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Banner outdoors columnist Flores wins four LOWA awards

Natchitoches was the host site for the 72nd Annual Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association Conference held this past weekend.
The organization presented awards for Youth Journalism, Fish of Year, Youth Hunters of the Year and the Association’s Internal Excellence In Craft Awards, where LOWA writers are recognized annually for their contributions.
Morgan City Daily Review and Franklin Banner-Tribune outdoor writer John Flores received four awards in four categories. Flores took first place in the magazine short feature category, first place in the regular feature magazine category, third place honors in the photography category and third place in the electronic submissions category for an article featured in www.stmarynow.com titled, “Platte Bayou Rookeries Are Things That Matter.”
“It’s always an honor and a humbling experience to receive an award among such a distinguished group of outdoor communicators,” Flores said. “The fact that I live in St. Mary Parish helps. We have such a diverse eco-system here with the Atchafalaya Basin and Atchafalaya River draining into our vast coastal marshes. The people of St. Mary Parish are just the best. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that they always have a story to tell providing something unique to write about.”
The internal awards program is judged in a double blind format. For 2017 the Florida Outdoor Writers Association judged the contest entries. Contest EIC Chairperson Vicki Holmes said that in the five years that she has organized the contest she received one of the highest number of entries in 2017 under her tenure.
EIC Awards are sponsored by Louisiana Sportsman Magazine, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Louisiana Forestry Association, and the Louisiana Charter Boat Association.
LOWA’s organizational goals include promotion and enhancing media coverage of nature-based outdoor activities in Louisiana. Additionally, LOWA promotes conservation and wise use of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.

