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Legislature moves to eliminate motor vehicle inspections

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:21am

KYLAH BABIN, LSU MANSHIP SCHOOL NEWS SERVICE

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana lawmakers took the first step toward eliminating the state’s vehicle inspection sticker program during a House Transportation Committee meeting Monday.
The bill filed by Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall, to replace the sticker with a QR code unanimously advanced from the committee. Bagley has been working to eliminate inspection stickers since 2017, having failed to pass the bill seven times previously.
More support for the bill was shown this time around, including approval from Gov. Jeff Landry.
“The traditional vehicle inspection sticker process is annoying, it’s inconvenient, it serves little value to the safety of our roads,” Landry said in a speech he delivered on the first day of the legislative session.
The Transportation Committee also advanced a bill to rename a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, between South Second Street and U.S. 165, as the President Barack Obama Road. Rep. Patricia Moore, D-Monroe, said the bill would have her constituents “dancing in the streets” in celebration like they did when Obama was first elected in 2008.
The bill follows a separate bill that received House approval that would name a new Mississippi River bridge the President Donald J. Trump Expressway. The bill was filed by Rep. Michael Echols, R-Monroe, one of the candidates for the 5th Congressional District House race. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser expressed his disagreement with naming the bridge for Trump during an interview on “Talk Louisiana” with Jim Engster.
“Usually, after you’re out of office, people name things after you because of the good you did,” Nungesser said. “But I don’t think it’s right that we’re changing the Kennedy name to the Trump-Kennedy Center or the bridge in Baton Rouge.”
During debate on eliminating the brake tag, some committee members raised concerns regarding the execution of the QR code program, specifically with the time it would take for officers to locate the necessary information about a driver.
“Everybody is not going to sit and wait, as they should, on law enforcement to get it figured out,” said Rep. Joy Walters, D-Caddo, in reference to the QR codes potentially lengthening the time it takes for law enforcement to find a driver’s information. “That’s really the only problem I have with this bill in its current form, and I know that you all are going to be working to hash things out. I have faith in that and no doubt.”
Louisiana’s inspection program was created decades ago when vehicles did not have the advanced safety systems and diagnostic technology that modern vehicles have today. Now, vehicles are able to monitor their engine performance, emissions systems and other functions, alerting drivers with warning lights when issues arise so that they can be addressed promptly.
The QR code would cost $6 a year versus the $10 a year for a new inspection sticker. Vehicle owners would no longer have to go through the inspection sticker process but instead would receive a QR code in the mail when obtaining their license plates and registration renewals.

Lawmakers hope to fix lapse in seafood labeling laws

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:19am

SHERIDAN WHITE, LSU Manship School News Servie

BATON ROUGE – A proposal from Rep. Timothy Kerner, R-Lafitte, aims to close the long-standing gap in Louisiana’s seafood labeling laws, building on years of legislative efforts to protect one of the state’s signature industries.
House Bill 857, which advanced without opposition in the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, addresses the issue of commingling, the mixing of domestic and imported seafood products in a way that makes it difficult to verify the food’s origin.
The bill would introduce penalties for such practices, which regulators say have been difficult to police under current law.
According to Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain, the challenge lies in jurisdiction.
“If it were a state product, we could go in and inspect it,” Strain said at a hearing Wednesday. “If it were an imported product, we are somewhat prohibited under federal law.”
Kerner’s proposal is the latest step in a broader effort that stretches back decades, as Louisiana officials and seafood industry advocates have tried to combat mislabeling and protect local fishermen from cheaper foreign imports.
“We’re looking to stop people from putting imported shrimp in a box that says ‘domestic,’” Kerner said
.Over the years, Louisiana lawmakers have introduced a series of measures aimed at strengthening seafood transparency.
Earlier initiatives, including the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Act, focused on protecting the “Louisiana Seafood” brand by ensuring that products marketed as local actually originated in state waters.
More recent efforts since 2019 sought to crack down on fraud more directly. Backed by advocacy groups, these proposals called for stricter penalties, clearer menu disclosures and expanded authority for inspectors to review invoices and supply chains.
Despite those changes, the commingling loophole remained.
HB 857 takes a more targeted approach than previous legislation by focusing specifically on the act of commingling. Rather than simply requiring labels, the bill would impose penalties for deceptively mixing products, shifting the emphasis from disclosure to enforcement and traceability within the supply chain.
“Country-of-origin testing is becoming more and more prevalent and possible,” Strain said.
Both Kerner and Strain have stressed that “mom and pop” restaurants and seafood vendors along the bayou are not the target of the legislation. Instead, the focus is on larger-scale practices that make enforcement difficult and disadvantage local producers.
HB 857 reflects a broader trend in Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states, where lawmakers have repeatedly revisited seafood labeling laws in response to evolving industry practices and global competition.
As imports continue to make up a significant share of the U.S. seafood market, efforts like Kerner’s highlight the ongoing challenge of ensuring transparency while navigating the limits of state and federal authority.
For Louisiana’s seafood industry, the stakes remain high, not just economically, but culturally, as lawmakers work to ensure that when consumers buy local, it truly comes from Louisiana waters.

