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A “Back to School Bash” will be held in the Verdunville community on Aug. 5.
It will be held in the Verdunville park from 1-5 p.m. School supplies will be given to children, and there will be a variety of other prizes, mini-basketball camp, activities and more.
Organizers are asking for food, school supplies, gift certificates or prizes in support of the event.
It is sponsored by the Mid-Area Concerned Citizens Organization, President Wendell Bogan; Vice President Maxie O’Brien; and Treasurer Ulysses Mitchell.
For more information, call 337-940-0854.
A fire between 6 and 6:30 a.m. July 2 on Moon Road in Bayou Vista was extinguished quickly after Patterson, Berwick, and Bayou Vista fire departments reported to the scene, said Bayou Vista Fire Chief Victor Pisani. But the house was a total loss. No injuries were reported and no foul play or fireworks are suspected to be the cause. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.
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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, June 29
9:26 a.m. 1000 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
9:44 a.m. 1000 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.
9:50 a.m. 1100 block of General Clark Street; Alarm.
10:16 a.m. Roderick and Glenwood streets; Reckless driver.
12:11 p.m. Duke and First streets; Complaint.
12:24 p.m. 2000 block of Cedar Street; Complaint.
12:29 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Complaint.
12:36 p.m. 1100 block of General Clark Street; Alarm.
12:38 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
1:10 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
2:41 p.m. 2600 block of Fir Street; Alarm.
3:21 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Complaint.
3:27 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Complaint.
3:34 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:39 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:50 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Disturbance.
6:09 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
6:56 p.m. Morgan City; Theft.
7:07 p.m. Freret Street; Suspicious subject.
7:11 p.m. 600 block of Third Street; Theft.
7:26 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious subject.
8:33 p.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Civil matter.
10:18 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Disturbance.
9:23 p.m. Sixth Street; Hit and run.
9:38 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Narcotics complaint.
10:02 p.m. 300 block of Union Street; Animal complaint.
10:41 p.m. 6800 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:45 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
11:38 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
Friday, June 30
12:57 a.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
12:59 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
1:40 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
2:39 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
3:29 a.m. Brashear Avenue; Illegal discharge of firearm.
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Last summer, a military veteran who was angry over the police treatment of black men ambushed law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, killing three and wounding three before a sniper fatally shot him.
On Friday, District Attorney Hillar Moore III planned to hold a news conference to release videos and a report on the July 17 rampage. Moore’s office reviews all fatal police shootings in the parish to determine whether a killing was legally justified, though in this case there has been no suggestion that officers acted inappropriately.
Police said Gavin Long, a 29-year-old black man from Kansas City, Missouri, sought out law enforcement when he attacked the officers that Sunday morning. Long killed Baton Rouge officers Montrell Jackson, 32, and Matthew Gerald, 41, and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola, 45.
The attack occurred amid simmering tensions nationwide over the treatment of blacks by police. Just 10 days earlier, a sniper fired on a group of police officers in Dallas, killing five officers and wounding nine others. Two civilians were also wounded. Two days before that, an officer in Baton Rouge killed 37-year-old Alton Sterling, a black man, during a struggle that was captured on two cellphone videos and sparked nightly protests in the city.
Police have said Long wore black clothing and a ski mask and was armed with two rifles and a pistol when he parked his rental car near a beauty supply store and approached an empty police vehicle at the convenience store next door.
“Other people, he totally ignored them. He acted like they weren’t even there,” East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said last year.
After Long shot two officers, Garafola drew his gun, took cover behind a trash bin and tried to rescue one of the wounded officers. Long shot him to death and shot the wounded officer twice more at close range.
Long traded gunfire with other officers before a police sniper shot him from more than 100 yards away.
Long served in the Marines from 2005 to 2010, including a seven-month stint in 2008 in Iraq. He was a data network specialist who reached the rank of sergeant before an honorable discharge.
Long never saw combat in Iraq, but he told doctors he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder because a friend showed him videos of maimed and decapitated bodies, medical records showed.
Doctors at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, diagnosed Long in November 2011 as suffering from an “adjustment disorder with depressed mood,” but not PTSD.
Long had posted rambling internet videos calling for violence in response to police treatment of African-Americans, which he said constituted “oppression.”
He also purportedly described his actions as a “necessary evil” in a manifesto that an Ohio man says was sent to him by Long less than an hour before the shootings.
His mother, Corine Woodley, told PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley that her son would “pretty much lose it” and become furious every time he heard about a black man being shot by police in what he considered an unlawful manner.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Nancy Bergeron Russo, 80, will be held at noon on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City with the Rev. Michael Russo officiating.
Interment will follow at Morgan City Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Friday, June 30, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Morgan City from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.
A native of Berwick and a resident of Lafayette, Mrs. Russo died at 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at her residence after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.
