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Public notices for April 8, 2026

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 6:00am

Click here to download a .pdf version of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office budget amendment.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF COMMISSION
ST MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE STREET
P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA 70381
March 12th, 2026
Recreation District #2 of St Mary Parish will be accepting sealed bids on the following surplus items. The items are as follows:
2011 GMC Pickup Truck, Minimum bid required will be $500.00
1991 Blue Bird Bus, Minimum bid required will be $500.00
Yamaha Clavinova, Minimum bid required will be $100.00
Those items can be seen at Recreation District #2 of St Mary Parish located at 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Sealed bids can also be dropped off at the office location and/or mailed to Recreation District No. 2, P.O. Box 922, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381.
Please address as follows:
Attention: Sealed Bids
Name of Bid Item
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Email:
ALL MUST be noted on the bid sheet. All bids must be received at the districts’ office by 6:00PM., on April 08th, 2026. All bids will be opened at the regular scheduled meeting, held at the district’s office located at 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, La., the meeting begins at 6:00PM.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SEALED BID SUBMITTAL FORM
PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT YOU ARE BIDDING ON.
PLACE THE FORM IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND WRITE THE NAME OF THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON THE OUTSIDE
EQUIPMENT: ————————————————
BID AMOUNT: ————————————————
BIDDER NAME: —————————————————————
ADDRESS: ————————————————
PHONE: ————————————————
EMAIL: ————————————————
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RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACES ST * P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70381
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
February 12th, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District was called to order at 6:00pm by Ms. Ann Poole, Chairperson. Invocation was given by Ms. Nelda Dural.
Members present were Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson, and Ann Poole. Others present were Mr. Leroy Trim, Director and Kimberlin Mc- Pherson, Administrative Assistant. Absent ~ David McGuire Guest ~ None
Minutes from January 8th, 2026 monthly board meeting, was submitted for review by all board members present. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson, that the minutes from January 8th, 2026 monthly meeting be receiv-ed and adopted with any necessary corrections; if any. The motion was approved un- animously, with the amendment of one typographical error.
Yeas: Tracey Wilson, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Ann Poole
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
The Districts’ financial report was submitted by Mrs. Kimberlin McPherson. After a brief discussion and review of said financials, in ac- cordance with the recommendations on page 9 of the previous year’s audit report, the current financial report was compared against the budget. Thereafter, in addition to the financials, the board was presented with a copy of the bank reconciliation and electronic transfer sheets for review. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to receive and approve the financial report, with any necessary corrections; if there be any. The motion was approved unanimously without opposition.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Trim inform-ed the board that the new truck for said District, had been purchased from AJ Dohman and added to Recreation fleet. Mr. Trim stated that three items are due to depreciate, and wish to tag items as surplus property. The items are as follows: Blue Bird bus, GMC 1500 truck, and a Clavinova. Mr. Trim also requested a motion to declare all items as surplus property. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to declare all items presented as surplus property, and placed in the newspaper following the district’ s surplus property procedures. The motion was approved unanimously, without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
In further related new business, Ms. Poole stated that she has begun seeking information on the summer enrichment program, and that a meeting would be forthcoming. Ms. Dural asked, for clarity of funding sources for the program. In discussion, Mr. Trim and Ms. Poole ela- borated on funding sources.
Bills were re- viewed, compare to budget, and submitted for payment. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to pay all bills that has been submitted for payment. The motion was approved un- animously.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
Thereafter, a brief discussion was made by Ms. Tracey Wilson on the blighted property in the subdivision. After discussing these properties in detail, it was decided to table the issue pending further information.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson, that meeting be adjourned.
Ann W. Poole
(S): Ann Poole,
Chairperson
Adv. April 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on February 24, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the City on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the City qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION
Shall Section 2-01 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Morgan City be amended to provide for term limits for members of the Morgan City Council and to provide that such councilmembers must be legal residents of the districts from which elected, all as set forth in Ordinance No. 26-02 adopted by the Morgan City Council on February 24, 2026?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42(PART)
43(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $30,100.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the City are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026

