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Radio logs for Jan. 10

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 10:56am

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, Jan. 9

6:25 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.

7:05 a.m. 1200 block of Onstead Street; Assistance.

7:06 a.m. 600 block of Michigan Street; Medical.

7:25 a.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Harassment.

8:46 a.m. 100 block of Third Street; Assistance.

9:34 a.m. 900 block of Youngs Road; 911 hang up.

9:46 a.m. 1400 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.

10:16 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Suspicious person.

10:42 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Medical.

10:59 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Theft.

11:23 a.m. Veterans Boulevard and Fig Street; Traffic incident.

1:36 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Medical.

2:27 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Assistance.

4:33 p.m. Greenwood and Sixth streets; Animal.

5:14 p.m. 700 block of First Street; Lost and found property.

5:31 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Suspicious subject.

6:17 p.m. 200 block of Mallard Street; Medical.

6:37 p.m. 6800 block of La. 182; Arrest.

6:56 p.m. 900 block of Ditch Street; Alarm.

7:48 p.m. La. 182 and Halsey Street; Arrest.

8:31 p.m. 1200 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.

10:23 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Arrest.

11:45 p.m. 100 block of Third Street; Removal of subject.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

12:34 a.m. 700 block of Maryland Street; Arrest.

Thorguson named Berwick magistrate

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 10:00am

David Thorguson has worked in many courtrooms for over two decades, but never in a mayor’s court. He’ll soon be able to check that off his list. At Tuesday’s council meeting, the council accepted the appointment of Thorguson as magistrate for the mayor’s court. The court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases in Berwick. Thorguson, 47, a lifelong Berwick resident, has worked as an attorney for more than 20 years and owns Thorguson Law Firm in Morgan City. Thorguson thanked the mayor and council for the opportunity to serve the town. “I can honestly say I don’t think I’ve ever been ...

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Hornets win over Delcambre

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:29am

ZyQuan Webber tossed in a game-high 18 points, leading the Franklin Hornets to a thrilling 90-45 District 7-2A victory over the Delcambre Panthers Tuesday at the FSHS Gym.
Nine Franklin players got in on the scoring in the sensational league win.
Webber led the way with 18 points on three treys, seven deuces and 2 of 4 charity shots. Zyriq Perry also finished in double digits with 13 points on three treys and a pair of deuces while Josh Parker bagged 12 points on seven field goals, including a pair of treys, along with 1 of 1 charity shots.
Rounding out the scoring for the Hornets were: Brayden Ward, 9; Jabari Daye, 6; Jarius Boyd, 6; Gharin Stansbury, 4 and Kylun Peters, 4.
T. Guilbeau led Delcambre with 11 points.

WSM holds off Catholic High

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:29am

NEW IBERIA _ West St. Mary went on an 18-12 fourth quarter flurry to hold off the Catholic High Panthers 49-39 in District 7-2A action here Tuesday at the CHSNI Gymnasium.
West St. Mary, which outscored Catholic High in three of four quarters, grabbed a 20-14 lead at the half thanks to an 11-5 second quarter run. Both teams were deadlocked at 9-9 at the end of the first quarter. West St. Mary stretched its lead to 37-21 in the third stanza after going on a 17-7 run. The Wolfpack used a balanced scoring attack to post an 18-12 flurry down the stretch on the way to the 49-39 league victory.
Oshay Phillips led West St. Mary in scoring with 14 points while Tywan Polidore tossed in 10 points.
Other top scorers for WSM were: Tylun Druilhet, 6; Ronald Washington, 6; Jak-Kyric Roberson, 4; Daylon Richard, 3; Taylun Druilhet, 2; Dondre Johnson, 2 and James Polidore, 2.

Lady Panthers score win over FSHS Lady Hornets

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:28am

AliRae Falgout scored a game-high 15 points to lead the Decambre Lady Panthers to a 55-30 District 7-2A win over the Franklin Lady Hornets Tuesday at the FSHS Gym.
The Delcambre Lady Panthers broke open a 21-21 halftime knot with a decisive 21-4 run in the third quarter, securing a 42-25 advantage. Down the stretch, the Lady Panthers handed the Lady Hornets their first league loss of the season with the 55-30 win.
Franklin (4-1 in league play) was led by Sta’Trail Butler’s 13 points.
Other top scorers for FSHS were: Makhia Fernandez, 5; Ajontae McDaniel, 4; Jazmin Brent, 4 and Aaliyah Smith, 4.
Franklin will travel to play South Terrebonne tonight.
Falgout led Delcambre with 15 points, followed by Analie Mouton with 11 points and Chloe Hernandez with 10 points.

Police Reports 1-10-18

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:27am

Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Quinton Robinson, 32, of SJ Lane, Franklin, was arrested Tuesday at 4:17 p.m. on a warrant for Third Ward City Court for failure to appear on the charge of possession of marijuana. Robinson was booked, processed, and held on a $533 bond.
Seth Martin, 26, of Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested Tuesday at 6:12 p.m. on charges of drug paraphernalia, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, possession of methamphetamine and possession of Schedule II narcotics vyvanse. Martin was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

