Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Queen Emma Thomas attended the Sugarcane Festival, top photo, on Sept. 23 in New Iberia to promote the local Labor Day weekend festival. She also attended the Cotton Festival Oct. 13 in Ville Platte.
SALINAS, Calif. (AP) — A California company has voluntarily recalled packaged vegetables distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada because of possible bacterial contamination.
Mann Packing of Salinas says there have been no reported illnesses associated with the products. The recall was ordered last week after random testing in Canada turned up a single positive result for listeria.
The vegetables have “best if used by” dates from Oct. 11-20.
The recalled brands are: Signature Farms products sold at Albertsons; Archer Farms products sold at Target; kohlrabi salad blends sold at Trader Joe’s; several varieties of broccoli and cauliflower sold at Walmart; and at least 30 Mann branded bags of veggies.
Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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MORGAN CITY _ The Central Catholic of Morgan City Eagles notched a 16-12 District 7-A win over the Hanson Memorial Tigers here Friday at Tiger Stadium.
Central Catholic secured a 12-0 lead on a pair early in the second quarter. Chris Singleton scored on a 1-yard plunge with 43.3 seconds remaining in the first quarter before breaking free on a 61-yard sprint at the 10:51 mark of the second quarter.
Hanson Memorial quarterback Mason Mendoza brought the Tigers back with a pair of third quarter scores. Mendoza tossed a 1-yard TD to Jake Srigley with 3:36 remaining in the third quarter as the Tigers trimmed Central Catholic’s lead to 12-6.
With 41.7 second remaining in the third quarter, Mendoza hit paydirt from six yards out, enabling the Tigers to slice Central Catholic’s lead to 16-12.
Hanson had the ball in CCHS territory with less than three minutes remaining before Bryce Grizzaffi intercepted Mendoza with approximately a minute remaining in the game.
On the ensuing drive, CCHS was held to five yards and forced to punt at its 40 yard line. Central Catholic’s punt was blocked and returned to the Central Catholic 10 with 29 seconds remaining.
Mendoza threw four straight incomplete passes and Hanson turned the ball over to Central Catholic.
Mason Mendoza led the Tigers in rushing with 8 carries for 66 yards and 1 TD. Jake Srigley had 4 carries for 23 yards while Stephen Rosamond had 8 carries 22 yards. Rock Hebert carried 3 times for 11 yards and Brian Sonnier had 3 carries for 0 yards
Mendoza connected on 6 of 17 passes for 42 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
Jake Srigley caught three passes for 26 yards and one touchdown while Logan Rodriguez made 1 catch for 12 yards with Pierce Hanagriff catching one pass for 4 yards and Stephen Rosamond make one grab for 0 yards.
Chris Singleton led CCHS with 24 carries for 160 yards and 2 touchdowns. Davidyione Bias finished with 13 carries for 55 yards while Tyler O’con had 1 carry for 1 yard.
Taylor Blanchard completed 3 of 13 passes for 74 yards and 1 interception. Davidyione Bias went 1 for 3 for 1 yard.
DeDe Gant caught three passes for 74 yards while Brooks Thomas had 1 catch for 1 yard.
Hanson Memorial (2-5, 1-4) will travel to play Sacred Heart of Ville Platte on Thursday in non-district action.
THIBODAUX _ The Thibodaux Tigers of Class 5A limited the West St. Mary Wolfpack to total of 77 yards en route to a 42-0 victory in non-district action here Friday at the Thibodaux High School Field.
West St. Mary (3-5) stepped out of District 7-2A to battle the Thibodaux High Tigers (2-5) of Class 5-A with THS posting a 42-0 triumph.
Ray Johnson was the leading rusher for the Wolfpack with 1 carry for 11 yards. Desmon Washington had four totes for four yards while Taylun Druilhet had 3 carries for 3 yards. Tristan Harris picked up two yards on one carry while Demondric Pierre had seven carries for one yard.
Taylun Druilhet connected on 8 of 20 passes for 58 yards.