LSU Manship School News Service/Cross Harris
Rep. Gerald “Beau” Beaullieu has proposed mandating the use of a federal citizenship verification program in Louisiana.

Despite security concerns, Legislature may require use of federal voter system

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:14am

ANNMARIE BEDARD, LSU Manship School News Service

BATON ROUGE—Though a voting rights advocate cautioned that technology used for voter checks could pose security risks to residents’ personal identification information, the House Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-7 last week to move forward with a bill requiring use of the system.
Louisiana election officials have used the technology, called the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, to remove 403 noncitizens from the voting rolls.
The program, run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is designed to flag potentially ineligible voters.
The bill, House Bill 691, would require state election officials to check the names of all Louisiana voters in the database each year to ensure that they were citizens.
However, opponents argued that could lead to breaches of sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers.
Sarah Whittington, advocacy director for the ACLU of Louisiana, said the SAVE system is not a standalone database and instead links information across multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration.
While traditionally personal information is kept between those three databases, SAVE would be combining all that information onto one source.
“This creates vulnerabilities by connecting multiple systems rather than securing data in one place,” Whittington said.
Several speakers questioned whether the risks outweigh the benefits.
“You’re looking for a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist,” said Rep. Carter W, D-Lake Charles.
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said at the hearing that 130 illegal votes have been identified out of Louisiana’s 2.9 million registered voters since 2020. She previously had said that 83 noncitizens had voted in Louisiana elections since the 1980s.
Landy said some voting errors may stem from confusion from language barriers.
She also had said recently that even one improper vote is too much in that it cancels out a legitimate ballot.
Her office had been hesitant to use the SAVE program in the past due to high costs – $1.50 for every name examined – but in his second term, President Donald Trump removed the transaction fee.
As an alternative, some members of the committee proposed increasing education and training for workers at voter registration centers. Others noted that signage prohibiting noncitizen voting is only posted in English and suggested adding additional languages to reduce confusion.
Critics also pointed to concerns about the accuracy of the federal database. Texas is currently having issues with its reliability, with one county reporting a 25% error rate.
Under the proposed system in Louisiana, individuals flagged by the database would be referred to election integrity investigators.
There are six members on the election integrity committee.
The debate in Louisiana comes as President Trump pressures Congress to pass a similar federal voting bill.
Thart bill also would people to provide more identification, like passports or birth certificates, when registering to vote. The bill has been stalled in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Gerald “Beau” Beaullieu, R-New Iberia, proposed the Louisiana bill mandating the use of the federal citizenship verification program in Louisiana.
“We’ve had an increasing number of folks come across our southern border, and there’s been a crackdown on that,” Beaullieu said recently. “If we have more people who are in our country illegally, you would think that you would more than likely have an uptick in activity with people trying to illegally vote.”
Chandra Shae Foster, Louisiana state policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center, said at Wednesday’s hearing that the bill also could make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
“It expands bureaucracy without solving a demonstrated problem,” Foster said.
Sara Louis-Ayo, a Baton Rouge community organizer with Voice of the Experienced, a nonprofit group, said she has not seen evidence of illegal voting in immigrant communities. Originally from South Sudan, she said many immigrants are especially cautious about protecting their legal status. “No one comes here fleeing war to jeopardize their citizenship,” Louis-Ayo said.
Advocates said fear is already affecting civic participation. Ayo said 79% of naturalized citizens in Louisiana are not registered to vote.
Under the SAVE proposal, individuals suspected of being ineligible voters would receive notice by mail and have 21 days to prove their citizenship or face referral for prosecution.