Nancy raised her family in Morgan City, Louisiana, then relocated to Lafayette. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by two sons, Pete Gerard Russo of Youngsville, and Thomas Gregory Russo and his wife Cassie of Broussard; three daughters, Angela Russo Williams and her husband Rick of Broussard, Myra Russo of Lafayette, and Jacqueline Russo Henke and her husband Richard of Lafayette; two brothers, Eric Bergeron Jr. and Terry Bergeron; a sister, Will Bergeron Killion; nine grandchildren, Philip Bonner, Cameron Canard, Jade Russo, Zac Henke, Chaz Russo, Sarah Russo, Grace Russo, Cadon Russo and Braylon Russo; and three great-grandchildren, Anna Bonner, Jude Bonner and Eden Bonner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmanuel “Mac” Russo; and her parents, Eric Bergeron Sr. and Nilda Perrera Bergeron.
Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Russo, Philip Bonner, Cameron Canard, Zac Henke, Jade Russo and Chaz Russo.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Eric Bergeron Jr. and Terry Bergeron.
The family would like to thank the many medical teams that treated Nancy with such expertise, love and compassion. In particular, Dr. Troy Martin, Dr. Jason Shumadine, Dr. Jason Breaux, Dr. Jeanette Chassiagnac, Dr. Melanie Bievenue and Dr. Sal Malad, along with their teams and all of the dedicated angels on earth from Hospice of Acadiana, Joann, Vivian, Edward, Katie, Stephanie, just to name a few, and A Care Partner and their staff.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana.
David Funeral Home of Lafayette at 316 Youngsville Hwy., 337-837-9887, will be handling the arrangements.
FEEDING PROGRAM
For the needy and senior citizens at noon Saturday, July 1, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 113 Federal Ave., Morgan City. For info call 985-384-6800.
The Bayouland Emergency Amateur Radio Service, BEARS, will host an areawide meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday to introduce John Mark Robertson, Louisiana SEC, to those who have not met him.
It will be an informal session for general talk, questions, gripes, etc.
The BEARS club is located at 201 Everett St., downtown in Morgan City across from City Hall. The meeting will be on the second floor. An elevator is available.
If there’s a holiday, you best believe south Louisiana is celebrating it. And when it comes to the Fourth of July, towns and cities around the area will host events with fireworks, food and music.
What follows is a list of July 4th events around south Louisiana.
FRIDAY
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: 4 p.m., downtown Amite and Coach Catha Park. Featuring a parade with the U.S. Marine Corps band as well as live music, food and drinks. Organized by the Amite Arts Council.
FRIDAY-TUESDAY
ERATH FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Erath. Five days of music, food, fireworks, water fights and a parade highlight the U.S. birthday bash. erath4.com.
SATURDAY-TUESDAY
JULY 4TH AT LAND-O-PINES: 17145 Million Dollar Road, Covington. Featuring live music on Saturday, a fireworks show on Monday and more activities through the week. $10 plus tax for adults, $8 plus tax for kids. 985-892-6023.
SATURDAY
RED, WHITE AND ZOO: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge. Celebrate the patriotic holiday with the zoo’s red, white and blue animal friends. The event also includes amphitheater programs, games, and arts and crafts with the animals. $8.75 for adults/teens, $5.75 for ages 2-12, $7.75 for seniors, free for ages 1 and under. 225-775-3877, brzoo.org.
SATURDAY-MONDAY
FOURTH OF JULY FISHING RODEO: Quintana Landing, Cypremort Point. The 64th annual event hosted by the Iberia Rod & Gun Club focuses on saltwater fishing, with a free fais-do-do under the pavilion. 337-07-6206, iberiarodandgunclub.com.
SUNDAY
TENTH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Springfield. A day of family fun in honor of veterans, with a kids’ parade at 5 p.m. With food vendors, arts and crafts, games and a car show. (225) 294-3150, townofspringfield.org.
FREEDOM RULES WEEKEND: L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, 777 L’Auberge Ave., Baton Rouge. Featuring a firework extravaganza. Rooftop viewing party runs 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., $20 cover. Free Edge bar balcony viewing party runs 8 p.m. to midnight, with music from The Zipties. The lawn viewing party runs 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., free and open to all ages. And at the Promenade from 8 p.m. to midnight, featuring music from Allison Collins; all ages welcome. lbatonrouge.com.
MONDAY
COME 4TH ON THE 3RD: 2 p.m., Crescent Park, Donaldsonville. Featuring a singing competition, performances from Michael Foster Project, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. 225-445-1383.
A TASTE OF INDEPENDENCE 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Calandro’s Supermarket, 12732 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. This free food event features samples from local and gourmet food and drink vendors, beer demos and more. 225-614-1254, facebook.com/calandrossupermarket.