Dondre Johnson led the Wolfpack receivers with 2 receptions for 28 yards while Desmon Washington hauled in two passes for 13 yards. Ray Johnson had one catch for 23 yards.
Tristan Harris spearheaded the Wolfpack defense with 6 tackles. Other top tacklers for WSM were: Richard Bob, 9 tackles, Kijuan Biggles, 7 tackles, Kobe Phillps, 5 tackles, Anthony Shields, 2 tackles, Emmanuel Lockett, 2 tackles, Desmon Washington, 4 tackles, Bryson Abraham, 2 tackles, Ray Johnson, 6 tackles, D. Pierre 3 tackles,; Kentrelle Beasley, 1 tackle, Darnell Lockett, 1 tackle, Ejay Davis, 4 tackles, Ledonti Robertson, 1 tackle and Justin Chauvin, 1 tackle.
West St. Mary (3-5, 3-1) will host the Loreauville Tigers in District 7-2A action Friday at 7 p.m. at Wolfpack Stadium.
Franklin’s Malik King looks for daylight against Jeanerette Friday at the JHS Stadium. The Jeanerette High School Tigers pulled out a 58-20 District 7-2A win over the Franklin Hornets.
CENTERVILLE _ Matt LeBourgeois rushed for 341 yards and three touchdowns as the Centerville Bulldogs earned their first-ever District 7-A victory with a 63-14 triumph over the Highland Baptist Bears Friday at Bulldog Stadium.
Centerville (5-3, 1-3) won its first league win while also posting a homecoming victory in grand fashion behind the heroic performance of LeBourgeois, who finished with 24 carries for 341 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown, one 2-point conversion along with one sack and one assist.
Centerville, which held a 27-7 lead at halftime, exploded for 29 additional points in the third quarter for a 56-14 advantage.
LeBourgeois rambled for touchdown runs of 94 and 55 yards in the third quarter as the Bulldogs would not be denied their first league win of the season.
LeBourgeois ignited the third-quarter eruption with a 93-yard scoring jaunt before tacking on the two-point conversion at the 8:27 mark. A short time later, Morty Frederick scored on a six-yard run before Nash booted the point-after-touchdown as CHS held a 42-7 advantage with 5:41 blinking on the clock.
Verrett later scored on a 28-yard run and Nash connected on the PAT, giving CHS a 49-7 lead with 3:04 remaining in the third stanza.
LeBourgeois delivered on a 55-yard scoring jaunt before Nash scored on the two-point conversion as Centerville sailed ahead by a 56-14 margin in the third quarter.
Centerville broke open a scoreless game with a 13-yard touchdown run from Jaylon Cooks for a 6-0 advantage midway through the first quarter. Cooks took the handoff from quarterback Braden Gaspard and high-stepped his way into the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 6-0 lead. Peyton Nash booted the extra-point, sending CHS out to a 7-0 lead with 6:30 showing in the first quarter.
HBCS’ Brontre Griffin scored on an 18-yard run and Matt Napier booted the extra-point as the Bears knotted the game at 7-7 in the first quarter.
LeBourgeois gave the Bulldogs’ a 14-7 lead with 57 seconds remaining in the first quarter on a seven-yard TD run prior to Nash making good on the PAT.
Noah Verrett, who finished with 18 carries for 200 yards and three scores, hit paydirt from 7 yards out before Nash booted the extra-point to give the CHS Bulldogs a 21-7 lead at the 5:25 mark of the second quarter.
As time expired in the second quarter, LeBourgeois made his presence felt by hauling in a 20-yard scoring strike from Gaspard, putting the Bulldogs ahead by a 27-7 advantage at the half.
Verrett capped the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 20-yard touchdown at the 9:50 mark of the final period.
HBCS’ scored its second half points when Cameron Decuir hauled in a 25-yard TD pass from Miles Liggans and Napier booted the PAT in the third quarter.
Centerville totaled 656 total yards with 656 on the ground and 20 through the air.