Police Reports 8-15-17

Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Scott Louviere, 33, of Jena Street, Charenton, was arrested Friday on charges of driving under suspension and no tail lamps. He was transported to the parish jail. While patrolling the reservation, an officer observed a vehicle with a violation and conducted a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, it was learned that Louviere was driving with a suspended license and was arrested.
Kevin Fleming, 45, of Bollard Street, Baldwin, was arrested Monday on charges of criminal trespass and disturbing the peace by intoxication. He was transported to the parish jail. Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a subject that was trespassing. During the investigation, it was learned that Fleming was trespassing and causing a disturbance.
Isaiah Francois, 21, of S. Vivier Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Saturday on the charge of felony theft.  He was transported to the parish jail.  On Sunday, officers responded to a Tribal business in reference to a theft.  During the investigation, it was learned that Francois had committed felony theft and a warrant was issued for him.  St. Martinville Police Department arrested Francois on the Chitimacha Police Department warrant.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Trone Triggs, 37, of 100 Myra St., Franklin, was arrested Friday at 2:13 a.m. on charges of speeding and driving under suspension. A deputy patrolling Centerville observed a vehicle traveling at 82 miles per hour in the posted 70 miles per hour zone on US 90. The deputy made contact with the driver, Triggs, and found that he was also operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Triggs was released on a summons.
Jonathan Scott, 46, of 1615 South Road, Morgan City, was arrested Friday at 10:38 a.m. on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle without insurance. A deputy in the Berwick area observed a vehicle traveling at 46 miles per hour in a posted 30 miles per hour zone on La. 182. The deputy made contact with the driver, Scott, and found that he was operating the vehicle without insurance. Scott was released on a summons.
Asia Do, 22, of 218 Oneida Street, Charenton, was arrested Friday at 11:45 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended license and operating a vehicle with an unlit license plate, and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of illegal possession of stolen things under $500, expired motor vehicle inspection, improper use of registration/license, plates/license, operating a motor vehicle not covered by security and operating a vehicle while license suspended/revoked/canceled. A deputy patrolling Charenton made contact with Do at a residence on Charenton Road, and learned that she held active warrants. Do was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $4,000.
Glenn Louviere, 34, of 1197 Fabacher Road, Iota, was arrested Friday at 8:30 p.m. on a warrant for charges of careless operation of a motor vehicle, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of Schedule I marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A deputy conducting a traffic stop on US 90 in Franklin made contact with the driver, Louviere, and located the active warrant for his arrest. The warrant stems from an investigation into a motor vehicle crash that occurred on April 17. Louviere was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Louviere was released on a bond of $6,500.
Mickie Druilhet, 30, of 109 Batiste St., Baldwin, was arrested Friday at 10:53 p.m. on charges of driving under suspension, resisting by giving false information and an unlit license plate. A deputy in the Baldwin area conducted a traffic stop on Martin Luther King Jr. Street and made contact with the driver, Druilhet. Through the course of the investigation, the deputy found that Druilhet provided a false name, and was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Druilhet was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. He was released on a bond of $3,750.
Amie Dillion, 27, of 2502 Anita Drive, Lake Charles, was arrested Saturday at 12:51 a.m. for driving under suspension and unlit license plate. A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista conducted a traffic stop on US 90 after observing a vehicle without an illuminated license plate. The deputy found that Dillion, the driver, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Dillion was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Dillion was released on a bond of $1,250.
Jason Mack, 17, of 210 St. Joseph Lane, Saint Joseph, was arrested Saturday at 12:52 a.m. for attempted criminal damage to property. A deputy patrolling St. Joseph responded to a report of criminal damage to property. The deputy found evidence that Mack threw rocks at the victim’s vehicle as it passed by on Irish Bend Road. Mack was released on a summons.
Troy Giroir, 47, of 712 Teche Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested Saturday at 2:52 a.m. for simple assault. A deputy responded to two separate reports of a disturbance at a residence on Teche Road in Bayou Vista. The deputy found evidence that Giroir threatened bodily harm to a male victim during an argument. Giroir was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Giroir was released on a $1,000 bond.
Dustin Burch, 23, of 213 Hendricks St., Patterson, was arrested Saturday at 8:49 a.m. on charges of theft of goods misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal trespassing, warrant for failure to appear on the charge of operating a vehicle while license is suspended and no seat belt.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista responded to a local business for a shoplifting complaint. The deputy spoke with store personnel and found evidence that Burch concealed items on his person. While conducting a search of Burch, deputies located marijuana, methamphetamine, and items used as drug paraphernalia in a cigarette pack belonging to Burch. Burch was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Wayne White Jr., 48, of 1483 River Road, Lot 8, Berwick, was arrested Saturday at 10:59 a.m. on charges of red light violation, possession of marijuana, warrant for failure to appear on the charge of simple criminal damage to property and a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of driving while intoxicated first offense.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to stop at a stoplight on US 90. The deputy made contact with the driver, White, who gave consent to search the vehicle. White was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail is set at $8,250.
Kent Martin, 27, of 105 Myra St., Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 2:57 p.m. on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of schedule I drugs synthetic cannabinoids. While working a separate incident, a deputy encountered Martin. The deputy located synthetic cannabinoids near Martin, which he said were his. Martin was released on a summons.
Shameka Colbert, 32, of 113 Eighth St., Baldwin, was arrested Saturday at 2:46 a.m. on charges of driving under suspension and stop sign violation. A deputy patrolling Baldwin observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Street and Bollard Street and conducted a traffic stop. Through the course of the investigation, the deputy also learned that Colbert was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Colbert was released on a summons.
Bethany Mecom, 25, of 517 Saint Lucy St., Apt. B, Patterson, was arrested Sunday at 12:16 p.m. on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension, and no insurance. A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to a complaint of a reckless driver. The deputy observed the suspect vehicle traveling on the US 90 bridge in Morgan City. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the deputy observed the driver cross onto the shoulder of the road. Through the course of the stop, the deputy found that the driver, Mecom, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license and without insurance. Mecom was released on a summons.
Gia Dardeau, 33, of 712 Toups St., Berwick, was arrested Sunday at 7:26 p.m. on the charge of theft of goods. A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy spoke with store security personnel and collected evidence that Dardeau concealed items in her purse. Dardeau was released on a summons.
Larry Shelton Jr., 41, of 163 Beadle St., Amelia, was arrested Monday at 12:29 a.m. on the charge of aggravated battery. Deputies investigated a report of a battery in Amelia and collected evidence that Shelton pointed a handgun at a female victim while the two subjects were riding in a vehicle. Shelton was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
Steven Declouet, 65, of 308 Taft St., #17, Patterson, was arrested Monday at 6:09 p.m. on charges of improper lane use, possession of marijuana and no driver’s license.
Narcotics detectives patrolling the Patterson area observed a vehicle travel across the fog line on Main Street. Detectives conducted a traffic stop with Declouet, and learned that he was operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license. While speaking with Declouet, he handed detectives two small bags of marijuana. Declouet was released on a summons.
Amanda Free, 37, of 1701 River Road, Berwick, was arrested Monday at 7:16 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear for the charge of issuing worthless checks. While traveling in the Berwick area, narcotics detectives observed a subject with an active warrant on Gilmore Street. Free was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Aaron Bourque, 30, of Wilfred Street, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 9:05 a.m. on a warrant for state Probation and Parole for the charge of probation violation. Bourque was additionally charged with simple escape. Bourque allegedly escaped out of a back door while jail personnel were working on assisting him with medical issues. Bourque was located shortly after, under a residence within a block from the Franklin Police Department. Bourque was booked, processed, and remains incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Xavier McGhee, 26, of Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Monday at 4:21 p.m. on a warrant for Third Ward City Court, for failure to appear on the charge of speeding. McGhee was booked, processed, and remains incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Little Big League members recognized