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PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
A request has been submitted to the Morgan City Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone. A proposal is considered to change the zoning designation of a 1.19-acres section of land located in the Ditch Annex South Railroad Avenue (Barnes Map) subdivision from “C” (Commercial) to “R-4” (Residential). Specifically, the plat is bordered by Adams Street, Third Street, and Arizona Street which contains fourteen total parcels. (Parcel #s 3194321072.00, 3194321073.00, 3194321074.00, 3194321075.00, 3194321076.00, 3194321077.00, 3194321078.00, 3194321079.00, 3194321080.00, 3194321081.00, 3194321082.00, 3194321083.00, 3194321237 1084.00, and 3194321085.00. If granted, the said parcels would be afforded all conditions of a “R-4” residential district as listed in Section 126-47 of the Schedule of District Regulations of the City of Morgan City, Code of Ordinances.
Copies of maps showing the proposed zoning change are on file at the office of Anthony Governale, Director of Planning & Zoning, located at Planning and Zoning, 509 Second Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to be viewed by all persons interested in familiarizing themselves with the proposed zoning change.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said place and time, will hear objections and/or comments to the proposed zoning change.
After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana will then proceed, if it so determines, to recommend to the Mayor and Councilmen to amend the “Zoning District Map” in accordance with laws, L.R.S. 33:4724 and L.R.S. 33:4725.
GIVEN THIS 2nd DAY OF APRIL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
(S) Frank
Judycki
FRANK
JUDYCKI,
CHAIRMAN
Adv. April 3, 8 and 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
A proposal is considered to change the zoning designation of a 1.49-acres section of land located in Ditch Annex (Barnes Map) subdivision from “R-4A” (Residential). to “C” (Commercial). Specifically, the plat is bordered by Duke Street., Idaho Street., Ditch Street., and Fourth Street. which contains eight total parcels. (Parcel #s 3194341408.00, 3194341409.00, 3194341410.00, 3194341411.00, 3194341412.00, 3194341413.00, 3194341414.00, and 3194341415.00. If granted, the said parcels would be afforded all conditions of a “C” Commercial district as listed in Section 126-47 of the Schedule of District Regulations of the City of Morgan City, Code of Ordinances.
Copies of maps showing the proposed zoning change are on file at the office of Anthony Governale, Director of Planning & Zoning, located at Planning and Zoning, 509 Second Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to be viewed by all persons interested in familiarizing themselves with the proposed zoning change.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said place and time, will hear objections and/or comments to the proposed zoning change.
After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana will then proceed, if it so determines, to recommend to the Mayor and Councilmen to amend the “Zoning District Map” in accordance with laws, L.R.S. 33:4724 and L.R.S. 33:4725.
GIVEN THIS 2nd DAY OF APRIL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
(S) Frank
Judycki
FRANK
JUDYCKI,
CHAIRMAN
Adv. April 3, 8 and 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Department, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, until 10:00 A.M., Central Time, on Thursday, the 23rd day of April 2026, at the office of the Purchasing Agent, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Bldg., Franklin, Louisiana 70538, for:
DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY MONITORING SERVICES
The RFP documents may be examined and obtained on all business days at the following location during the specified hours: St. Mary Parish Government, Purchasing Department, Courthouse Bldg. 5th Floor, Franklin, Louisiana, 70538, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. (337) 828-4100 extension 5010. RFP documents can also be reviewed at and obtained from the office of the Engineer: Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, LLC, (225) 677-7950 or email: jon@fdaengineers.com and RFP documents can be obtained online at www.centralbidding.com.
Proposal envelopes should be marked:
RFP SUBMITTAL
DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY MONITORING SERVICES
St. Mary Parish reserves the right to reject any and/or all statements, to waive informalities in any and/or all procedures, and to award the Contract in the best interest of the Parish.
Adv. March 25, April 1 and 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Department, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, until 10:00 A.M., Central Time, on Thursday, the 23rd day of April, 2026, at the office of the Purchasing Agent, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Bldg., Franklin, Louisiana 70538, for:
PROFESSIONAL DEBRIS REMOVAL
SERVICES
The RFP documents may be ex- amined or obtained on all business days at the following location during the specified hours: St. Mary Parish Government, Purchasing Department, Courthouse Bldg. 5th Floor, Franklin, Louisiana, 70538, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. (337) 828-4100 extension 5010. RFP documents can also be reviewed at and obtained from the office of the Engineer: Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, LLC, (225) 677-7950 or email: jon@fdaengineers.com, and RFP documents can be obtained online at www.centralbidding.com.
Proposal envelopes should be marked:
RFP SUBMITTAL
PROFESSIONAL DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES
St. Mary Parish reserves the right to reject any and/or all statements, to waive informalities in any and/or all procedures, and to award the Contract in the best interest of the Parish.
Adv. March 25, April 1 and 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
St. Mary Parish Tourist
Commission
dba Cajun Coast Tourism
March 18, 2026