LeBourgeois led the Bulldogs’ running attack with 341 yards on 24 carries and three TDs. Verrett picked up 200 yards on 18 carries. Other top rushers for CHS were: Jaylon Cooks, 5 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD; Morty Frederick, 7 carries, 21 yards, 1 TD; Andrew Cuvillier, 3 carries, 23 yards and Gavin Duhon, 1 carry, 12 yards.
LeBourgeois, who was 0-1 while in passing, caught one pass for a 20-yard touchdown strike. Gaspard went 1 for 2 for 20 yards and one touchdown.
Defensively, the CHS Bulldogs were able to contain HBCS all-star runningback Brontre Griffin, limiting him to 79 yards and one touchdown.
Leading tacklers for the CHS Bulldogs were included: Andrew Cuvillier, 2 solo, 2 assists, 4 total; Ben Simpson, 1 solo, 1 assist, 2 total, 1 tackle-for-loss; Xavier Armstrong, 3 solo, 1 assist, 4 total; Noah Verrett, 2 assist, 2 total, 1 sack (5 yards); Morty Frederick, 6 solo, 2 assists, 8 total, 2 TFL; 1 sack (12 yards); Amarion Chatman, 1 solo, 2 assist, 3 total; Collyn Pontiff, 1 solo, 2 assists, 3 total, 1 TFL; Rhasheed Vanderburg, 1 assist, 1 total, 1 hurry; Dravin Martin, 6 solo, 2 assists, 8 total, 2 sacks (10 yards); Payton Dinger, 1 assist, 1 total, 1 hurry; and Matthew LeBourgeoi, 1 solo, 1 assist, 2 total.
Centerville will host Central Catholic on Friday in District 7-2A action at 7 p.m.
At top, keynote speaker Dr. Wanda L. Nelson delivering her address Saturday at UMCOR Sager Brown’s Baldwin campus, to celebrate the institute’s sesquicentennial birthday. Center, Dr. Olusimbo Ige, interim executive director of United Methodist Committee on Relief, spoke of strength Saturday at the UMCOR Sager Brown sesquicentennial celebration. Before becoming a supply depot that reach-es those in need globally. UMCOR has a history as Sager Brown School, an orphanage and learning center to those who were fortunate enough to receive training there. Bottom, former scouts of BSA Troop #740 gathered Saturday to recite the Scout’s oath with former scout master James Armelin Jr. at UMCOR Sager Brown’s sesquicentennial celebration.
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, Oct. 20
6:55 a.m. Idaho and Kansas streets; Lost and found.
7:18 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Medical.
7:48 a.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Phone harassment.
7:53 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Officer stand by.
8:43 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Traffic Incident.
9:27 a.m. 800 block of Hilda Street; Theft.
9:44 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
10:09 a.m. 400 block of Freret Street; Theft.
10:21 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driving.
10:42 a.m. 1000 block of Levee Road; Fire.
11:36 a.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Medical.
12:13 p.m. La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Accident.
12:36 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
2:19 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Forgery.
3:43 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Medical.
5:52 p.m. Cottonwood Street and Victor II Boulevard; Crash.
5:53 p.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Medical.
6:05 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Juvenile problem.
6:27 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; 911 hang up call.
7:11 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
8:07 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
8:23 p.m. 300 block of Terrebonne Street; Assistance.
10:17 p.m. 500 block of Duke Street; Loud music.
11:21 p.m. Maryland Street; Arrest.
Saturday, Oct. 21
1:17 a.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
2:26 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
6:30 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Welfare concern.
7:39 a.m. 400 block of Eighth Street; Suspicious person.
9:21 a.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
9:29 a.m. 1500 block of Victor II Boulevard; Animal.
9:56 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:42 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Frequent patrols.
11:09 a.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Officer stand by.
11:16 a.m. 300 block of Union Street; Frequent patrols.
11:44 a.m. 400 block of Bush Street; Harassment.
12:03 p.m. 200 block of First Street; Theft.
12:05 p.m. 1000 block of Palm Street; Loud noise.
2:16 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Reckless driving.
2:29 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Medical.
3:37 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Disturbance.
4:29 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
5:20 p.m. 900 block of Duke Street; Theft.
