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Smith is interim tech college director

Tue, 06/13/2017 - 9:21am
Ivory Bibbins
ibibbins@daily-review.com

The realignment of the Young Memorial campus of South Central Louisiana Technical College to Southeast Louisiana Community College also brings changes to the office of the director. Dr Willie Smith, former vice president for academics and work-force solutions at SLCC, is now the new interim director of SCLTC.
Smith took the position of director effective immediately on Monday after former director, Earl Meador, transferred to be director of Northeast Louisiana Technical College.
“I was asked to do this position by Louisiana’s Community and Technical Colleges president, Dr. Monty Sullivan,” said Smith. “He thought I would be a good candidate to help support the transitions of the campuses.”
Smith experienced transitions with colleges when he helped in the transition of SLCC and Acadiana Technical College following a merger signed into law back in 2012 by former Gov. Bobby Jindal. Smith has been involved in the realignment transition of Young Memorial’s campus of SCLTC since the announcement was made.
“My goal is to make sure there is a smooth realignment and make sure that the faculty, staff and students continue to be served,” Smith said. “That we support the community we serve and support business and industry with a well-trained workforce.”
Smith has been involved with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System for the last 16 years starting off in 2001 as the director of the Youth BuildProgram of Louisiana Technical College.
Smith’s vision for the campuses of SCLTC is that they are considered to be a comprehensive college. Smith wants the faculty and students to understand that the realignments bring more opportunities for students who choose to continue their studies at a four-year institution or head straight into the work-force.

Radio Logs for June 12

Tue, 06/13/2017 - 9:13am
Staff Report

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.
Monday, June 12
6:15 a.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Animal complaint.
7:10 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
7:10 a.m. 1700 block of McDermott Drive; Animal complaint.
7:12 a.m. 1200 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
7:30 a.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Animal complaint.
7:52 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
8:05 a.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Complaint.
8:43 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Traffic incident.
8:51 a.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Animal complaint.
9 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
9:08 a.m. 100 block of Glenwood Avenue; Removal of subject.
9:48 a.m. 700 block of General Patton Street; Vehicle burglary.
10:40 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Arrest.
10:46 a.m. 3200 block of Roselawn Drive; Complaint.
10:53 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Animal complaint.
11:03 a.m. 700 block of General Hodges Street; Complaint.
11:20 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
11:22 a.m. U.S. 90 ; Crash.
11:29 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
11:46 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Animal complaint.
11:48 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Animal complaint.
11:53 a.m. Railroad Avenue; Animal com-plaint.
12:15 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:17 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
12:41 p.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Removal of subject.
12:48 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
1 p.m. 500 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
1:18 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Animal complaint.
2:15 p.m. Brashear Avenue and Victor II Boulevard; Traffic incident.
2:36 p.m. 900 block of Youngs Road; Arrest.
2:53 p.m. 100 block of Egle Street; Vehicle burglary.
3:19 p.m. 1000 block of Clothilde Street; Complaint.
3:28 p.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Assistance.
3:53 p.m. Railroad Avenue and Headland Street; Animal complaint.
4:09 p.m. 400 block of Federal Avenue; Patrol request.
4:56 p.m. 800 block of Fourth Street; Patrol request.
11:27 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Phone harassment.
Tuesday, June 13
12:21 a.m. 200 block of Fourth Street; Alarm.
12:34 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
2:24 a.m. 800 block of Front Street; Alarm.
2:49 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
4:30 a.m. 800 block of Front Street; Alarm.

Prosecution: Duhons' lifestyle was extravagant, but reported earnings weren't

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 9:48pm

Armond Duhon and his wife, Karen Duhon, lived a life for many years well above their financial means, including spending hundreds of thousands of dollars at slot machines, the prosecution said during the first day of the husband's trial. The racketeering, money laundering and theft trial for Armond Duhon, 63, of Morgan City, began Monday at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse in 16th Judicial District Court. Armond Duhon is facing a criminal trial for his alleged role in a scheme to help steal millions of dollars from investment holdings firm, Capital Management Consultants in Morgan City. He had previously waived his trial ...

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The Latest: Louisiana OKs plan for red snapper anglers

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 3:43pm

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on federal offer to reopen recreational season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico (all times local):

3:20 p.m.
Louisiana officials have voted to accept a federal offer that would reopen a red snapper season for recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico’s federal waters.
The federal season will reopen for the next 12 weekends if Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida all agree to close state recrea-tional seasons in the Gulf on weekdays, at least through Labor Day.
At issue is how to ensure full recovery of the once disastrously depleted red snapper population while giving everyone a chance at the catch.
A Louisiana commission voted 5-0 for the proposal Monday.
Texas has three public hearings along its coast Monday night. Alabama officials asked for public comment in a Facebook posting Friday, the same day that Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a conference call to gauge public comment.

