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Terry Wilson Garrett, 70, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 23, 2026
Services were Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City with burial in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by children, Nathan Turner and Terrell Brown, both of Houston, Karen Joseph of Dayton, Texas and Geralyn Garrett of Morgan City; siblings, Deadra Garrett of Morgan City, Tikiwi Watson and Felicia Ortiz, both of Baton Rouge, Julie Garrett, Denise Garrett and Victor Stewart, all of Gibson, Cassandra Garrett of Chackbay, John Garrett Sr. of Land O’Lakes, Florida, and Carmelia Garrett of Houma; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, five siblings and a son.
Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Regular Meeting of St. Mary Parish School Board
04/02/2026
05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Dr. Tammie Wilson, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Sanders)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Sanders.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Mr. Holmes)
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
3. Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month (Mrs. Black)
A. Centerville High School (Principal Ross)
Recognition of Students and Employee of the Month was introduced by Assistant Principal, Tara Fabre. She provided brief remarks highlighting the achievements and contributions of the honorees as follows:
• Peyton Ross 5th grade student
• Chloe Ross 8th grade student
• Ava Louviere 12th grade student
• Lauren Palombo teacher
III. Appearances
1. Recognition of Alicea Franklin for artwork displayed at the Louisiana School Boards Association Convention March 29-31, 2026. (Ms. Reagan Beaubouef)
Ms. Reagan Beaubouef, a talented teacher at Patterson High School, recognized Alicea Franklin for her outstanding artwork selected for display in the high school division at the Louisiana School Boards Association Convention, held March 29–31, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2. Recognition of St. Mary Parish Educator Rising Students who qualified for National Competition. (Ms. Leslie Smith, MCHS Educators Rising Sponsor)
Ms. Leslie Smith, Morgan City High School Educators Rising sponsor, recognized St. Mary Parish Public Schools students participating in the Educators Rising program who qualified at the state level to advance to the Educators Rising National Conference, to be held in Portland, Oregon, June 20–23, 2026. The qualified students completed all preparation outside a scheduled class setting, as Educators Rising operated as a club during the 2025–2026 school year.
• Ava Ho, junior at Morgan City High School, achieved first place overall at the state level.
• Kyla Smith and Kinsley Aucoin, both sophomores at Morgan City High School, achieved first place in the state at the Junior Varsity level and second place overall statewide.
• Violet Busse, freshman at Morgan City High School, achieved first place at the Junior Varsity level and fourth place overall statewide.
3. Recognition of the St. Mary Parish Public Schools Welding Competition winners. (Ms. Ashley Clark)
Ms. Estay recognized students on behalf of Ms. Ashley Clark in connection with the Third Annual St. Mary Parish Public Schools Welding Competition, held March 21, 2026, and hosted by New Industries. Board members Andrew Mancuso and Chad Paradee were recognized for their involvement and support of the event. District welding instructors Ashley Boudreaux, Coty Trahan, and John Young were recognized for their instruction and support of student participation in the welding programs at St. Mary Parish Public Schools. Zayden Crandall, Patterson High School, was recognized for first place in Stick Welding; Noah LeBlanc, Patterson High School, for first place in Flux Core Welding; and Logan Bailey, Morgan City High School, as Grand Champion (not present).
4. Recognition for an award presented to a Board member at the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA) Convention. (Dr. Wilson)
Following ap- proval of the amended agenda, the Board addres-sed an appearance item added to recognize a board member for an award presented at the Louisiana School Boards As- sociation (LSBA) Annual Convention.
Dr. Wilson recognized Board Member Marillyn LaSalle on behalf of the Louisiana School Boards As- sociation for her 32 years of service as a member of the St. Mary Parish School Board. Ms. LaSalle was honored at the 88th LSBA Annual Convention for her longstanding commitment and service to public education in St. Mary Parish.
Additionally, President Black recognized Dr. Tammy Wilson for her appointment to the LSBA Board of Directors, providing St. Mary Parish with representation at the state association level.
IV. Approval of Amended Agenda (Mrs. Black)
The Board considered two amendments to the agenda requiring unanimous approval.
The first amendment was proposed to add a recognition item under Appearances for an award presented to a board member at the Louisiana School Board Association (LSBA) Convention.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
The second amendment was proposed to add an item under Business Affairs, Item 1B, to discuss and/or take action regarding technology purchases by transferring $1,000,000 from the Technology Reserve Fund.
Motion made by: Rhonda Dennis
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
V. Approval of Official School Board Minutes (Mrs. Black)
1. Regular Meeting: March 5, 2026
The board ap- proved the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on March 5, 2026, as presented.