State officials: Check voter registration

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:12am

SHERIDAN WHITE and COURTNEY BELL, LSU Manship School News Service

BATON ROUGE –The Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging Louisiana voters to check their registration as the state prepares for a change that will limit their choices in some elections.
Louisiana is preparing to implement a new closed-primary system for statewide elections, a shift that will limit their choices to candidates in their own parties instead of allowing them to vote for candidates in any party.
Secretary of State Nancy Landry said her department is engaging with voters to clarify the changes adopted by the Legislature and Gov. Jeff Landry.
“We have been doing everything we can to get voters ready for the changes coming up in the May primary,” Landry said in a webinar with the Public Affairs Research Council on Friday.
The closed-party primaries will limit the candidates they can choose from in the primary based on their voter registrations.
The party-based primaries will be used only in statewide elections for Congress, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
This includes the May election for the U.S. Senate featuring candidates like U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming trying to unseat incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Republicans in the state Legislature pushed the shift from open- to closed-primaries in these contests during a special session in 2024 with the support of Gov. Jeff Landry. Some political analysts have said the change was part of an effort by supporters of President Trump to defeat Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in one of the impeachments during his first term.
The change has created confusion among voters, however, and some lawmakers are already suggesting that the state should switch back to open primaries for these positions after this election cycle.
About 72% of Louisiana voters are registered with either the Republican or Democratic parties, while 27% are registered with no party affiliation. A much smaller share, about 1%, belong to other parties such as the Green and Libertarian parties.
Under the closed primary system, participation in statewide races will now be limited by party registration in certain races. Registered Republicans will be able to vote only in the Republican primary, and registered Democrats will be able to vote only in the Democratic primary.
This marks a departure from Louisiana’s long-standing open-primary approach, where all candidates appeared on the same ballot regardless of a voter’s registration.
For voters with no party affiliation, about 850,000 of the state’s voting population, the new system introduces an extra step. When they arrive to vote, they will be required to fill out a form to select if they want to participate in the Republican or Democratic balloting. Once that choice is made, it will apply to the May primary and the June runoff.
If voters wish to switch parties in between those races, they will have to formally change their voter registration.
Absentee voting follows a similar structure. No-party voters in need of an absentee ballot were already sent a selection form to choose which primary they wanted to participate in. Meanwhile, voters registered as Republicans or Democrats will automatically be sent their ballot based on their voter registration if they requested an absentee ballot.
Landry has encouraged all absentee voters to return their ballots as soon as possible.
Voters registered with smaller parties, such as the Green or Libertarian parties, will not participate in the closed-primary system. Instead, they will receive an open ballot, effectively placing them outside of the Republican and Democratic primary contests.
The changes also reflect a broader shift in how Louisiana categorizes voters. The Independent Party is no longer recognized in the state, leaving most unaffiliated voters grouped under the “no party” designation.
The upcoming primary election was supposed to be held in April, with the runoff scheduled for May. The state Legislature pushed the elections back a month during a special session in the fall as it awaits a Supreme Court ruling that could impact the state’s voting districts.
The case hinges on the use of race in drawing congressional districts. If the Supreme Court had ruled against the use of race, the Legislature was expected to hold another special session to redraw the districts for this election and possibly eliminate one or both of the state’s majority-Black districts.
Since the Supreme Court has not yet decided the case, the May election is using the districts contested in the case. The ruling is expected during the high court’s usual spring release period, the Louisiana Illuminator reports.
“The Supreme Court will either issue a remedy or order the lower court to craft a remedy and once we know what that remedy is, we will decide from there what we have to do,” Landry said.
Nancy Landry said her office is striving to implement the new system with integrity.
“If there were things about the administration of the election, those are suggestions that we would welcome because we can make tweaks to the way we administer the election,” she said. “But we are confined to do it by the law that the Legislature said since we’re constrained within the bounds of the law.”
Information about party affiliation, registration details and voting options is available through GeauxVote.com and the GeauxVote mobile app. The deadline to update registration in person or through the mail for the May election is April 15. Voters can update their registration online for the primary until April 25.
“Make sure that you’re affiliated with the party you think you’re affiliated with, because just because you’ve been voting a certain way for years, doesn’t mean your official party registration reflects that,” Landry said.

