. 182; Medical.
8:25 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Theft.
10:02 p.m. Federal Avenue/Terrebonne Street; Suspicious subject.
10:05 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Juvenile complaint.
10:29 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Disturbance.
Saturday, Feb. 15
2:09 a.m. Onstead/Elm streets; Stalled vehicle.
2:16 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Shoplifter.
5:54 a.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
6:39 a.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
6:48 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
7:01 a.m. 300 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal complaint.
8:46 a.m. Levee Road; Suspicious vehicle.
9:47 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
9:55 a.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
10:10 a.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
11:21 a.m. 700 block of Cottonwood Street; Alarm.
11:25 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Hit and run.
11:55 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Theft.
12:04 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:16 p.m. 300 block of Federal Avenue; Lost and found.
1:06 p.m. 1600 block of Chestnut Drive; Medical.
1:33 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Welfare concern.
1:47 p.m. General McArthur/Fourth streets; Warrant.
2:31 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Civil.
3:22 p.m. 1600 block of Sixth Street; 911 hang up.
5:10 p.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Loud music.
5:14 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Assistance.
5:40 p.m. Egle Mill/Levee Road; Loud music.
5:45 p.m. Ditch Avenue; Animal complaint.
6:49 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Medical.
8:37 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
8:45 p.m. 900 block of Federal Avenue; Juvenile complaint.
8:55 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
9:21 p.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Subject removal.
9:22 p.m. 1200 block of South Prescott Street; Juvenile complaint.
9:25 p.m. 1700 block of Filmore Street; Hit and run.
10:25 p.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Disturbance.
11:17 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Subject removal.
11:31 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
11:51 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Loud music.
Sunday, Feb. 16
5:48 a.m. 1600 block of Elm Street; Suspicious subject.
7:06 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
7:40 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Suspicious subject.
8:29 a.m. Ninth/Willard streets; Frequent patrols.
10:05 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Theft.
10:43 a.m. 7100 block of Park Road; Telephone harassment.
11:02 a.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
11:27 a.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Disturbance.
12:27 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
12:37 p.m. Willard/Ninth streets; Suspicious subject.
1:10 p.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Open door.
1:33 p.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Vehicle burglary.
1:42 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Suspicious subject.
2:13 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
3:09 p.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Theft.
4:33 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.
6:38 p.m. La. 182/Roderick Street; Traffic incident.
7:00 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
7:16 p.m. Front/Everett streets; Fire.
7:18 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Lost and found.
8:13 p.m. 8100 block of La. 182; Patrol.
11:49 p.m. 1700 block of Victor II Boulevard; Medical.
Monday, Feb. 17
12:31 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
4:41 a.m. 1300 block of Victor Ii; Open door.