Motion made by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Motion seconded by: Ginger Griffin
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VI. Approval of Consent Agenda (Mrs. Black)
President Black stated that board members can remove any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Sanders read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
Motion made by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
1. *Proclamations:
A. *National Autism Awareness Month April 2026 (Ms. Mitchell)
B. *National Assistant Principals Week April 6-10, 2026 (Ms. Mitchell)
C. *National Administrative Professionals’ Week April 19-25, 2026 (Ms. Mitchell)
D. *National Library Week April 19-25, 2026 (Ms. Mitchell)
E. *Week of the Young Child April 11-17, 2026 (Ms. Mitchell)
2. *Request permission to obtain proposals for a financial institution to serve as the fiscal agent for the school board for the year commencing July 1, 2026 (Mrs. Voisin)
3. *Request permission to obtain proposals for a newspaper to serve as the official journal for the school board for the year commencing July 1, 2026. (Mrs. Voisin)
4. *Request permission to obtain proposals for disability insurance for the year commencing October 1, 2026 (Mrs. Voisin)
5. *Field Trips
A. *Centerville High School travel to National Beta Conference, June 15-18, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Dr. Sanders)
VII. Personnel
1. Review and approve an update to the 2026-2027 em- ployee calendars. (Ms. Estay)
The board ap- proved revisions to the 2026–2027 employee calendars to make November 3, 2026, a virtual teacher-in-service day to comply with state guidance while allowing completion of required training sessions.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VIII. Business Affairs
1. Review results of the GovDeals surplus technology auction and consider approval to award the sale to the highest bidders. (Mrs. Jackee Jackson)
Mrs. Jackee’ Jackson, purchasing agent, provided the Board with the results of the GovDeals online auction for surplus technology items previously de- clared surplus at the December 2025 Regular Board Meeting. The auction was conducted from March 16–24, 2026, and 100 percent of items were successfully sold for a total of $1,470.00. The items were sold in four separate lots. Approval was requested to award the sale to the highest bidders as follows:
• Lot 1: Computer chargers, keyboards, and mice awarded to Abigail Nchekwube of Sachse, TX 75048 for $800.00
• Lot 2: Computer Monitors awarded to Patrick Timamo of Houston, TX 77082 for $200.00
• Lot 3: Desktops awarded to Marcel Barreiro of Miami Beach, FL 33141 for $420.00
• Lot 4: Printers, Scanners, Promethean Board Stands and Accessories Awarded to Mark Drago of Port Allen, LA 70767 for $50.00
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Marilyn LaSalle
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
A. To discuss and /or take action regarding technology purchases by transferring $1,000,000 from the Technology Reserve Fund. (Mr. Vead)
The Board considered an amended agenda item to approve the transfer of $1,000,000 from the Technology Reserve Fund to allow for immediate technology purchases. Mr. Vead explained that device costs have increased significantly and recommended purchasing devices prior to the start of the next fiscal year to avoid additional cost increases. The funds will be used for student devices, staff devices, and required re- placements due to operating system end of life and enrollment changes. Mr. Vead further stated that all devices will be inventoried and tracked through the district’s asset management system.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
2. Adopt resolution regarding displaying do- nated Ten Commandments posters in classrooms pursuant to Louisiana Act 676. (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders presented the item to the Board for approval regarding a resolution on the display of donated Ten Commandments posters in classrooms pursuant to Louisiana state law. Dr. Sanders reported that guidance was received from the Attorney General’s Office confirming that the law is currently in effect and enforceable. It was further reported that the posters were donated at no cost to the district and that sufficient posters are available for all classrooms. Placement requirements, including poster size and appropriate wall placement, were outlined in accordance with statutory guidance.
Motion made by: Lawrence Guillory
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
3. Discuss and/take action concerning the Superintendent Search Process (Mrs. Black)
Attorney Evan Alvarez provided an update regarding the superintendent search process. He reported that the Board designated post office box was checked on the application deadline, and five applications were received. The applicants were identified as Emily Morton, J Ina, James Russell III, Clarence Michael Robinson, and Rachel Sanders. He outlined the available options for proceeding with the search including narrowing the applicant pool prior to interviews or interviewing all applicants and appointing a superintendent. Based on the number of applicants received, Mr. Alvarez recommended proceeding with interviews of all five applicants.