JUDY P. THOMPSON

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:26am

Franklin - A Homegoing Celebration for Judy P. Thompson, 74, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at The Christian Temple Church, 306 Third Street, Franklin, La. Dr. Lionel Matthew Thompson, officiating.
Interment will follow in Perpetual Park Cemetery.
Visitation will on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the commencement of the services.
Judy was born on September 27, 1943 in Jeanerette, La. to the union of the late Charles Thompson Sr. and Bernadine Robinson Thompson. She attained her formal education in the Schools of St. Mary Parish and went on to attend Grambling State University. She retired from Texas Southern University in Houston, TX as an Administrative Secretary, afterwhich she returned to Franklin, La.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Myron Wright; and two siblings, Annie Pearl Kirkpatrick and Cammie J. Thompson Sr. Judy suddenly but peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Franklin, La.
Judy leaves to celebrate her life and embrace many precious memories with her daughter, Monica R. Thompson; three grandchildren, Melonie Thompson of Franklin, La. MaToya Wright of Baton Rouge, La. and Michael Wright, Jr. of Austin, TX; eleven siblings, Charles Thompson, Jr. of Franklin, La., Florsby (Doris) Thompson and Lionel Matthew (Lillian) Thompson, both of Atlanta, GA, Lillie Thompson of Shreveport, La., Michael Thompson of Washington, DC, Elois Thompson, Wanda Thompson, Myra Thompson, Thea (Keith) Smith, Dubose Thompson and Anthony (Isabelle) Thompson, all of Port Arthur, TX; one aunt, Alice B. Robinson of Franklin, La. as well as a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends who find comforted in knowing that “all things work together for the good to those who love God, who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Arrangements are entrusted to Carney Funeral Home, 602 North Pierce St., Lafayette, La. 70501. 337-235-9789

Grandparents event set by CAA

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:26am

St. Mary Community Action Agency is hosting a special workshop-brunch at the Baldwin Neighborhood Service Center.
The center is located at 205 Martin Luther King Jr. St. CEO Almetra J. Franklin said “Giving Grandparents a Head Start,” the first of many specifically geared towards Head Start and community grandparents, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Speakers will discuss mandatory child abuse reporting, and maneuvering the legal system for assistance and resources, among other topics. A meal will be served.
Franklin said that the initiative, “Aims to empower grandparents by teaching them how to utilize available support, resources, and assistance, which will greatly enhance their knowledge and ability to create a lifelong relationship with their grandchildren.”
She encourages grandparents to participate in these workshops and activities because it tackles serious issues like child abuse, depression, anger, connecting with their grandchildren and seeking out needed resources, which are not often openly discussed or addressed.
Those interested in attending or needing more information contact: Ella P. Hamilton or Mary Brown at (337) 828-5703 at the central office in Franklin. Head Start grandparents can also contact their individual centers (Peter Pan, Mickey Mouse or Bambi) to confirm their attendance.

City announces art class schedule for the summer

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:25am

The 2018 Bayou Beaux Summer Art Program Schedule is as follows:
Beginning Drawing (Jeanne Wattigny): June 4-6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic (Laura Zuniga): June 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beginning Portrait (Marissa Verrette): June 20-22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Intermediate Drawing (Jeanne Wattigny): June 11-13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Intermediate Acrylic (Laura Zuniga): June 13-15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Intermediate Portrait (Marissa Verrette): June 27-29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All art classes will be held in the art room on the second floor of City Hall. For more information about the class schedule, contact the Community Development Department: ashields@franklin-la.com or 337-828-6345.
The Bayou Beaux Arts and Dance Program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and by a Community Partnership Grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation.

Animal Advocates of St. Mary's role is as a facilitator

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:25am

Joy Sanders, president of Animal Advocates of St. Mary in Morgan City, began her address to Franklin Rotary at the Forest restaurant Tuesday by stressing that AASM is not a rescue and that they have no adoption program.
She said this was a common mix-up made by those wishing to secure homes for wayward parish animals.
AASM is a non-profit charity that facilitates the sheltering of animals.
Their Facebook page states that they are “working to raise awareness of animals in need in St. Mary Parish.”
“Animal Advocates is not a rescue, and we do not function as a rescue,” said Sanders. “Ultimately, what we do is: serve as the middleman between parish shelters, sick or injured animals and larger rescue organizations in larger areas.
“So, we do anything that the rescues need us to do, so that they can take the animals in. This typically includes heartworm tests and transportation as the two most common things.”
However, Sanders said that AASM also stands ready to serve in getting animals vaccinated, having them treated at veterinary clinics, temperament tested, photos taken and even fundraising for the animals, if necessary.
She said that AASM’s immediate mission is to help shelter animals, even and especially sick or injured ones.
Their long-term mission, she said, is to educate the community of St. Mary Parish on proper pet care. “We discourage outside pets, but we do try to educate people who do want to keep pets outside, on what is required for legal shelter,” she said.
Other distinctions Sanders cited as AASM public education goals are: breed-specific laws, how they vary from city to city throughout the parish and what is particularly allowed, and/or required in each case. They also promote vaccination support, the use of heartworm prevention and the importance of spaying and neutering programs.
She emphasized of spaying and neutering, “This is the biggest thing we push. The words ‘spay and neuter’ come out of my mouth so often because it is so important to get a grip on the overpopulation crisis that we (parish) have. That is the biggest key to reducing the population, spaying and neutering your pets.”
AASM was founded in 2013 by Sanders and current Vice President Ann James.
It operates by virtue of volunteers and donations, presided over by a four-member board.
“We are all volunteers,” Sanders said. “We are a 100 percent, all-volunteer organization, which means that all of our donations go directly toward helping the animals.”
Though Sanders did not yet have the parish records for the number of animals sent to the St. Mary Parish Animal Shelter in 2017, she said that the number of animals that AASM rescued for the parish shelter last year numbered over 100.
While their relationship with the parish shelter has had to foster over time, AASM now works so closely with SMPAS that they are fundraisers and donors, as well as contributors to the ranks of the shelter’s resident animal population.
Sanders mentioned that AASM is accepting donations on behalf of the parish shelter, as well as themselves for things such as: a new weight scale for the animals, veterinary costs, food and vaccinations.
AASM holds an annual fundraiser in October. However, they accept donations year-round.

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