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. The members were Kim Walden, Dwight Smith, Keith Leonard, Sandra Marshall, Sandy Mc- Clelland and Alfredia Edwards. The members absent were Patsy Powell, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, and Herman Hartman. Also present was Christal Carter.
Mr. Leonard made a motion to accept the February minutes as written. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the financial reports for February. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Walden gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. April 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
FISCAL AGENT PROPOSALS
The St. Mary Parish School Board will accept proposals from financial institutions domiciled in St. Mary Parish to serve as the fiscal agent for the School Board for a two year period commencing on July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028.
The proposals will be opened at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Alaina L. Black
President
Rachael Sanders, Ed. D.
Interim Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Adv. April 8, 15 and 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL JOURNAL PROPOSALS
The St. Mary Parish School Board will accept proposals from every newspaper in the Parish to serve as Official Journal for the School Board for the year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
The proposals will be opened at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Alaina L. Black
President
Rachael Sanders, Ed. D.
Interim Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Adv. April 8, 15 and 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Sixteenth Judicial District Court has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the amended budget for the year ending December 31, 2025 and the projected budget for the year ending December 31, 2026. Notice of availability for public inspection, publication of the budget and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statute.
Roger P. Hamilton, Jr.
Chief Judge
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Adv. April 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Equity Prime Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 140152 Div “A”
Dylan Ray Slinker
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as LOT 18 in accordance with a map or plat of subdivision of lands owned by John Arenz recorded in St. Mary Parish COB MM, Entry No. 30410. The said lot having a front of 50 feet on the West side of Fourth Street by a depth between parallel lines of 150 feet.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE AND 25/100 ($135,729.29) DOLLARS with 6.750% interest thereon from July 1, 2025, until paid, together with ac- cumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgages property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances, and all costs of this proceedings as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 15th day of April A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 30th day of January A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 13 and April 8, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Ochsner St. Mary
Ochsner St. Mary – AHU Replacements
Sealed bids will be received Ochsner St. Mary – AHU Replacements at: Ochsner St. Mary, Attn: John Babin 1125 Marguerite St, Morgan City, LA 70380, PROJECT NUMBER: 2602801 or via Central Auction House. A general description of the project:
- (8) Existing air handling units (AHU’s) shall be replaced. All associated ductwork, piping, and electrical shall be modified as required to facilitate new.
- Direct digital controls shall be extended to new AHU’s and integrated into the building automation system.
The bid date will be Thursday May 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST. Any bid received after this time will be re- turned unopened.
The Contractor shall hold a Louisiana Contractor’s license in Mechanical work. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check or cashier’s check for an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total base bid. An executed affidavit must be submitted prior to bid award. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.cityblueprint.com. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: YKH Consulting, LLC, 3701 Hessmer Ave, Metairie, LA 70002, PHONE (504) 264-5111 or jgaron@ykhconsulting.com. Bids may also be submitted electronically by going to www.centralauctionhouse.com. Contractors opting to submit an electronic bid will be required to register on the website and pay a one-time annual service fee for this service.
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 9:30 am on Friday April 24, 2026 at the Ochsner St. Mary Maintenance office 1125 Marguerite St, Morgan City, LA 70380.
Adv. April 8, 15 and 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
“NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH”
In the matter of the establishment of a branch of M C Bank & Trust Company.
Notice is hereby given that the M C Bank & Trust Company, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has made application to the Federal Reserve Board and the Louisiana Commissioner of Financial Institutions to establish a branch to be located at 313 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Any person wishing to comment on this application with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
M C Bank & Trust Company whose head office is in Morgan City, LA intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 313 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs.
You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309-4470. The comment period will not end before April 23, 2026. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Erien Terry, Assistant Vice President, at (404) 384-0267. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Re- serve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.
M C Bank & Trust Company
(Name of
Institution)
1204 Greenwood Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
(Address)
By: Christopher LeBato
(President, CEO)
Adv. April 8, 2026