Texas man accused of possessing 6 drugs with intent to distribute

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 1:36pm

Staff report

(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 three drug arrests, including one alleging possession with intent to distribute six different drugs, in less than six hours last week. Patterson police accused a Fifth Street resident of 17 forgery counts.

Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Brandon Fleming, 40, Baker Road, Baytown, Texas, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. March 25 on charges of possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute MDMA, , possession with intent to distribute Adderall, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute clonazepam, possession with intent to distribute promethamine, possession with intent to distribute Alpro, possession of a legend drug, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a Schedule V controlled dangerous substance.

--Ricky Mire Jr., 45, Southwest Boulevard, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:49 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and proper equipment required on vehicle.

--Johnell Williams, 41, Williams Street, Patterson, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana (over 14 grams) and as a fugitive from the Thibodaux Police Department.

--Blake Mcnemar, 37, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:19 a.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear for review.

--Kari Warden, 40, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:19 a.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear for trial.

--Garrett Domingue, 39, Keith Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Saturday on charges of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment) and interfering with emergency communications.

--Ricardo Sanchez-Galvan, 24 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, Texas, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Monday on charges of driving while intoxicated, no driver’s license, reckless operation and headlights required.

--Jamyre Bias, 18, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:24 a.m. Thursday on a probation violation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Haven Wiggins, 25, Sacred Heart Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Thursday on charges of battery of a dating partner, aggravated assault, disturbing the peace and failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Shina Short, 43, Arizona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:24 p.m. Thursday on a charge of contempt of court (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Angilee Williams, 62, Maine Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Iesha K.D. Francis, 34, Fifth Street, Patterson, was arrested at 5:52 p.m. Thursday on 17 counts of forgery and one count of theft (goods valued at $500 to $1,500). Francis is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Blake J. Smith, 35, Taft Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:32 p.m. March 25 on a charge of possession of Schedule II drugs. Smith is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Cary A. Louque, 35, Tom Williams, Gonzales, was arrested at 9:24 p.m. March 25 on a St. Clair County, Alabama, warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of dangerous drugs and DUI. Louque is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Shauna A. Priestly, 29, Shady Grove Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. March 25 on a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant alleging monetary instrument abuse and a charge of theft (less than $1,000). Priestly is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Stephen Coffman, 52, Houma, was arrested at 8:40 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding and operating a vehicle under suspension. Coffman was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Jace Paul Lodrigue, 27, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:48 a.m. Friday on two counts of battery on a police officer and simple criminal damage to property. Lodrigue continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Anthony Charles Gant, 44, Patterson, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Douglas Jeffery Freeman, 37, Jeanerette, was arrested at 4:48 p.m. Thursday on a charge of simple criminal damage to property. Freeman was released on a $2,000 bond.

--Jeffery Paul Leet, 39, Cypremort Point, was arrested at 11:12 a.m. Thursday on an Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office warrant alleging telephone calls (harassment). Leet is being held for another agency.

--Clyde Paul Leet, 69, Franklin, was arrested at 11:13 a.m. Thursday on an Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office warrant alleging improper lane usage. Leet was transferred to another agency.

--Blake Joseph Antoine, 38, New Iberia, LA, arrested at 8:12 a.m. Thursday on two warrants alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal damage to property. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Shena D. Bowser, 55, Lafayette, was arrested at at 7:42 a.m. Thursday on a probation violation, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and simple battery. Bail was set at $2, 000.

--Kari Dawn Warden, 40, Metairie, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. Thursday on a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of cyberstalking. Warden was transferred to another agency.