Little Big League Bowlers were recognized Aug. 5 at Charlie’s lanes.
The group consists of one adult and one junior bowler per team. It is held each summer as an activity for adult and children.
Below are the top winners:
—Top 5 Teams: Gutter Balls (Aaron Verrett and John LaCombe), 20-10 record; Team GOAT (Zachary Stewart and Anthony Falgout Jr.), (22.5-13.5); Gutter Gals (Katelyn Anthony and Ashley Anthony), 22.5-13.5; Still Don’t Know (Mackenzie Amador and Tamara Aucoin), 22-14; and The Bulldogs (Zachery Frentz and Linsey Holliman), (22-14). —Season High Handicap game: Still Don’t Know 543; Team Marvel (Cora Reed and Schaun Reed), 534; and X-Men (Evan Rotolo and Robert Rotolo), 517.
—Season Handicap Series: Team GOAT (1539), The Bowling Crips (Ryan Armond, Reed Armond and Shayne LaCoste), 1457; and White Rice (Trevor Tong and Faith Spinella), 1433.
—Season High Scratch Game: Lumberjacks (Meghan Amador and Stephen Buckner), 467; Uga Muggas (William Sartwell and Rick Sartwell), 385; and Twix (Devin Hidalgo and Melissa Hidalgo), 368.
—Season High Scratch Series: Spinella’s (Jonathan Spinella and David Spinella), 1,186; Prize Fighters (Richard Sartwell and Chris Mayon), 1,073; and Team Pillaro (Montana Pillaro and Jerry Pillaro), and Pin Pals (Hannah Pipes and Celeste Pipes), 990.
—Individual Men’s Season High Handicap Series: Curtis Kenney (796) and Darryl Daigle (760)
—Individual Men’s Season High Handicap Game: Rick Sartwell and Anthony Falgout, 300 apiece
—Individual Men’s Season High Scratch Series: Stephen Buckner (742) and Jerry Pillaro (672)
—Individual Men’s Season High Scratch Game: Robert Rotolo (268) and Chris Mayon (232)
—Individual Women’s Season High Handicap Series: Tamara Aucoin (761) and Kristi Boudreaux (714)
—Individual Women’s Season High Handicap Game: Linsey Holliman (289) and Ashley Anthony (255)
—Individual Women’s Season High Scratch Series: Chrystal Harrison (495) and Kim Pillaro (467)
—Individual Women’s Season High Scratch Game: Faith Spinella (180) and Celeste Pipes (177)
—Individual Boys Handicap Series: Richard Sartwell (833) and Ryan Armond (826)
—Individual Boys Handicap Game: Zachary Stewart (298) and Shayne LaCoste Jr. (277)
—Individual Boys Scratch Series: Jonathan Spinella (666) and Zach Aucoin (623)
—Individual Boys Scratch Game: Devin Hidalgo (252) and Trevor Tong (210)
—Individual Girls Handicap Series: Caroline Owens (820) and Shi Granger (706)
—Individual Girls Handicap Game: Katelyn Anthony (273) and Cora Reed (261)
—Individual Girls Scratch Series: Meghan Amador (610) and Hannah Pipes (544)
—Individual Girls Scratch Game: Mackenzie Amador (220) and Jolie Boudreaux (156)

Sheriff: Suspect put gun to woman's head

A 41-year-old Amelia man was charged with aggravated battery Monday after he put a handgun to a woman’s head while they were riding in a vehicle, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said in a news release.

—Larry Shelton Jr., 41, of Beadle Street in Amelia, was arrested at 12:29 a.m. Monday on a charge of aggravated battery.

Deputies investigating a report of a battery in Amelia collected evidence that Shelton pointed a handgun at a woman while the two of them were riding in a vehicle, Hebert said. Shelton was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.

Hebert reported responding to 139 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:

—Jonathan Scott, 46, of South Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:38 a.m. Friday on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle without insurance.