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Jeremy Alford and David Jacobs: Vacancies mean freshman class will keep growing

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 6:00am
JEREMY ALFORD AND DAVID JACOBS

During the last term of state government, the Louisiana Legislature was forced to call eight special elections as lawmakers moved to other elected jobs, decided to go home or moved into positions offering better pay. With roughly 21 months remaining in the current term, there have already been 11 special elections and more are potentially on the way.
Rep. Paul Sawyer of Baton Rouge is one of seven new members who have joined the Legislature in just the past three months. Only 16 percent of the eligible voters in Baton Rouge’s District 69 turned out for the March special election to replace Paula Davis.
As with the rest of the brand-new freshman members, it’s likely that most of his constituents have no idea who he is, or even that there was an election in the first place. 
“I have to spend the next year and a half to two years communicating vigorously to those people,” he said. “I have to let them know that I’m their representative and I need to hear from them and hear their priorities.” 
Sawyer joins a massive freshman class that has 40 members — accounting for 38 percent of the entire House of Representatives. Over in the Senate, its 14 freshmen account for 35 percent of the body.
They are the future leaders of the Louisiana Legislature, especially when you consider most will be re-elected next term and serve alongside at least 19 other freshmen in the House and six more in the Senate, based on term limits alone.
Will they bring a new approach to policymaking in Baton Rouge? Do their views differ greatly from term-limited members? How will they shape the terms to come?
Answers to some of these questions begin with understanding who the newest members are, and what ideals drive them.
Sawyer, for one, argues legislation should be the last resort for addressing an issue, preferring to work with agencies and within existing authorities. 
All legislative bodies are incentivized to over-legislate, he said. Along with their voting record, passing bills tends to be the way they are judged on various scorecards. 
“If I had a wand and ruled the world for a day, I’d love to compress the code and pare it down to its essentials,” Sawyer said. “That begins with the state’s Constitution.” 
This was Sawyer’s first run for office, though he was chief of staff for Congressmen Garret Graves and Richard Baker. He is currently senior adviser for the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District.  
Sawyer said his biggest issues will be crime, insurance and traffic. His HB 1130 would provide hunting courses for public school students. 
Reese “Skip” Broussard was elected in February, knocking off former Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff Ivy Woods. He took over the seat Troy Romero gave up to take a rural development job with the Trump administration. 
“I’ve got big shoes to fill,” Broussard said. “I want to leave my footprints behind.”
He said his daughter recently moved back to the area to take the reins of the family’s convenience store business, which gives him the luxury to be able to take time off from work for a session and helped spur his decision to run. 
Broussard has filed two bills: HB 692 would authorize local governments to join purchasing groups to save money, while HB 1059 revises TOPS math requirements. He said the experience of joining the body two years into the term can be “overwhelming,” so he’s doing a lot of listening and learning, which includes getting everyone’s names straight. 
“Nothing against reporters or lobbyists, but I’m trying to remember these 105 names before anybody else’s,” he said, gesturing at the House chamber floor. He said he wants to learn from those he aligns with politically, “but you can learn from everybody, no matter what side of the equation you’re on.”
Other rookies consistently expressed the same sentiment: The veterans are happy to help you, even if they’re not part of your party or caucus. 
“Everybody’s very friendly, very welcoming,” said Rep. Dana Henry, who filled the seat Jason Hughes gave up to move over to the New Orleans City Council.
Henry outpaced fellow attorney Kenya Rounds in the March 14 runoff to win his first office after three tries. 
When talking to voters in the New Orleans East-based District 100, he found that the cost of homeowners’ insurance was far and away the biggest concern. 
“The issue of homeowners insurance is getting to a point of critical mass where people are thinking about selling their homes and moving to Mississippi,” Henry said. 
He also wants to work toward expanding the New Orleans East Hospital and promote economic development in his district, which includes increasing lighting and beautification. 
When interviewed for this story, Henry was working on legislation dealing with regulations around catastrophic losses and bad faith claims, in hopes of getting claims paid quicker and resolving litigation sooner. He also had filed HB 1133, which would create the Dream Starter Program, an assistance fund for first-time homebuyers. 
Sen. Sidney Barthelemy II, son of the former New Orleans mayor, won this year’s only special election for a Senate seat after Joe Bouie stepped down to lead Southern University’s New Orleans campus. This was the younger Barthelemy’s first run for office. 
“There’s sort of a brain drain in New Orleans,” he said, discussing his motivation to run. “I think through legislation, we can try to keep our families in Louisiana and not have our kids leave.”
Senate District 3 overlaps with House District 97. Former Rep. Matt Willard, who hails from the district and chaired the House Democratic Caucus, likely would have been the favorite to join the upper chamber had he not made a successful run for the City Council instead.
So Barthelemy had a political opening to join the Senate without serving in the House first. His message focused on affordability, making sure schools throughout the district have the proper resources and economic development. 
His SB 506, like Henry’s HB 1133, also seeks to help new homebuyers. His SB 507 would require the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a standardized process for public school systems to determine and document when a student is nonenrolled due to incarceration or unknown whereabouts.
“Everyone wants each other to succeed, and they’ll find a way to help you through that process,” Barthelemy said. “Obviously, we’re not going to agree on everything, but in general, they want you to be successful.”
Like Barthelemy, new Rep. Ed Murray, son of the namesake former state senator, is a political legacy who just made his first run for office. The attorney defeated Eugene Green III on Feb. 7 to win Willard’s former seat without the need for a runoff. 
Murray got to the Capitol a bit earlier than some of the other new members and was able to file five bills. His HB 874 would add new credentials to the digital LA Wallet, while his HB 1048 would establish early voting on Sundays and provide for adding new early voting days when an emergency cancels part of the early voting period. 
He might have filed more, but his colleagues already have proposed some of the same changes he supports. Like basically everyone else, he would like to find ways to make homeowners’ insurance cheaper, adding that he wants to ensure homeowners’ rights are protected. 
“Because if your insurance is dirt cheap, but it doesn’t kick in when you need it, what is it doing for you?” Murray said. 
He echoes Barthelemy’s call to do more to retain the state’s “best and brightest,” which he sees as a problem statewide, not just in New Orleans. 
“I want us to think about the future,” Murray said. “Let’s not be selfish and just think about us. Let’s think about Louisiana in 20, 30, 40 years.”
Members elected this year also include Reps. Doyle Boudreaux and Chasity Martinez. Boudreaux was the only candidate to sign up to replace Julie Emerson in District 39 when she joined Gov. Jeff Landry’s office, while Martinez, a Democrat, knocked off Republican Brad Daigle to finish out Chad Brown’s term in District 60.
For more Louisiana political news, visit www. LaPolitics.com or follow Alford on X @ LaPoliticsNow.