--Blake Joseph McNemar, 37, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. Thursday on a Morgan City Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of driving while license is suspended. McNemar is being held for another agency.

--Gary Lee Durden, 52, Gibson, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Thursday on an Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of resisting an officer or arrest. Durden is being held for another agency.

--Chad Avery Lightfoot, 54, Franklin, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. on a Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office warrant alleging failure to appear for vehicle theft. Lightfoot is being held for another agency.

--Jamie Demarco, 39, Franklin, was arrested at 12:33 p.m. March 25 on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, expired or no inspection sticker and driving under suspension. Bail has not been set at this time.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Brandon Matthew Steele, 42, Bayou Black Road, Houma, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of clonazepam.

--Miranda Rose Brown, 33, Elaine Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of clonazepam, no liability insurance, driving under a suspended license and switch license plate.

The charges arise from a traffic stop Thursday on La. 398.

A narcotics agent observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop. The deputy made contact with the driver, now identified as Brown, and engaged Brown in an interview. The deputy noted a pungent odor of suspected marijuana from the vehicle.

Brown was driving under a suspended driver’s license and the vehicle she was operating had a switched license plate

The deputy then interviewed the passenger, now identified as Steele. At the conclusion of the interview, the deputy believed additional investigation was warranted. The deputy requested and was granted consent to search the vehicle.

During the search, deputies seized methamphetamine and multiple doses of clonazepam.

Brown and Steele were booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

<.b>Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Holly Hebert, 46, Mildred Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. March 25 on charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended and speeding. Hebert was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.

--Dwayne Davis, 44, Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. March 25 on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of stop sign and no driver’s license. Davis was booked, processed and released on a $373 bond.

--Raquel Matthews, 33, Ninth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 8:31 p.m. March 25 on a warrant dated Jan. 9, 2020, alleging simple criminal damage to property, and on a warrant dated Jan. 28, 2026, alleging obstruction of justice and criminal trespassing. Matthews was booked,
processed and released on a $5,500 bond.

--Kevin James, 40, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. March 25 on charges of simple battery and simple assault. James was booked, processed and held on a $3,500 bond.

--Adrione Manuel, 37, Autumn Lane, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:45 a.m. Sunday on warrants dated Aug. 09, 2016, alleging reckless operation, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving under suspension, and hit-and-run driving. Manuel was booked processed and released on a
$3,827 bond.

