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The LaGrange Karate Club Exhibition was held recently at the LaGrange Elementary School Gymnasium. During the exhibition, members of the LaGrange Karate Club displayed their skills before everyone in attendance. Above, two young members of the club are shown prior to squaring off in a battle.
A Community “A Fair” Carnival will be held in Franklin in June.
Set for Thursday-Sunday, June 15-18, the carnival will take place at 1808 West Main St., the shopping center area former known as the Brown’s area.
For booth information contact Barbara Simmons at 337-578-7507 or 337-828-4290; Gail McDaniel at 985-397-6144. For pre-sale ticket information contact Belinda Roberson at 337-967-1061.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Eligah Tate, 21, 616 Cypremort St., Jeanerette, was arrested on Friday at 2:19 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of simple battery and disturbing the peace. Tate was released on a $1,000 bond.
Stanesha Mars, 34, 161 Sherwood Drive, Lafayette, was arrested on Friday at 11:12 a.m. for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and improper lane usage. Bail is set at $2,750.
Velma Patterson, 53, 123 Jupiter St., Bayou Vista, was arrested on Saturday at 12:46 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of direct contempt, failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to honor written promise to appear. Patterson was released on a $350 bond.
Edward Beasley, 39, 110 Baronne St., Baldwin, was arrested on Sunday at 10:20 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of hit and run driving and failure to yield right of way. Bail is set at $1,500.
Lenis Clement Jr., 55, 6107 La. 87, Charenton, was arrested on Sunday at 11:04 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting an officer. No bail is set.
Narcotics agents arrested Chett Von Buelow, 24, 1530 Bernice St., Morgan City, on Friday at 9:44 p.m. for speeding and possession of marijuana. Von Buelow was released on a summons.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Avontre Perro, 18, St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested on Friday at 4:44 p.m., on a warrant for the charge of second degree battery. Perro was booked, processed, and released on a $10,000 bond.
Christina Fontenot, 38, St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested on Friday at 4:48 p.m., on a warrant for simple battery. Fontenot was released on a $2,500 bond.
Deshawn Granger, 27, Baker Drive, Houma, was arrested on Saturday, at 7:56 a.m., on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of angling without a license. Granger was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
William Montgomery, 36, Rosemary Street, Franklin, was arrested on Monday, at 5:30 a.m., for the charge of domestic abuse battery by strangulation. No bond is set.
Third Ward Court City Marshal David McCoy, top right, celebrated his retirement at the La. Marshal and Constable Conference on Friday evening in Franklin. The conference is the first of its kind in the region, and it was organized “to show love, peace and happiness and share it with our community,” said McCoy. “He’s a good man to work for,” said Chief Deputy Corey Burgess, left, “and I’m not ready for him to leave.” McCoy is retiring after 44 years of law enforcement service. An election will soon follow to determine a new city marshal; in the meantime, Burgess will serve as interim city marshal. Below, Burgess was administered the oath of office by 16th Judicial District Court Judge Curtis Sigur.
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St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Christian Kiffe, 33, 122 Teche Road, Bayou Vista, was arrested on Thursday at 3:52 p.m. for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, hit and run driving and possession of open alcoholic containers in motor vehicles. No bail is set.
Jarrod Bellard, 33, 102 Row 4, Apt. 3, Lafayette, was arrested on Thursday at 4:02 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and general speed law violation. No bail is set.
Troy Walden, 54, 901 Leon Drive, Patterson, was arrested on Friday at 1:10 a.m. for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and improper lane usage. Walden was released on a $2,750 bond.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests:
Gerald Dupas, 30, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested on Thursday, at 10:55 a.m., for the charges of possession of Schedule I narcotics – synthetic marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of schedule II narcotics – methamphetamine and parole violation. Dupas was transferred to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Nathan Thomas III, 40, Eleventh Street, Franklin, was arrested on Thursday at 11:01 a.m., on warrants for failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Thomas was transferred to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Michael Walter, 38, Eleventh Street, Franklin, was arrested on Thursday, at 11:04 a.m., on warrants for the charges of criminal trespassing and theft under $300. Walter was also arrested on warrants for the charges of simple burglary and criminal trespassing. Walter was also arrested on a parole violation. Walter was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Jeremy Landry, 28, and Cotney Landry, 23, Oakdale Street, Franklin, were arrested on Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., on a warrant for the charge of simple battery with medical attention. They are held on a $2,500 bond each.
Franklin will observe the “National Day of Prayer” May 4 at 12:30 p.m.
The event will be commemorated at Franklin City Hall, 300 Iberia St. Local pastors, dignitaries and elected officials are all invited to attend, as well as the general public, in prayer for the city, parish, state and nation.
Edward Couvillier, at center, was presented a plaque of recognition by Sen. Bret Allain on behalf of the Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show during the event last weekend. Couvillier, shown with his family and Allain, has been the featured craftsman in “In the Mind of the Maker,” a documentary film written and directed by C.E. Richard, and an in-depth feature and photo essay in Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine. Couvillier is known for his resurrection of the Louisiana push skiff along with his sons Larry, Justin and Kevin. Couvillier was commended for by Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show organizers for his contributions to the art and preservation of traditional Louisiana boatbuilding.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert and Chief Deputy Scott Anslum presented checks to the parish’s junior high school softball coaches on Wednesday at the St. Mary Parish School Board office.
“We raised the price of admission to our games, and the sheriff paid for everything,” said St. Mary Junior High Baseball director Paul Frost. “And what’s left he’s giving back to the schools to help buy balls, gloves, catcher equipment, whatever you need.”
“Junior high is (going to) get a lot,” Frost continued. “Varsity’s always number one, but this was junior high kids can get stuff back, too. And the parents can see where the money goes when they have to pay the fee.”
“This gives (the student athletes) an opportunity to advance their skillsets, give them an opportunity to play a little more, get active as they get into high school and things like that,” said Hebert.
Schools receiving checks included Central Catholic High School, Berwick Junior High School, Patterson Junior High School, Franklin Junior High School, Stephensville Elementary School and Hanson Memorial High School. Morgan City Junior High School, which did not send a representative, will also receive a check.
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