A deputy in the Berwick area observed a vehicle traveling 46 mph in a posted 30 mph zone on La. 182. The deputy made contact with the driver, Scott, and found that he was operating the vehicle without insurance, Hebert said. Scott was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 23.

—Amie Dillion, 27, of Anita Drive in Lake Charles, was arrested at 12:51 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving under suspension and unlit license plate.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 90 after observing a vehicle without an illuminated license plate. The deputy found that Dillion, the driver, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Dillion was jailed and then released on $1,250 bail.

—Troy Giroir, 47, of Teche Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 2:52 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple assault.

A deputy responded to two separate reports of a disturbance at a home on Teche Road in Bayou Vista.

The deputy found evidence that Giroir threatened bodily harm to a male victim during an argument, Hebert said. Giroir was jailed and then released on $1,000 bail.

—Dustin Burch, 23, of Hendricks Street in Patterson, was arrested at 8:49 a.m. Saturday on charges of misdemeanor theft of goods, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and on warrants for failure to appear on the charge of criminal trespassing, failure to appear on the charge of operating a vehicle while license is suspended and no seat belt.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista responded to a local business for a shoplifting complaint. The deputy spoke with store personnel and found evidence that Burch concealed items on him, Hebert said.

While conducting a search of Burch, deputies located marijuana, methamphetamine and items used as drug paraphernalia in a cigarette pack belonging to Burch, the sheriff said. Burch was jailed with no bail set.

—Wayne White Jr., 48, of River Road in Berwick, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. Saturday on charges of red light violation, possession of marijuana and warrants for failure to appear on the charge of simple criminal damage to property and failure to appear on the charge of DWI first offense.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to stop at a stoplight on U.S. 90. The deputy made contact with the driver, White, who gave consent to search the vehicle, where suspected marijuana was located. After a warrants check, it was found White also held active warrants. White was jailed with bail set at $8,250.

—Bethany Mecom, 25, of St. Lucy Street in Patterson, was arrested at 12:16 p.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and no insurance.

A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to a complaint of a reckless driver. The deputy observed the suspect vehicle traveling on the U.S. 90 bridge in Morgan City. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the deputy observed the driver cross onto the shoulder of the road.

During the stop, the deputy found that the driver, Mecom, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license and without insurance, Hebert said. Mecom was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 23.

—Gia Dardeau, 33, of Toups Street in Berwick, was arrested at 7:26 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft of goods. A deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista.

The deputy spoke with store security personnel and collected evidence that Dardeau concealed items in her purse, Hebert said. Dardeau was released on a summons to appear in court Oct. 23.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported responding to 106 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Tommy D. Donati II, 35, of Carter Lane in Berwick, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. Friday on a warrant for probation violation.

Donati was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue on active warrants for Louisiana Probation and Parole. Donati was jailed.

—Shane Granger, 29, of Chetta Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:55 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and no driver’s license.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Grizzaffi Street, and the passenger was not properly restrained. A stop was initiated, and Granger was identified as the operator of the vehicle.

Granger was found not to possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license and was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Granger was jailed.

—Kenney Delgado, 27, of Allison Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:17 a.m. Saturday on charges of DWI first offense, no driver’s license, improper lighting and improper equipment.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 182 with improper lighting. A stop was initiated, and Delgado was identified as the operator of the vehicle.

Delgado was found to be in an intoxicated state and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. The vehicle he was operating was found to be equipped with improper equipment.

At the jail, Delgado registered 0.127 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test. Delgado was jailed.

—Lonnie J. Stratton Jr., 24, of Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A patrol officer working the Lake End Park security detail observed a vehicle parked in the area of the judges stand near La. 70. Stratton was identified as one of the occupants in that vehicle.

Stratton was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Stratton was jailed.

—Martin Luther Chatman Jr., 34, of Third Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1 a.m. Sunday on charges of flight from an officer, no insurance, improper lane usage, improper turning, license and registration required and disregard of traffic controls.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Veterans Boulevard, and the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign in the area. The vehicle also negotiated an improper turn and was also observed swerving from lane to lane crossing the center line.

According to reports, the officer activated their emergency lights to initiate a stop but the operator of the vehicle continued and failed to stop. A short chase ensued where the vehicle was observed running several more stop signs, Blair said.

The vehicle stopped in the area of Arenz Street at which time the operator, Chatman, was taken into custody. Chatman was jailed.