Morgan City police radio logs for March 25-30

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:11am

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.
Wednesday, March 25
7:23 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Animal complaint.
8:18 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
8:44 a.m. 900 block of Poplar Street; Complaint.
10:28 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Medical.
11:02 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
11:21 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
12:05 p.m. 1300 block of Front Street; Complaint.
1:52 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Fifth Street; Animal complaint.
3:13 p.m. Glenwood Street; Complaint.
3:32 p.m. Levee Road/Egle Mill; Stalled vehicle.
4:36 p.m. Fifth/Kentucky streets; Frequent patrol.
5:23 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Fight.
5:24 p.m. 1600 block of Chatsworth Drive; Medical.
6:17 p.m. 100 block of Montana Street; Complaint.
7:55 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Alarm.
8:12 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
8:12 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:11 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
Thursday, March 26
12:25 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Loud music.
1:59 a.m. 400 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
10:09 a.m. 2300 block of Cypress Street; Open door.
11:15 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Animal complaint.
11:24 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
2:11 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
2:22 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Disturbance.
3:23 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:58 p.m. 400 block of Bowman Street; Vehicle accident.
4:56 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Animal complaint.
4:59 p.m. Youngs Road; Reckless operation.
6:03 p.m. 1000 block of North Third Street; Alarm.
6:34 p.m. Sixth Street/Sacred Heart Drive; Suspicious subject.
7:26 p.m. 1000 block of Maple Street; Complaint.
7:52 p.m. Barrow/Arizona streets; Suspicious subject.
7:47 p.m. Dale/Garden streets; Animal complaint.
9:10 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:11 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Alarm.
10:09 p.m. 200 block of Levee Road; Frequent patrol.
10:17 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
11:42 p.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Domestic disturbance.
Friday, March 27
2:07 a.m. Short Street; Suspicious subject.
4:16 a.m. 700 block of Leona Street; Medical
4:33 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious subject.
6:20 a.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Subject removal.
6:50 a.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Subject removal.
7:36 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Officer stand by.
8:11 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:09 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Warrant.
10:03 a.m. 3200 block of Lake Palourde Road; Alarm.
10:05 a.m. Brownell Street; Complaint.
11:46 a.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Complaint.
2:08 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
2:38 p.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Complaint.
2:46 p.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
3:51 p.m. 1200 block of Youngs Road; Reckless driving.
3:54 p.m. 3100 block of Roselawn Drive; Complaint.
4:06 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
4:34 p.m. 800 block of Ninth Street; Subject removal.
4:45 p.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Alarm.
5:34 p.m. 1400 block of Chatsworth Drive; Alarm.
5:57 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
7:03 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:11 p.m. 1000 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
7:40 p.m. 1000 block of Bernice Street; Complaint.
8:06 p.m. 1000 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
8:22 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle
8:32 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Assistance.
10:17 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Disturbance.
10:31 p.m. 3000 block of Roselawn Drive; Complaint.
11:05 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
Saturday, March 28
3:27 a.m. 2000 block of Cypress Street; Disturbance.
4:38 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Medical.
5:09 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Suspicious vehicle.
7:37 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Medical.
9:11 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Welfare concern.
10:42 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
12:52 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; BOLO.
1:59 p.m. 300 block of Arizona Street; Theft.
2:26 p.m. 1100 block of Chester Bowles Street; Complaint.
2:30 p.m. 500 block of Marshall Street; Disturbance.
4:49 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
5:53 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Lost & found.
6:02 p.m. 1000 block of Front Street; Officer stand by.
7:06 p.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Warrant.
8:07 p.m. 3000 block of Diane Drive; Complaint.
11:45 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Disturbance.
Sunday, March 29
12:23 a.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Domestic disturbance.
12:38 a.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Juvenile problems.
2:21 a.m. 300 block of Bush Street; Medical.
3:15 a.m. 1000 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
7:47 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
11:26 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
12:07 p.m. Roderick/Justa streets; Accident.
2:11 p.m. 600 block of Belanger Street; Assistance.
2:13 p.m. 500 block of Bush Street; Medical.
3:15 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Welfare concern.
4:55 p.m. 500 block of Willow Street; Complaint.
5:23 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
6:06 p.m. 600 block of Federal Avenue; Open door.
6:26 p.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Medical.
7:01 p.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Arrest.
7:27 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:40 p.m. 1600 block of La. 70; Alarm.
7:44 p.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Disturbance.
7:58 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Alarm.
10:21 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Loud music.
10:33 p.m. Ninth Street/La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
11:31 p.m. 900 block of Chestnut Drive; Disturbance.
11:55 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
Monday, March 20
12:24 a.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Complaint.

April 2 St. Mary Parish School Board agenda

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:05am

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MERLIN L. MAYON JR.

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 2:50pm

Merlin L. Mayon, Jr., 78 of Stephensville, was entrusted to God's loving care on Friday, March 27th, 2026 due to complications of bypass surgery.

Merlin proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a dedicated welder and co-owner of A&M Dockside Repair, retiring early to pursue his passion for travel and adventure. A true outdoorsman at heart, he found joy in hunting, fishing, crabbing, and bowling. He had a great love for the open road- he and the love of his life, Beverly traveled together on their bikes, visiting a remarkable 49 of the 50 states. He also cherished going on cruises and simply living life to the fullest.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Beverly Brashear Mayon of Stephensville; a daughter; Sandra Wiese of Stephensville, sons; Christopher Mayon and wife Barbora of Patterson, and Joe Mayon, a sister; Cindy LeBlanc and her husband, Jesse Sr. of Gibson, a brother; Wayne Mayon and wife Tracy of Gibson, uncle; Marshall Mayon and his wife, Liz, of Berwick, seven precious grandchildren; Christopher Mayon, Jr., Tucker Guidry, Madison Gaspar, Meagan Mayon, Andrew Mayon, Mila Mayon, and Serenity Jones, and four great-grandchildren; Owen Moreno, Lunaeri LeBoeuf, Zendelle Billiot, and Paisley Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin L. Mayon, Sr. and Aline Jarrett Mayon.