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Dear Abby: A good friend told me I'm a fraud

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 6:00am

DEAR ABBY: A longtime friend recently accused me of lying about my education, and I’m still stunned by it. I completed my undergraduate studies in the U.S., earning a BA, and later earned a master’s degree from a French university. Recently, during an exchange on Facebook, my friend asserted, quite confidently, that I was lying about my academic history. When I corrected her, she doubled down and said that because of this, she wanted to cease contact with me.
While this is upsetting given that the accusation is false — I did finish college, and I do have a graduate degree — I am less distraught by her ignorance than by the certainty with which she accused me and the implication that I’m dishonest. I’ve always been straightforward about my background, and I find it unsettling to have my integrity questioned by someone who has known me well for 30 years.
My dilemma is this: Do I owe my friend proof or an explanation beyond what I’ve already said? Or is it reasonable to refuse to defend facts that are true? It seems crazy to lose a friendship of 30 years over something I consider to be so trifling and, quite frankly, stupid. And yet, I’m not sure I even want to be friends with someone who would treat me so callously. What should I do?
WRONGLY ACCUSED IN NEW YORK

DEAR WRONGLY ACCUSED: I am having trouble understanding why you would want to interact with the woman at all after this. (I know I would create some distance.) That said, you deserve to defend yourself from the unjust accusation. If you have access to the documents, photograph them with your phone and share them with her. Then ask where she got the idea that you hadn’t earned your degrees and why you would lie to her or anyone about it.

DEAR ABBY: When did it become OK to use the F-word? I’m a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was born in the ’60s. When I was growing up, it wasn’t done, at least in polite circles. I never heard parents say it in front of their children, nor coaches for Little League teams and high school teams. Now I hear it all the time! I don’t say it because I believe I can get my point across without having to use it. But now it is used in normal conversation.
You would think people would have more confidence in their ability to carry on a conversation without using it. I know I do. What has become of our society? What can be said to people who feel it is a part of normal conversation?
DISGUSTED
IN THE MIDWEST

DEAR DISGUSTED: The English language is constantly evolving, although some might say it is devolving. The F-word used to be uttered to express pain, anger or shock or for emphasis. However, with overuse, it has lost its “power” and has come into common usage. For many folks who refrain from using the F-word, it is still grating to hear. Feeling as you do, when someone drops an F-bomb in front of you, and it makes you uncomfortable, you might say, “Please don’t use that word with me because it marks you down,” which is how you feel.

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Lawmakers want cheer, dance treated as sports

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 9:39am
SHERIDAN WHITE, LSU Manship School News Servie