—Tayla Sullivan, 25, of Leesville Road in Medford, Indiana, was arrested at 9:11 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of diazepam, disturbing the peace intoxicated and introduction of contraband into a penal facility.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Maple Street in regard to a suspicious person. Officers arrived, and Sullivan was identified as the person.

Sullivan was found to be in an intoxicated state and jailed, Blair said. At the jail, police located suspected diazepam concealed on Sullivan for which she didn’t have a valid prescription, Blair said. Sullivan was jailed.

—Carr D. Coleman, 47, of Greenville Street in Raceland, was arrested at 3:58 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving under suspension and improper backing.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Maple Street in regard to a vehicle crash. Coleman was found to be one of the operators of the vehicles involved.

Coleman had a suspended driver’s license and was jailed, Blair said.

—Kenderick R. Howard, 38, of Fir Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:53 a.m. Monday on charges of driving under suspension, improper turning, on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant charging him with failure to appear for arraignment and an Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant charging him with domestic abuse battery.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of La. 70 negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated, and Howard was identified as the operator of the vehicle.

Howard had a suspended driver’s license and was also wanted on warrants. Howard was jailed.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:

—Kerwin Johnson, 39, of La. 318 in Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:36 a.m. Friday on a Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for failure to appear for felony revocation and a Louisiana Probation and Parole warrant charging him with a parole violation. Johnson was awaiting transfer to Vermilion Parish.

Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrest relating to east St. Mary Parish:

—Robert Johnson Jr., 30, of First Street in Patterson, was arrested at 3:44 p.m. Friday on a charge of suspended driver’s license. Johnson was booked into jail and released on $1,000 bail.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.

Radio Logs for August 14

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, Aug. 11
6:34 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
8:19 a.m. 2400 block of Hemlock Street; Medical.
10:34 a.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Theft.
10:59 a.m. 1000 block of First Street; Medical.
12:08 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:23 p.m. 400 block of Levee Road; Complaint.
12:55 p.m. 1800 block of East Garner Street; Complaint.
1:30 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
2:06 p.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Alarm.
2:14 p.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Assistance.
3:05 p.m. 200 block of South Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
4:11 p.m. 1000 block of Shaw Street; Complaint.
4:37 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Animal complaint.
6:07 p.m. 500 block of Freret Street; Officer stand by.
7:17 p.m. 1700 block of Elk Street; Complaint.
7:35 p.m. 300 block of Cardinal Street; Medical.
7:42 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
7:56 p.m. 3200 block of Lake Palourde Road; Medical.
8:21 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
8:23 p.m. 800 block of South Everett Street; Disturbance.
8:24 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Traffic incident.
9:29 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Medical.
9:32 p.m. Federal Avenue and Everett Street; Animal.
11:39 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
Saturday, Aug. 12
12:38 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Suspicious person.
12:42 a.m. 3000 block of Roderick Street; Suspicious person.
7:22 a.m. 800 block of Ninth Street; Alarm.
10:27 a.m. 3100 block of Vine Drive; Crash.
10:57 a.m. Martin Luther King Boulevard; Crash.
11:39 a.m. La. 182 East; Traffic incident.
12:30 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
1:05 p.m. Martin Luther King Boulevard; Traffic incident.
5:13 p.m. 1600 block of Parlange Street; Animal complaint.
5:16 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Com-plaint.
6:31 p.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Suspicious activity.
6:58 p.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Officer stand by.
8:05 p.m. 900 block of Poplar Street; Phone harassment.
8:12 p.m. 1600 block of Willow Bend Drive; Civil matter.
9:06 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
9:17 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
11:09 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
Sunday, Aug. 13
2:01 a.m. 300 block of Second Street; Patrol request.
2:10 a.m. 200 block of Robin Street; 911 hang up.
2:23 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driving.
3:19 a.m. 3000 block of Lesley Drive; Complaint.
7:12 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Medical.
8:45 a.m. Maple Street; Arrest.
9:30 a.m. Railroad Avenue and Halsey Street; Animal complaint.
11:50 a.m. Morgan City; Assistance.
12:13 p.m. 300 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
12:44 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:54 p.m. 2000 block of Cedar Street; War-rant.
1:09 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Crash.
1:42 p.m. 2200 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
1:56 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Alarm.
3:09 p.m. 1400 block of Lakewood Drive; Alarm.
3:10 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Alarm.
3:20 p.m. 500 block of First Street; Complaint.
3:40 p.m. 2100 block of Maple Street; Crash.
3:58 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
4:23 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Traffic incident.
4:52 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:49 p.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; 911 hang up.
6:13 p.m. Federal Avenue and Barrow Street; Suspicious activity.
7:34 p.m. 600 block of Front Street; Accident.
8:49 p.m. 1200 block of Youngs Road; Assistance.
8:51 p.m. 1600 block of Victor II Boulevard; Loud music.
9:27 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:08 p.m. Brashear Avenue and David Drive; Accident.
10:27 p.m. Greenwood and Second streets; Suspicious activity.
11:11 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Frequent patrols.
Monday, Aug. 14
12:47 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Assistance.
3:24 a.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Loud music.
3:26 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.