Visitation will be held at Hargrave Funeral Home on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, and will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until the service at 10:00 AM also at Hargrave Funeral Home with Father Brett Lapeyrouse officiating. Christian Burial will follow at St Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Gibson.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Mayon, Luke Mayon, C.J. Mayon, Andrew Mayon, Wayne Mayon, Sr., and Robert Roussell. Honorary Pallbearer will be Marshall Mayon.

Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City entrusted with arrangements.

Upcoming events in Morgan City, Franklin

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:18am

Staff Report

On Tuesday, the Morgan City Council heard about upcoming events. The events include:
--Hearts of Hope's Take Back the Night to raise awareness about sexual violence and to support survivors will be 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29.
April 29 is also known as Denim Day. After the Italian supreme court overturned a rape conviction on that day because the victim wore tight jeans, female members began wearing denim during sessions of the Italian parliament to show solidarity with the victim.
--Morgan City's Sunset at the View returns 6 p.m.-Sunday until sunset Wednesdays in April at the Front Street Dock. Seating, food and drinks will be available.
--Rockin' the Dock brings live music back to downtown 6-9 p.m. Fridays beginning April 10. The lineup: April 10, Deja Vu. April 17, Swampland Revival. April 24, South 70. May 1, LowDown.
--The St. Mary Parish Men's Fellowship's Plate Your Best Cook-Off will be Saturday, May 16, at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. The cook-off will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. followed at 2 p.m. by a men's program with Pastor D'Andrie Cross, Roy Earl Davis, the Rev. Luis Perez and evangelist Gene Hoyt. Morgan City Main Street is putting together activities for wives during the men's program.
--Volunteers are needed for a Community Clean-Up Day 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Gloves, bags, vests and shirts will be provided.
--The third annual Oilfield Divers Rally Weekend will be April 24-28 at the Morgan City Monument Park near the auditorium. A welcome reception will be 4-7 p.m. April 24, followed by the rally at the monument at 10 a.m. April 25. An informal breakfast is scheduled for 7-10 a.m. April 28 at Morgan's Restaurant, Clarion Inn & Suites, 520 Roderick St.
--Chez Hope's Do Your Thing With A Chicken Wing will be Saturday, May 2, on the Bayou Teche in downtown Franklin. Individuals and teams are invited to take part in the wing cook-off. All registrations must be complete by April 24. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/ChezHopeInc.
Chez Hope offers shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.

Public notices for March 27, 2026

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2426
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits provides a process for the granting of a specific use, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and granted a specific use to allow for Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 14th day of January 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of March 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of March 2026.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander David Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: Dean S. Adams and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of March 2026 at the hour of 12:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of March 2026 at the hour 2:08 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Bryan Rock
Address: 136 Mercury Rd
Bayou Vista, LA
Parcel Id# 2984301055.00 – Lot 12-L Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Acq 136 297169
Currently Zon-ed: \Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to allow for Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
Adv. March 27, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2427
An ordinance prohibiting the feeding of stray cats and dogs within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish and imposing penalties for the violation thereof.
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened:
SECTION I. Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
(A) Definitions, Policy, and Purpose
(1) FEED or FEEDING means the placing of dog or cat food, or similar food products of consumable materials attractive to dogs and cats which may result in dogs and cats congregating thereon on a regular basis, placed on the ground, in an obviously intended feeder, or in a feeder at height accessible to cats and dogs.
(2) STRAY means an unlicensed domestic or feral dog or cat running at large and unaccompanied or controlled by an owner.
(B) Policy and Purpose.
High populations of stray dogs and cats pose a hazard to human health and safety as such animals provide a fruitful breeding ground for infectious disease, including but not limited to rabies and distemper, and may otherwise bite or attack humans and domestic animals. Stray dogs and cats also carry fleas and ticks. In addition, food provided for stray animals is often attractive to wild animals such as raccoons and rodents and may create nuisance conditions such as rat harborage or other wild animal infestation. No person shall feed or allow the feeding of any stray cat or dog at any residential property within the municipal limits of the within unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish unless they are the owner of record of the property on which the feeding takes place.
No person shall feed or allow the feeding of any stray cat or dog on any public property, business, or commercial area within the municipal limits of the within unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish.
SECTION 2. Penalty assessment.
Violation of any provision of the ordinance by any person, firm, or corporation, whether as owner or occupant, shall be handled in the following manner:
(A) First Violation. The first violation of this article will result in a notice of violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
(B) Second Violation. The second violation of this article will result in another notice of Violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
(C) Third Violation. The third violation of this article will result in another notice of violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
Penalties, graduated schedule. The graduated fine schedule for the penalty assessment procedure is as follows:
First Violation: $50 fine
Second Violation: $100 fine
Third Violation: $200 fine
Subsequent violations or failure to comply: $200 fine
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 11th day of February 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of March 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of March 2026.
AYES: David Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina.
NAYS: Rodney Olander and Mark A. Duhon.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of March 2026 at the hour of 2:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of March 2026 at the hour 2:08 p.m.
Adv. March 27, 2026