BATON ROUGE — A House resolution seeks to recognize high school dance, cheer and lacrosse teams as sanctioned sports in a move that could bring greater structure and safety oversight to activities long popular among students but not governed like traditional athletics.
House Concurrent Resolution 10, introduced by Rep. Roger Wilder III, R-Denham Springs, would ask the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to bring the activities under its authority.
The House Education unanimously passed the resolution this week, and it will next go to the House floor.
“We’re throwing these teenage girls 15 feet in the air, and then there’s no safety protocols for that right now,” Wilder said.
As a non-binding resolution, the measure asks – rather than orders –the LHSAA to sanction the activities, and Wilder said he simply wanted to open a dialogue about it.
Ethan Anderson, LHSAA Director of Communication, said in an interview dance and cheer were previously explored for sanctioning but lost momentum due to a lack of sustained interest or programs across schools.
“We have no objection… we just want to make sure that schools really know what they’re getting into,” Anderson said.
For a sport to become sanctioned, at least 80 schools must express interest in participating. Anderson noted that this threshold may not be an issue for cheer and dance, as more than 80 schools already have teams.
However, lacrosse faces a steeper challenge, he said, with only 19 schools in the state currently fielding teams.
“If schools come to us and want it, we’re happy to find a way to help make that happen,” Anderson said.
If the activities were to become sanctioned, the schools would be required to follow guidelines set by the National Federation of High Schools.
They include coaching certification and standardized safety measures. At present, cheer teams are not required to follow national safety protocols.
Wilder noted that he does not intend to force the LHSAA into action but hopes to encourage conversations about how best to protect student participants.
He said he filed the resolution in response to a request from Kelly Pertuit and her daughter Riley, who is a member of the Denham Springs High School Jackettes Dance Team.
The Pertuits attended the hearing.
In addition to safety concerns, the proposal could also broaden opportunities for students and families.
By bringing dance, cheer, and lacrosse into the interscholastic framework, families may have alternatives to travel-based programs, which can be costly and less accessible.

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Ninth-12th black and white, from left: first, Aleria Sorrell, Franklin Senior High; Geraldine Robles, Morgan City High; and honorable mention KamariGrace Nadar, MCHS. Not pictured: third, Amari Lagarde, Berwick High, and honorable mentions Jenna Leblanc, BHS, Astrid Sanchez, MCHS, and Jaye-Joel Keissling, Centerville High.

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Ninth-12th 3D, from left: first, Anthony Calderon, MCHS; second, Cade Brown, BHS; third, Christian Pham, BHS; and honorable mention Whitney Berry, MCHS. Not pictured: honorable mentions Violet Busse, MCHS, and Ava Ho, MCHS.

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Ninth-12th 2D color, front row from left: first, Silas Hastings, MCHS; second, Alexis Rosenthal, Patterson High; third, Alayna Tran, MCHS; and honorable mention Kennedi Bradford, PHS. Back row: honorable mentions Skyler Hebert, MCHS, and Yani Paul, PHS. Not pictured: honorable mentions Mia Knight, PHS, Jolie Brown, PHS, and Ashley Coello, MCHS.

More St. Mary Parish Student Art Show winners

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 9:14am

The Review/Bill Decker
Here are the high school category winners in the St. Mary Parish Student Art Show. Winners were recognized at a reception March 31 at the Everett Street Gallery in Morgan City. Pictures of the elementary and middle school winners appeared in Friday's edition and can be seen at the link below.

Click here to find pictures of the Student Art Show elementary and middle school winners..

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Texas A&M photo
Large numbers of stray cats led municipal councils in Morgan City and Berwick and the St. Mary Parish Council to enact ordinances against setting out food for stray cats and dogs on public land.