5:38 p.m. 500 block of Barrow Street; Complaint.
5:39 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Alarm.
5:43 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Disturbance.
6:06 p.m. 2300 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
6:35 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
6:41 p.m. 7100 block of South Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
7:03 p.m. 900 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
7:32 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Lost and found.
9:14 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
9:54 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Disturbance.
10:40 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
10:41 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
11:36 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Medical.
11:54 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
Sunday, Oct. 22
12:59 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Arrest.
3:09 a.m. 3100 block of Roselawn Drive; Medical.
6:02 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance..
7:24 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance
11:09 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Alarm.
11:11 a.m. 600 block of Onstead Street; Medical.
11:12 a.m. 2900 block of Eastgate; Alarm.
11:30 a.m. 600 block of Bush Street; Animal.
12:07 p.m. Fig and Cy-press streets; Utilities.
12:08 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Suspicious activity.
12:22 p.m. 1100 block of Ditch Avenue; Removal of subject.
12:23 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Civil matter.
1:07 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Officer stand by.
1:23 p.m. 600 block of General MacArthur Street; Juvenile problems.
1:48 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Juvenile problems.
1:56 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Suspicious activity.
2:34 p.m. 500 block of Freret Street; Juvenile problems.
3:28 p.m. Veteran’s Boulevard and Mallard Street; Utilities.
3:45 p.m. 7900 block of La. 182; Theft.
4:25 p.m. 200 block of Halsey Street; Medical.
4:52 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Theft.
5 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Medical.
6:07 p.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; 911 hang up call.
6:11 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
6:33 p.m. Brashear Avenue; Warrant.
6:35 p.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Alarm.
6:56 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; 911 hang up call.
6:59 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Theft.
7:03 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
7:22 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Arrest.
7:53 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Juvenile problems.
9:08 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
9:17 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
10:09 p.m. 2900 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
10:15 p.m. 1400 block of North First Street; Assistance.
10:35 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Complaint.
11:49 p.m. 1100 block of McDermott Drive; Complaint.
Monday, Oct. 23
12:10 a.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Complaint.
1:54 a.m. 500 block of General McArthur Street; Animal complaint.
2:55 a.m. 500 block of General McArthur Street; Animal complaint.
4:36 a.m. La. 182 East; Assistance.
A woman was arrested after almost hitting a police officer with her car, said local authorities.
According to Morgan City Police Chief James Blair, Lia Evans, 27, of Fifth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. Thursday on the charges of procedure on approach of an emergency vehicle, flight from an officer, improper lane usage and no driver’s license.
Patrol officers were standing by with a wrecker due after an unrelated incident in the area of Railroad Avenue when a vehicle was observed crossing the center line into the lane that the officers were positioned, almost striking an officer.
Officers attempted to initiate a stop at which time the vehicle continued and failed to stop, Blair said. The vehicle eventually pulled over into a local business in the area of La. 182.
Evans was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Evans was found not to possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license. Evans was jailed.
Blair said the Morgan City Police Department responded to 36 calls for service and reported the following arrests:
—Nicole Atkinson, 32, of Keith Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for probation violation.
Atkinson was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Atkinson was jailed.
—John Buck Jr., 30, of Ricohoc Drive in Ricohoc, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. Thursday on warrants for simple battery and criminal damage to property.
Buck was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active warrants held by the Morgan City police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers June 30, when they responded to a local business in the area of Victor II Boulevard in regard to a disturbance.
Buck was identified as one of the subjects involved. Allegedly, Buck struck the victim and damaged a cellular device during the altercation.
The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Buck’s arrest. Buck was jailed.
—Elliot Broussard, 54, of Texas Street in Lafayette, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Thursday for resisting an officer and open container.
Detectives were patrolling the area of Fifth Street when they detected an odor of marijuana emitting from a vehicle parked in the area. Detectives came in contact with the subjects, in which one of the subjects fled on foot.
The subject was apprehended after a short chase and identified as Broussard. Broussard was found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage. Broussard was jailed.