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As officials seek full recovery of the once disastrously depleted red snapper popula-tion in the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf states are considering a proposed compromise on a contentious three-day federal red snapper season for recreational anglers.
Louisiana and Alabama officials say the Commerce Department has told them that if the Gulf states close state waters to recreational redfish anglers on weekdays at least through Sept. 4, a weekends-only federal season could start as early as June 17.
As federal officials have cut the recreational season in federal waters, Gulf states have set much longer seasons within their offshore boundaries.
But federal officials say recreational anglers have regularly exceeded their quota.
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meets Monday to consider the proposal. Alabama officials are seeking public comment.

Patterson wins Swampland contest

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 1:59pm

The Patterson Lumberjacks’ summer league team defeated P r a x a i r ( H . L . Bourgeois), 8-6, on the road Thursday in Swampland action.
Reid Perkins earned the win.
Offensively, Brandt Lightsey led Patterson with a 2-for-4 performance with an RBI. Other top offensive contributors included Perkins, 1-for-3 with two RBIs; Ian Doucet, 1-for-3 with an RBI; and Jaylon Jennings, 1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Patterson (1-1) will return to action Tuesday when it hosts Crawdaddy’s Seafood (Houma Christian). Junior varsity action is set for 4 p.m. with varsity to follow at 6 p.m.
From KWBJ TV-22

ARTHUR WILLIAM SMITH

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 10:28am

Arthur William Smith, 72, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017.
Arthur was born on Dec. 13, 1944, the son of Louin and Margreet Smith.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons, William Smith and wife Tootie of Morgan City, and Jimmy Smith of Bayou L’Ourse; two daughters, Tina Garza and husband Frank of St. San Angelo, Texas, and Kimberly Smith of Bayou L’Ourse; two sisters, Marry Ellen Tanksley of Crosset, Arkansas, and Gloria Harris and husband Harold of Andrews, Texas; and four grandchildren, Melanie Garza, Nicholas Garza, Zachery Velasquez and Dylan Velasquez.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Louin and Margreet Smith; two brothers, Donald Smith and Jerry Smith; and one sister, Betty Tanksley.
Arthur was in the U.S. Army with the rank of Private E-5, and served honorably for three years. He loved to be outdoors and his favorite thing to do was fish.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, following Military Honors rendered by the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad beginning at 5:30 p.m.

SHERRY ELLEN MAYON

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 10:25am

Sherry Ellen Mayon, 57, a native of Greenville, Tennessee, and a resident of Amelia, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017.
Sherry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a friend to all. She loved to cook for her family, spent time sewing and making snowballs. Sherry loved Redbirds and being on the party barge or just cruising around. She was a “Baseball Mom” and a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves. Sherry also had a love for “Cane’s” Sweet Tea!!
Sherry is survived by her love of 42 years, come September, her husband, Ray Mayon Sr.; her mother and stepfather, Iva and Dewey Griffey of North Carolina; three sons, Ray Mayon Jr. and fiancé Kaci Hebert of Bayou Blue, Randy Mayon of Gretna, and Jerry Mayon and companion Wendy Gros of Amelia; two daughters, Dana Greer and husband Josh of Raceland, and Danielle Falls and husband Heath of Amelia; grandchildren, Caleb, Benton, Bryce, Brantlee, Kohen, Austin, Avery, Caden, Madix, Addison and Leighla; two brothers, Mike Shelton and Larry Shelton, both of North Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sherry was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Franklin.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2017, at Hargrave Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 8 a.m. until service time at Hargrave Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Hargrave Funeral Home. Graveside services will be in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Police Reports 6-12-17

