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The east and west lanes of U.S. 90 on the Atchafalaya River bridge, Bayou Ramos bridge and Bayou Boeuf bridge will have alternating lane closures Sunday for roadway maintenance, according to a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development news release.
This work is estimated to take place from 6 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting.
All permit and oversize loads along with emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass. There are no detours.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun Tuesday afternoon about a block from Berwick Elementary School. No one was hit by the gunfire, and police don’t believe the suspect was trying to shoot anyone.
Wilson Francisco Cruz, 30, of California Street in Berwick, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. Tuesday on charges of discharging a firearm with city limits and resisting an officer by giving false information.
Officers responded to a report of a gunshots fired shortly before at about 2:45 p.m. at a home in the area of California Street and Second Street in Berwick, Police Chief James Richard said.
The report of the shots fired was about a block from Berwick Elementary School, so authorities put the school on cautionary lockdown for 20 minutes, Richard said. Police didn’t want children to be released from school while authorities were investigating the incident, the chief said.
Children were released from school at 3:05 p.m.
Berwick officers had called for assistance from Morgan City police, but quickly secured the scene, Richard said.
A witness positively identified Cruz as the person fired a gun out of a back door of a home on California Street, Richard said.
Police couldn't find the weapon that Cruz allegedly fired. The witness allegedly saw Cruz shoot the gun into the ground or into the air with no one else in the area, Richard said.
Cruz was booked into jail and released on $752 cash bail.
Kenneth James Legendre, a long resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at his home in Schriever at the age of 47.
Kenneth is survived by his loving mother, Eva Prine; fiancé, Laura Franklin; three sisters, Faye Mayon and husband Carl, Cindy Landry and husband Michael, and Shandeal Concienne and husband Shane; and one brother, Donald Rock, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Legendre Sr.; three brothers, Alvin “Sonny” Legendre Jr., Larry Legendre, and Wallace “Wally” Legendre.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Twin City Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Floyd Allen “Allen” Fisher, 61, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Morgan City Health Care Center.
Allen was born Aug. 30, 1956, in Rapies Parish, the son of James William Fisher and Doris Ebert Fisher.
He is survived by three children, Adam Fisher of Bayou Vista, Sabrina Fisher Absher and husband Corey of Morgan City, Meagen Fisher of Morgan City; one brother, Robert Murray and wife Diane of Arkansas; six sisters, Deborah Snock and husband Chuck of Pineville, Beverly Luent and husband Timothy of Lydia, Bridgett Dunn of Arkansas, Donna Ribardi and husband Donald of Bayou Vista, Tammy Stewert and husband Steve of Pineville; Kristie Hyatt and husband Jacob of Dequincy; 8 grandchildren.
Allen was preceded in death by his father, James William Fisher.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Twin City Funeral Home with the Rev. Steven Kelly officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the services at 2 p.m.
HYDRANT TESTS
Morgan City Fire Department Testing and flushing fire hydrants from 7 a.m. to noon throughout September and the beginning of October.
The Bayou Vista Knights of Columbus present their monthly Knight of the Month and Family of the Month awards.
OPELOUSAS _ Quarterback Mason Mendoza tossed a 51-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Srigley, giving the Hanson Memorial Tigers a 26-19 victory over the Westminster Crusaders here Friday in non-district action.
With the win, the Hanson Memorial Tigers posted their first win of the season, moving to 1-2 on the year.
Hanson’s Lawson St. Blanc broke a scoreless tie with a one-yard touchdown plunge as the Tigers built a 6-0 lead in the opening quarter.
Hanson upped its lead to 12-0 in the second quarter before WCA’s Cole Fournet scored on runs of 1 and 2 yards before John Thibodaux booted the second extra point to lift the Crusaders to a 13-12 lead in the second quarter.
Hanson regained the lead at 18-13 on a three-yard run in the third quarter.
Fournet hit paydirt from two yards out, helping the Crusaders secure a 19-18 cushion later in the third quarter.
Mendoza later fired a 51-yard scoring strike to Srigley, giving the Hanson Memorial Tigers a 24-19 advantage in the fourth quarter. Hanson tacked on the two-point conversion, posting the 26-19 victory over WCA.
Hanson (1-2) will open District 7-1A action Friday at McCloskey Field against the Vermilion Catholic Eagles.
CENTERVILLE _ For the third straight week, the Centerville Bulldogs controlled both sides of the ball, earning a 54-13 non-district victory over the Delcambre Panthers here Friday at Bulldog Stadium.
Centerville (3-0) set the tone early when senior Peyton Nash sprinted 75 yards with the opening kickoff for a touchdown before he booted the extra point to hand the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead with 11:58 flashing on the clock.
Less than two minutes later, the Delcambre Panthers answered with a touchdown of their own on a 4-yard touchdown run by Dylan Vallecillo. Delcambre kicker to Shadd Derise booted the extra point as the Panthers tied the Bulldogs at 7-7 8:11 showing on the clock in the opening period.
Big-time runs by Jaylon Cooks and Noah Verrett put the Bulldogs ahead to stay as CHS closed out the initial period with a 20-7 advantage.
Cooks, who ran 11 times for 127 yards for an average of 11.5 yards a carry, rambled 59 yards for a touchdown with 5:34 showing in the opening quarter. Peyton Nash tacked on the extra points and the Bulldogs sailed ahead by a 14-7 cushion. Verrett later scurried 25 yards to paydirt for a touchdown with the Bulldogs securing a 20-7 lead at the 3:29 mark of the first quarter.