—Ronald Johnson, 54, of South Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Thursday on the charge of possession of marijuana.
Patrol officers came in contact with Johnson in the area of Second Street.
Johnson was found to be in possession of marijuana. Johnson was jailed.
—Rahem Robertson, 23, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:17 a.m. Friday for driving under suspension and disregard of traffic controls.
Patrol officers initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle fail to stop at a traffic control in the area of La. 182. Robertson was identified as the operator of the vehicle.
Blair said that according to reports, Robert-son’s driver’s license was found to be under suspension. Robertson was jailed.
—Michelle Brown, 45, of Eighth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4 p.m. Thursday for criminal damage to property.
Corrections officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the cell block of the Morgan City Jail due to a disturbance.
Blair said that according to reports, Brown damaged the phone in her cell. Brown was additionally charged and jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said the sheriff’s office responded to 42 com-plaints and reported the following arrests regarding east St. Mary Parish:
—Janice Fabre, 63, of Saturn Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:27 p.m. Thursday on the charge of theft of goods. A deputy patrol-ling the Bayou Vista area responded to a call of a shoplifting at a local business.
Through investigation, the deputy learned that Fabre shoplifted several items from the business totaling $37, Hebert said.
Fabre was released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.
—Sharla Daniels, 47, of Willow Street in Franklin, was arrested at 4:19 p.m. Thursday for driving with no insurance and switched license plate.
A deputy assigned to the Bayou Visa area responded to a report of a stalled vehicle on U.S. 90. Upon making contact with the driver, Daniels, the deputy learned that the vehicle did not have any insur-ance.
The deputy also learned that the license plate affixed to the vehicle belonged to that of another. Daniels was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.
—Trey Simoneaux, 34, of Cypress Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Thursday on the charge of resisting an officer. While Simoneaux was being sentenced for an unrelated offense at the parish courthouse, he ran from deputies to an emergency exit, Hebert said. Simoneaux was apprehended outside of the courthouse. Simoneaux was jailed and released on $1,068 bail.
—Richard Hawkins, 42, of Birch Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:02 p.m. Thursday for disturbing the peace, no driver’s license on person, open container, and stop sign violation.
While on patrol in the Morgan City area, detectives initiated a traffic stop after observing the driver of a vehicle fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign at an intersection.
Hawkins, who was identified as the driver, allegedly began screaming and cursing at the detectives. Detectives also discovered an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and noted that the vehicle’s license plate was improperly displayed as it was obstructed by a border.
Hawkins did not have a driver’s license on his person. Hawkins was jailed and released on $2,000 bail.
—Kilo White, 28, of Main Street in Franklin was arrested at 7:37 a.m. Thursday for possession of marijuana and violation of a uniform controlled dangerous substances law-drug free zone.
Detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the operator fail to use a turn signal while turning onto another street. A search of the vehicle ensued and detectives found marijuana in an ashtray.
Detectives also noted that White was in possession of marijuana within 2,000 feet of a drug free park, school and church. White was arrested and later re-leased on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.
—Melissa Strother, 46, of Pacific Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Detectives located Strother at a business in Morgan City and arrested her.
The warrant stems from an investigation concerning illegal drug activity. Strother was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.
—Shane Granger, 30, of Federal Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:27 p.m. Thursday for no turn signal, no driver’s license, no insurance, and possession of marijuana.
Detectives conducted a traffic stop on La. 182 after observing a vehicle fail to utilize a turn signal.
Detectives made con-tact with the driver, Granger, and found that he did not have a driver’s license and did not have insurance for the vehicle he was operating, Hebert said.
A search of the vehicle ensued and detectives discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Granger was arrested and later released on a summons to appear in court Jan. 3.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:
—Quentin Dugar, 27, of L Street in Patterson, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Thursday on warrants for domestic abuse battery, two counts of child endangerment and failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect. Dugar was jailed with no bail set.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrest:
—Lashaunda Bridget, 41, of Hickory Street in Patterson, was arrested at 5:17 p.m. Thursday for possession of stolen property and cruelty to animals. Bridget was jailed with no bail set.
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