Pet Talk: Trap-Neuter-Return offers humane response to strays

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 8:53am

Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized for causing harm to a community and its environment.
Without proper management, stray cat populations can rise rapidly, leading to concerns about predation, disease and public nuisance.
That’s why it’s important to control unowned cat populations in a sustainable and humane way.
Trap-Neuter-Return is a process in which stray cats are humanely trapped and brought to a veterinary clinic to be neutered or spayed. The cats are returned to where they were trapped.
“TNR is the only humane, evidence-based, effective method to control unowned cat populations that live outdoors,” said Dr. Amanda Blake, an associate research scientist in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. “It stops the breeding cycle and, in turn, addresses many community concerns, like disease spread, fighting, spraying, and yowling.”
Blake and VMBS assistant professor Dr. Sue Yee Lim discuss the importance of TNR and what the community can do to help control unowned cat populations.
Why TNR?
TNR has proven to be more effective than traditional animal control methods because by stopping the breeding cycle, the approach also reduces shelter intake while improving the overall health of an unowned cat colony.
“Simply removing feral cats from their stable environment will only create the vacuum effect,” Lim said. “With plenty of natural food sources and no competition, new cats will come into the community, continuing the cycle.”
Instead, when unowned cats are humanely trapped and brought to veterinary clinics for a spay or neutering procedure, they also can be examined under anesthesia, treated for minor wounds, and vaccinated against rabies, feline leukemia virus and and feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia.
Veterinarians caring for these feral or unowned animals will often clip one tip of the cat’s ear, which acts as a universal sign that shows the cat is spayed or neutered. After the cat is fully alert and has recovered from anesthesia, it is typically released back to its original location within 24 to 48 hours.
Collective effort
The success of TNR heavily relies on community members’ cooperation with the protocols, according to Lim and Blake. 
As such, it’s important for community members to educate themselves on TNR. This includes understanding that they should not:
•Place large amounts of food out and leave it unmonitored
•Feed cats without the intention of TNR
•Bring feral cats to shelters
Instead, community cat caregivers should only place enough food that can be consumed in a 30-minute period. This will help prevent unwanted animals, like raccoons or skunks, from being attracted to the area and will help the caregiver monitor the TNR colony and account for newcomers.
In order to humanely trap unowned cats, community members can place food inside traps that are secured in the open position at the same time each day to “trap train” them. This helps avoid scaring the cat and, overall, encourages them to keep returning to the trap.
“This is an excellent way to get them used to that experience so that when you are able to secure an appointment for TNR, it almost guarantees the cats will go into the traps,” Blake said. “Toys — like laser pointers and wand toys — are also useful for bonding moments with them. Earning their trust can take patience and time, but it feels so special when they warm up to you.”
If a mother cat has kittens with her, it is important to assess the health and age of the kittens before trapping her. If the kittens are 2 to 3 months old, trapping the mother is safe. Kittens in need of medical care should also be trapped so they can receive treatment.
Successful TNR programs require significant funding and volunteer support. The largest costs are surgical supplies, medications, and trapping materials.
“Most volunteers start at a place of kindness and compassion and then end up being overwhelmed by the high surgical and operational costs,” Lim said. “We need volunteers to trap cats humanely and safely, and we also need volunteer veterinarians who are willing to help these cats. We should have community efforts that will fund the TNR endeavors so that the financial burden of TNR does not fall on the shoulders of compassionate community members.”
While there are many aspects to successful TNR programs, one of the most important steps people can take is to educate themselves on how TNR can play a role in their communities.
“The problem of feral cats is here to stay, and we must find a sustainable partnership between stakeholders,” Lim said. “If we are able to provide information in a manner that is easy to understand and provide people with resources, we will be able to tackle this issue holistically.”
While TNR programs can be costly, complex, and heavily dependent on community support, they prove to be the most effective and humane way to stabilize unowned outdoor cat populations.
By stopping the breeding cycle and improving colony health conditions, TNR offers a caring solution to overpopulation and the concerns that come with it.
Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu.

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Assault, battery charges reported by Morgan City police

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 1:50pm

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Morgan City police reported arrests in the last week on assault and battery charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Katie Hatch, 45, Aucoin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:36 a.m. Thursday on a charge of illegal possession of a stolen firearm.
--Johnny Deberry, 70, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:11 a.m. Thursday on a charge of aggravated battery.

--Jimmy Businelle, 66, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:33 p.m. March 31 on a charge of battery of a dating partner.

--Kristie Blanchard, 48, River Road, Berwick, was arrested at 12:03 p.m. Thursday on three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Toi Pradia, 38, Mississippi Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Thursday on a charge of remaining where forbidden and disturbing the peace.

--Courtney Smith, 37, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:09 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Aldair Peredo-Varela, 26, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated assault and disturbing the peace.

--Justin Lacaze, 33, Fortune St., Berwick, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of Suboxone, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Dannie Lancaster, 72, Canton Street, Berwick, was arrested at 9:34 a.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Atanacio Guerrero Jr., 64, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:01 p.m. Friday on charges of improper lane usage, tail lamps required, possession of synthetic cannabinoids and introduction of contraband into a jail.

--William Pitzer, 46, Cremo Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. April 1 on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, resisting an officer and misrepresentation during booking, and as a fugitive from the Terrebonne Parish and Henry County sheriff’s offices.

--Byron Alleman, 56, Lincoln St., Abbeville, was arrested at 11:23 a.m. March 31 on a charge of theft (more than $2,500).

--Bernetta Pennison, 56, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. March 31 on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--John Demarco, 36, Frontage Road, Centerville, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. March 31 on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine.

--Ron Derouen, 41, Sparrow Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 8:32 p.m. March 31 on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation, aggravated obstruction of a highway, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and maximum speed limit.

--Gannon Broussard, 35, Barrow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. March 31 on a charge f possession of drug paraphernalia. (Released on summons.)

--Stafford Robertson, 44, Fourth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 10:48 p.m. March 31 on charges of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Rashid J. Hamilton, 29, Old Jeanerette Road, New Iberia, was arrested at 11:10 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana (less than 14 grams) and resisting an officer (failure to comply).