Centerville’s LeBourgeois, who averaged 7.2 yards per carry on 11 totes for 79 yards, scored on a 5-yard TD late in the second quarter, sending Centerville Bulldogs outfront by a 26-7 cushion with 1:34 remaining in the half. Peyton Nash tacked on the extra point, giving Centerville a 27-7 lead with 1:34 left play before halftime.
Delcambre’s Colt Dooley scored on a 6-yard run as the Panthers trailed the Bulldogs 27-13 at halftime.
Morty Frederick and Braden Gaspard scored on runs of 5 and 2 yards before Peyton Nash nailed the extra points, helping the Bulldogs to a 41-14 lead in the third quarter. Frederick, who picked up 85 yards on seven carries, scored on a 5-yard run at the 8:24 mark of the third quarter. Gaspard later scored on a 2-yard plunge to give the CHS Bulldogs the 41-14 advantage with 2:15 left in the third quarter.
With 10:58 remaining in the game, Dooley scored on a 4-yard run as the Panthers trailed the Bulldogs by a 41-19 score.
Centerville’s Matt LeBourgeois added a pair of touchdowns to close out the scoring for the Bulldogs. LeBourgeois scored on a 34-yard run with 8:20 showing on the clock before Nash added the extra point to lift Centerville out to a 47-19 advantage. LeBourgeois later returned a 60-yard interception for a touchdown, helping the Bulldogs post the 54-19 non-district victory.
Centerville dominated on both sides of the ball, scoring eight touchdowns on 11 possession with only two punts.
Cooks led the Bulldogs in rushing with 11 carries for 127 yards including a 59 yard TD.
Other top rushers for the Centerville Bulldogs were: Noah Verrett, 4 carries, 68 yards, 17.0 average, longest 35, 1 TD; Morty Frederick, 7 carries, 85 yards, 12.1 average, longest 23, 1 TD; Matt LeBourgeois, 11 carries, 79 yards, 7.2 average, longest 34, 2 TDs; Braden Gaspard, 7 carries, 1 TD.
Defensive lineman Barrett Landry spearheaded the defense with 10 total tackles with one sack while Collyn Pontiff recovered two fumbles and Matt LeBourgeois returned an interception for a 60-yard touchdown.
Leading tacklers for CHS were: Andrew Cuvillier, 1 solo, 1 total; Barrett Landry, 6 solo, 4 assist, 10 total; Xavier Armstrong, 2 solo, 1 assist, 3 total; Cameron Mayea, 1 assist, 1 total; Noah Verrett, 1 solo, 1 assist, 2 total; Morty Frederick, 2 solo, 6 assist, 8 total; Amarion Chatman, 1 solo, 3 assist, 4 total; Collyn Pontiff, 6 solo, 3 assist, 9 total; Darvin Martin, 1 solo, 5 assist, 6 totol, 1 tackle-for-loss; Peyton Nash, 3 solo, 3 total; Dorian Sam, 1 assist, 1 total; Payton Dinger, 2 assist, 2 total; Matt LeBourgeois, 5 solo, 5 total; Jaylon Cooks, 4 solo, 5 assist, 9 total, 1 tackle-for-loss.
Barrett Landry and Darvin Martin each recorded one sack apiece resulting in 12 yard losses.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Tyler Sylvester, 18, of 717 Versen St., Lot #2, Berwick, was arrested Monday at 9:09 p.m. on the charge of possession of marijuana.
A deputy patrolling US 90 in Berwick observed a vehicle swerving and driving onto the shoulder of the roadway. The deputy conducted a traffic stop in Bayou Vista and spoke with the driver, who was identified as Sylvester. The deputy developed information leading him to suspect that there were illegal drugs inside the vehicle. The deputy contacted the Morgan City Police K-9 Unit to assist. The K-9 indicated the presence of illegal drugs in the car. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy located partially burnt marijuana cigarettes. Sylvester was cited for the traffic violation and was released on a summons.
Jamie Adams, 27, of 2001 Second St., Morgan City, was arrested Monday at 7:59 p.m. on the charge of criminal damage to property.
On Thursday a deputy received a call for service regarding property damage at a business on La. 182 in Amelia. The deputy identified Adams as the suspect who threw a rock at a glass window causing it to break. Monday, the deputy located Adams on Second Street. After speaking with him, the deputy transported Adams to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
Jermaine Williams Jr., 18, of 702 Scottie St., Lot #1, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 9:27 p.m. on charges of possession of Schedule I marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice, illegal possession of stolen firearms, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone.
Narcotics detectives working in Franklin made contact with Williams who was driving a vehicle on Ninth Street. Detectives observed Williams attempting to conceal an item between the seat and console and also smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Detectives searched the vehicle and found a bag of marijuana, cigar wraps, and a handgun. Detectives found that the weapon was reported stolen through the National Crime Information Center. The drugs and weapon were located within 2,000 feet of a church and school. Williams was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $75,000.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Markila Ruffin, 24, of Easy Street, Franklin, while incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department, was arrested Monday at 9:31 a.m. on a warrant for the Baldwin Police Department for the charge of theft by shoplifting. Ruffin was booked, processed, and remains incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department.
Tamera Landry, 22 of Barrow Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 4:56 p.m. on the charge of second degree cruelty to a juvenile. Landry was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
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