UNCLE SAM JAM: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Parc International, downtown Lafayette. This annual Fourth of July event is free for all ages and includes musical performances from Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie and Three37 Band.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: 4 p.m., Zemurray Park, South Oak Street, Hammond. Free fireworks display as well as food and gifts on site.
HAPPY THIRD OF JULY: 5 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Featuring music from The Marine Corps Band at 7 p.m. and fireworks at the Peristyle at 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. neworleanscitypark.com.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS: 6 p.m., Ponchatoula Area Recreation District Park, North Hoover Road. Fireworks show scheduled to start at 8:45 p.m.
YOUNGSVILLE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 5:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville. Featuring pony rides, kayak demos and a fireworks display. Food and beverages available for purchase. youngsville.us.
KENILWORTH INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: 6:30 p.m., Boone Drive and Kenilworth Parkway, Baton Rouge. The 45th annual event features a mix of local civic groups, military and veterans groups, and bands. The parade runs along Kenilworth Parkway, beginning at Kenilworth Science & Technology School. This year’s theme is “Living in America.” The grand marshal is Mike Manning, the president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. kenilworthneighborhood.com.
MONDAY-TUESDAY
FOURTH OF JULY BOAT PARADE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; starting at 1 p.m. Tuesday in False River. Featuring music in Towne Square at 4 p.m. Monday and the annual boat parade starting at 1 p.m. on Morrison Parkway on Tuesday. This year’s theme for boats is “Music of America.” 225-638-5360, ext. 212 or 401.
TUESDAY
LET FREEDOM RING FESTIVAL: Noon to 9:15 p.m., Peltier Park, Bayou Lane, Thibodaux. Featuring music from Royal Flush, live auction and fireworks at 9 p.m.
WALKER FOURTH OF JULY: 3 p.m. to dark, Sidney Hutchinson Park, 13750 Ball Park Road, Walker. An old-fashioned family day-style celebration with food, three-legged races and family-oriented events as well as music from the Floyd Brown Band. Free. walker.la.us.
FOURTH OF JULY SPECTACULAR: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., USS Kidd Veterans Museum, 305 S. River Road, Baton Rouge. This year’s event features a walking patriotic popsicle parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Florida Street on the levee and continuing to the USS Kidd. The festival also includes hot-dog eating and pie-baking contests as well as musical performances from Baton Rouge Music Studios, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, and Band Camp. Also enjoy food from City Pork, Taco de Paco, Smokin’ Aces, Dat’z Italian and more. Bathroom passes are $5. Tickets to watch fireworks aboard the USS Kidd are $15. VIP tickets are $50. usskidd.com.
FOURTH FEST: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., downtown Port Allen on this Mississippi River levee. This free event includes kids’ activities, food, drink and music and concludes with fireworks over the Mississippi. westbatonrouge.net.
LIVINGSTON FOURTH OF JULY: 5 p.m. to dark, Circle Drive Park, Livingston. The annual celebration features food, music, rides and games. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. 225-686-7153.
GO 4TH ON THE RIVER: New Orleans riverfront. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with musical performances in Crescent Park’s French Market District as well as a fireworks photography workshop. At 9 p.m., catch the free dueling barges fireworks display over the Mississippi River. go4thontheriver.com.
NEW IBERIA FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Bouligny Plaza, Main Street in downtown New Iberia. Followed by an honor guard ceremony featuring patriotic music. 337- 344-9397.
RED, WHITE, BLUE AND YOU: 6 p.m., downtown Lake Charles. The annual event features a parade at 6 p.m., rolling on Ryan Street. Then enjoy music at the Lake Charles Civic Center Arcade Pavilion. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. cityoflakecharles.com, 337-491-9159.
RED STICK, WHITE & BLUE CELEBRATION: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. Watch the downtown fireworks celebrating from the Shaw Center for the Arts’ rooftop terrace. Featuring hamburger sliders and hot dogs from Capital City Grill and music from DJ Kevin Moreaux. $40 for nonmembers, $30 for members, $25 for children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and under. 225-389-7210, lsumoajuly4.eventbrite.com.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., A.Z. Young Park, 247 Florida St., Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Concert band holds its annual concert, featuring a collection of patriotic tunes. Free and open to the public. Family-friendly. facebook.com/batonrougeconcertband.
FIREWORKS ON THE MISSISSIPPI: 9 p.m., downtown Baton Rouge. WBRZ Channel 2 continues the tradition with one of the largest fireworks show in the state. wbrz.com/wbrz-s-fireworks-on-the-mississippi.
Franklin Banner-Tribune
P.O. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: 337-828-3706
Fax: 337-828-2874
Morgan City Review
1014 Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: 985-384-8370
Fax: 985-384-4255