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Ronald Tillman, III, 26, Express Boulevard, Houma, was arrested at 3:31 p.m. Thursday on charges of speeding, careless operation and driving under suspension. Tillman was booked, processed and released on a $699 bond.

--Derikeyona Kirt, 27, A Street, Franklin, was arrested at 3:57 p.m. Thursday on a warrant dated April 6, 2023, alleging simple battery. Kirt was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

--Clarence Reed, 43, of Weber Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:02 p.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace (loud and abusive language), aggravated assault and threatening a public official. Reed was booked, processed and released on a $3,500 bond.

--Jordan Thibodeaux, 20, Weaver Road, Lake Charles, was arrested at 6:47 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding and careless operation. Thibodeaux was booked, processed and released on an $875.50 bond.

--Antoine Johnson, 53, Oneal Chube Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. Saturday on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and two counts of simple criminal damage to property. Johnson was booked, processed and released on a $4,500 bond.

--Cordelle Harrison, 38, Lynn Circle, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. April 1 on charges of maximum speed limit, no driver's license and no insurance. Harrison was booked, processed and released on a $1,039 bond.

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Morgan City police radio logs for April 2-6

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 1:47pm
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.
Thursday, April 2
6:15 a.m. U.S. 90 West/Martin Luther King Boulevard; Reckless operation.
6:49 a.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
7:56 a.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Assistance.
9:05 a.m. 3000 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
9:10 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Animal complaint.
9:22 a.m. 7900 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:21 a.m. Apple Street; Lost & found.
10:34 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:47 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Arrest.
11:51 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Arrest.
12:17 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:41 p.m. Shaw Park; Complaint.
2:19 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
2:40 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
2:50 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
3:20 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:31 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
3:38 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Animal complaint.
4:08 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
4:14 p.m. 3200 block of Karen Drive; Complaint.
4:17 p.m. 400 block of Freret Street; Telephone harassment.
4:36 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Stand by.
5:15 p.m. 300 block of Garber Street; 911 hang up.
8 p.m. 600 block of Barrow Street; Utility.
9:11 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
9:48 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious subject.
9:55 p.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
10:06 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
10:19 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Arrest.
Friday, April 3
1:43 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm,
2:04 a.m. 900 block of Short Street; Patrol.
7:40 a.m. Seventh/Duke streets; Warrants.
7:46 a.m. 300 block of Union Street; Animal complaint.
7:53 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.
8:32 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Vehicle accident.
9:27 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Disturbance.
10:04 a.m. 2300 block of Cypress Street; Complaint.
10:34 a.m. 1900 block of McDermott Drive; Medical.
11:09 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
12:01 p.m. 200 block of Freret Street; Medical.
1:09 p.m. 3300 block of Youngs Road; 911 hang up.
1:50 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Complaint.
3:51 p.m. Chestnut/Karen drives; Open door.
3:57 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Animal complaint.
4:43 p.m. Victor II Boulevard/Clothilde Street; Complaint.
5:33 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Subject removal.
6:02 p.m. 700 block of Third Street; Complaint.
6:24 p.m. Mallard Street; Disturbance.
7:37 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
7:52 p.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Juvenile problem.
10:08 p.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Assistance.
10:43 p.m. Short Street; Complaint.
Saturday, April 4
2:16 a.m. 300 block of Second Street; Loud music.
4:37 a.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
4:58 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Medical.
6:43 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Frequent patrol.
6:58 p.m. Sixth/Marguerite streets; Suspicious subject.
7:16 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Juvenile problems.
7:47 p.m. Federal Avenue/Orange Street; Loud music.
7:50 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Medical.
11:40 p.m. Greenwood/Arizona streets; Complaint.
Sunday, April 5
12:40 a.m. 600 block of Front Street; Suspicious subject.
1:13 a.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Mental disturbance.
2:49 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Medical.
4:01 a.m. Second/Freret streets; Suspicious subject.
5:15 a.m. 300 block of Aycock Street; Alarm.
8:42 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Loud music.
12:34 p.m. Federal Avenue under the overpass; Traffic incident.
1:27 p.m. 1600 block of Glenmont Street; Complaint.
3:18 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
7:15 p.m. Aycock Street; Assistance.
9:14 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Mental disturbance.
9:21 p.m. 300 block of Aycock Street; Alarm.
9:33 p.m. 600 block of Greenwood Street; 911 hang up.
Monday, April 6
12:27 a.m. Greenwood/Fifth streets; Complaint.
12:33 a.m. 100 block of South Verret Street, Amelia; Assistance.
1:37 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Fire.
2:05 a.m. 300 block of Everett Street; Alarm.
4 a.m. 300 block of Aycock Street; Alarm.

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