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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 re- ceived 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 mo- tion 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 ap- proved unanimously without opposition.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Trim in- formed 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 mo- tion 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 unanimously.
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,

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
MATERIAL SUPPLY
CONTRACT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given by St. Mary Parish Government that sealed bids will be received at the office of the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
“CATIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALT”
“WIRE ROPE”
“LIMESTONE BY PARISH TRUCKS”
“LIMESTONE BY VENDOR TRUCK”
“LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“ALTERNATE DAILY COVER”
Bids received after the above- specified time will not be considered.
Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
Envelopes must be marked as follows:
“BIDS FOR ASPHALT”
“BIDS FOR WIRE ROPE”
“BIDS FOR LIMESTONE BY
VENDOR/PARISH TRUCK”
“BIDS FOR
LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“BIDS FOR ALTERNATE COVER”
St. Mary Parish reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to waive informalities in any and/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus, done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 18th day of March 2026.
(S) Sam Jones
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. March 18, 20, 25 and 27, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Call to order 6:02 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Hicks
Roll Call: Paul Rappmundt, Matthew Patureau(absent), Nelda Dural, Don Hicks, and Shannon Boykin
Public Comment: None.
Guest: None
Mr. Boykin made a motion to accept the minutes from the February regular meeting, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The February treasurer’s reports for the Amelia and Morgan City/Siracusaville areas were presented. Mr. Hicks made a motion to approve the treasurer’s reports, second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor, motion carried.
New Business: A motion to table discussion and action on WIFI and security cameras at pump stations was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried.
Mr. Moffett gave his station reports.
Board Member Reports: Mr. Boykin gave an update on the Amelia generator situation.
Old Business: A motion to table discussion and action to trim trees on Ditch bank on Fir Dr. was made by Mr. Hicks and second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor. Motion carried. A motion to table discussion and action to hire a manager/superintendent for the District was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried. The PO system was fine tuned with a spreadsheet created my Mr. Patureau. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the SCADA system. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the cleaning and maintenance at Station 8. An up- date on the audit was also given by Mr. Rappmundt.
Motion to Adjourn was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:41 pm.
Adv. March 27, 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
Vanderbilt
Mortgage and
Finance, Inc.
Vs. No. 139936 Div “E”
Theresa Faye Johnson and
Barcardi Trenice Johnson
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:
ONE (1) CERTAIN 2023 CLAYTON MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL 37SAV1680 3DH23, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CS20299 21TN
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO AND 62/100 ($118,942.62) DOLLARS PLUS INTEREST ON THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $110,392.61 AT THE RATE OF 10.50% PER ANNUM FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2025 UNTIL PAID, TOGETHER WITH FIFTEEN (15%) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE AS ATTORNEYS FEES, OR SUCH OTHER REASONABLE AMOUNT AS FIXED BY THIS HONORABLE COURT 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 WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 8th 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.
Thursday, the 15th day of January A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 27, 2026

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