Shrimp & Petroleum Festival announces music lineup

Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival organizers have released the music lineup for this year’s event, slated for Sept. 1-4.

The lineup:

Friday
6-8:30 p.m. Kyle Wilson
9-10 p.m. Krossfyre

Saturday
1:30-3:30 p.m. TK Hulin
4-6 p.m. Ross Grisham Band
6:30-8:30 p.m. Travis Thibodaux
9-11 p.m. Category 6

Sunday
1:30-3:30 p.m. Waylon Thibodeaux
4-6 p.m. Snapper and the Fishsticks
6:30-8:45 p.m. Jaryd Lane
9:30-11 p.m. After 8

Monday
12:30-1:30 p.m. KQKI Country Showdown winner
2-3 p.m. Jus Cuz
3:30-4:30 p.m. Cliff Hillebran
4-6 p.m. South 70
6:30-7 p.m. Déjà vu

$250-per-person party celebrates EWE's 90th

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A more traditional person might call it crass, an ostentatious 90th birthday bash with a $250-per-person price tag to attend. But then, no one would call Louisiana’s four-term former governor, Edwin Edwards — the convicted felon with a wife five decades his junior, a 4-year-old son and a lifetime of making headlines — anything close to traditional. The birthday festivities Saturday night at a posh Baton Rouge hotel sold out weeks in advance, with hundreds of elected officials, lobbyists and onlookers ponying up for tickets and a chance to watch the throw-back celebration remembering when Edwards was ...

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A century plus one

Mabel Pousson attributes living a healthy lifestyle to reaching a milestone that few people ever do. Pousson’s life began a year before the United States entered World War I. Family and friends threw a party Saturday at her Bayou Vista home to celebrate her 101st birthday. She turned 101 years Thursday. Pousson, a Stephensville native, has lived in Bayou Vista for over 50 years. According to 2010 U.S. Census data, only one of every 5,786 people in the country was at least 100 years old. Pousson still strives to do the things that got her to the age she is ...

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MARTA MIRE

May 16, 1947-August 11, 2017

Marta Mire, age 70, a native of Greenville, Mississippi and a resident of Morgan City, went to her heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, with her son at her side. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd Mire of Morgan City; son, Scott P. Mire and his wife, Margie; their children, Jordan and Addison Mire; son, Shane P. Mire and his wife, Renée; and brother, Carlton F. Ray and his wife, Alta Ray.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie F. Ray and Bertie Calton Ray.

The family requests that visitation be observed Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2015, from 9 a.m. until time of services at noon at First Baptist Church in Morgan City. She will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services.

THURMON 'BLUE' LEE CLIFTON

Thurmon “Blue” Lee Clifton, 78, a native of Clifton Choctaw Reservation, Clifton, Louisiana and resident of Stephensville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.

A visitation was held in his honor on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville, Louisiana, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and continued today, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville, Louisiana, from 8 a.m. until the Religious Service at 11 a.m.

The burial followed in St. Philomena Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally Aucoin Clifton; son, Mike Lee Clifton and wife, Mona, of Patterson, Louisiana; daughters, Kathy Clifton Burnette and husband, Steve, of New Iberia, Louisiana, and Tina Clifton Hightower and husband, Jeff, of Carrollton, Georgia; 11 grandchildren and two step grandchildren, Adia, Terrie, Dustin, Joni, Christopher, Aaron, Bruce, Jesse, Cody, Brittany, Courtney, Ethan and Ian; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Living Clarence Clifton Jr. of Gonzales, Louisiana, Donald Clifton and wife,

Linda, of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and Shelby Clifton and wife, Cheryl, of Eunice, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ether Smith Clifton Boudreaux and father, Clarence Clifton Sr.

Lee was a character; he loved life and family. He knew when to play and when to work. He was the greatest man we ever knew.

Online condolences can be given at www.landrysfuneralhome.com.

Landry’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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