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 9:52am

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Quentin Dugar, 26, 1802 Lot B, L St., Patterson, was arrested on June 2, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana, third offense, obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence, resisting an officer, improper turning and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. No bail is set.
Wendell Chauvin, 57, 4055 Francis St., Berwick, was arrested on Thursday at 9:58 a.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Chauvin was released on a summons.
Shisha Willoughby, 29, 187 Violet St., Thibodaux, was arrested on Thursday at 10:27 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on three counts of theft of goods and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods. No bail is set.
Kentrell Franklin, 28, 215 S Moss Drive, Houma, was arrested on Thursday at 8:58 p.m. for no head lights, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Franklin was released on a summons.
Darren Jackson, 32, 104 Todd Lane, Morgan City, was arrested on Friday at 6:40 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Jackson was released on a $750 bond.
Wayne Singleton, 54, 122 Eleventh St., Morgan City, was arrested on Friday at 11:07 p.m. for bicycle equipment required for night operation and possession of Schedule II – crack cocaine. No bail is set.
Jordan Franklin, 18, 140 Clausen Road South, Centerville, was arrested on Saturday at 12:20 p.m. for theft of a motor vehicle, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle, no driver’s license and criminal trespass. No bail is set.
Joey Francois, 36, 3813 Mission Drive, Baton Rouge, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended license and operating a vehicle without insurance. Francois was released on a recognizance bond.
Dambre Conley, 22, 1803 Cole Drive, Franklin, was arrested on Saturday at 10:10 a.m. on a warrant for aggravated battery. No bail is set.
Anthony Lightfoot, 56, 112 Oleander St., Patterson, was arrested on Sunday at 3:23 a.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Lightfoot was released on a summons.
Jorge Sanchez, 31, Morgan City, was arrested on Sunday at 9:53 a.m. for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, identity theft, no driver’s license and expired license plate. No bail is set.
Narcotics agents arrested Nicole Karpinski, 29, 7100 LA 182, Lot 36, Morgan City, on Friday at 11:42 a.m. on a warrant for four counts of violating a schedule drug prohibited acts law – doctor shopping and one count of violating the schedule drug prohibited acts law by obtaining a prescription by fraud. No bail is set.
John Loustalot, 32, 1209 Cayce St., Franklin, was arrested on Thursday at 4:55 p.m. for possession of Schedule II – Adderall and possession of Schedule III - buprenorphine. No bail is set.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported that Joey Jack, 42, of O’Neal Chube, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 10:40 p.m. on a charge of violation of a protective order and held with no bond set.
Jamaul Wallace, 27, of Sixth Street, Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 2:06 a.m. on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Wallace was booked, processed, and held with no bond set.
Michelle Brown, 45, of Eighth Street, Franklin, was arrested on Saturday at 2:14 p.m. on the charge of domestic abuse battery - second offense. Officers responded to a residence on Eighth St. in reference to a complaint. Brown allegedly hit and scratched the victim. Brown was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Jernell Payne Sr., 39, of Blakesley Street, Franklin, was arrested on Saturday at 3:56 p.m. on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charge of no license plate light and driving without a driver’s license. Payne was additionally charged with possession of schedule I narcotics (marijuana) - first offense. Officers responded to the area of Blakesley St. in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located active warrants for Payne held by 16th Judicial District Court. Officers allegedly located narcotics on Payne’s person upon placing him under arrest. Payne was booked, processed, and held on a $3,500 bond.
Aaron Bourque, 30, of Wilfred Street, Franklin, was arrested on Sunday at 3:03 a.m. on a warrant on the charge of disturbing the peace loud music. Bourque was booked, processed, and released on a $500 bond.

SO detectives recover stolen property from 2 parishes

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 9:52am

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives began an investigation May 8 into the burglary of a home on La. 83 in Glencoe.
Sheriff Mark Hebert reported that detectives collected evidence that the culprit broke windows and a door to gain access to the residence and steal several paintings. Detectives developed a suspect and obtained search warrants for f locations in Franklin.
Thursday, detectives, patrol deputies and narcotics detectives along with members of the Franklin Police Department and Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office simultaneously executed search warrants at f residences, two on Cayce Street and one each on Palfrey and Liner Streets in Franklin. Investigators recovered the stolen artwork and other items reported stolen from businesses in Iberia Parish including gas generators and an outboard motor. A number of items were seized during the searches are pending further investigation.
The suspect, John Loustalot, 32, of 1107 Cayce St. in Franklin, was located at his residence during the searches. He was arrested at 4:25 p.m. on charges of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and illegal possession of stolen things. He was transported to the Franklin Police Department jail for booking. No bail is set.
Grace Loustalot, 27, 598 Palfrey St., Franklin, was arrested on Friday at 4:47 p.m. on charges of possession of hydrocodone and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile. During the search related to the burglary investigation, narcotics detectives reportedly located a hydrocodone pill. Two juveniles were at the residence at the time the search warrant was conducted. Loustalot was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Loustalot was released on a $3,000 bond.

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