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Lawrence Guillory
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
The board ap- proved to schedule all applicants for Thursday, April 30, 2026, starting at 3:00 p.m.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Marilyn LaSalle
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
An amended motion was made and seconded to revise the interview starting time from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Marilyn LaSalle
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
Interviews were randomly drawn by board members during the meeting.
The interview order is as follows:
• J Ina - 2:00 p.m.
• James Russell, III - 3:00 p.m.
• Rachael Sanders - 4:00 p.m.
• Clarence Michael Robinson, Jr. - 5:00 p.m.
• Emily Martin - 6:00 p.m.
The Board ap- proved recommendations by legal counsel regarding the superintendent interview format. The interviews will be conducted in a public meeting, which will be open to the public and live-streamed. Each candidate will be allottee for approximately one hour, consisting of a ten-minute opening introduction. Each board member will prepare two questions and ask one primary question, with follow-up questions permitted by any board member. Each candidate will also be provided with approximately ten minutes for closing remarks.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
IX. Staff Reports
1. Committee Reports
A. The Discipline Committee met on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (Ms. Jones)
The Board re- ceived a report from the Discipline Committee, which met on March 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The committee reviewed and discussed proposed changes to the discipline matrix, including revisions to language clarity and adjustments to the scale of consequences for various offenses. The proposed revisions were intended to improve consistency, ensure clarity, and align with governing policies. The recommended changes were included in the materials provided to Board members.
Approval of the amended discipline matrix language and revised offense classifications was requested as presented by Ms. Jones.
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
B. The School Uniform Committee met on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (Ms. LaSalle)
The Board re- ceived a report from the School Uniform Committee, which met on March 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Sanders presented the report on behalf of Ms. LaSalle in her absence.
The committee discussed four uniform related items:
Item 1: Uniform Skirts:
The committee reviewed the current policy regarding skirt length. No changes were recommended, and the policy remains that skirts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee. Consequences for violations will continue to be addressed by school administrators.
Item 2: Socks:
The committee discussed a proposal to allow students to wear any socks. The committee recommended maintaining the existing requirement that socks be solid white, black, brown, navy blue, or khaki. The policy was clarified to allow ankle socks, provided the socks are visible above the shoe.
Item 3: Undershirts:
The committee recommended that any long or short sleeved undershirt worn under a uniform shirt must be a designated uniform color or the school color.
Item 4: Stockings, Tights, and Leggings:
The committee recommended maintaining the current policy allowing only white, black, brown, navy blue, or khaki colored stockings, tights, and leggings.
Following discussion, Dr. Sanders recommended approval of the uniform guidelines as presented.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Ginger Griffin
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
2. Chief Financial Officer’s Report (Mrs. Voisin)
A. Sales Tax Update
The Board re- ceived the financial report from the Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Voisin. It was re- ported that the district was eight months (8) into the fiscal year and that year to date sales tax collections from July through February were approximately $1.3 million above budget. The district collected approximately $3.6 million in February, which exceeded the monthly budget due primarily to a one-time audit collection completed by the Sales Tax Office in February 2026.
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
C. Other Significant Items
The Board was asked to confirm dates for the upcoming maintenance special project budget workshops, with the following tentative dates presented:
District 1: April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
District 2: April 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
District 3: April 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
No additional action was requested at that time.
X. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders congratulated Dr. Tammy Wilson on her appointment with the Louisiana School Boards Association Board of Directors. Dr. Sanders recognized district paraprofessionals in observance of National Paraprofessionals Day and acknowledged assistant principals and deans in anticipation of National Assistant Principals Week. She reported that Human Resources is accepting applications for all positions for the 2026–2027 school year. Dr. Sanders an- nounced the up- coming NASA Astro Camps, not-ed that several district band programs qualified for state competition, and shared details regarding the upcoming Special Olympics’ event that will be held on April 17, 2026, at the Berwick High School track. She concluded her re- port by recognizing the upcoming spring break and wished everyone a very Happy Easter.
XI. Resolution of Respect (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Michael G. Brocato, (a retired principal) and Norveline Greene (a retired school secretary).
XII. Executive Session
1. Strategy session and/or action concerning pending litigation. (Mrs. Black)
A. As authorized by La.R.S. 42:17(A)(2), there may be an executive session to discuss strategy in litigation entitled “Boudreaux, et al vs. School Board of St. Mary Parish,” bearing Civil Action No. 6:65-11351 on the docket of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Entered into the executive session.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
Returned to regular session.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
XIII. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Michael G. Brocato
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Michael G. Brocato, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired principal and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Michael G. Brocato, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV- ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Michael G. Brocato, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 2nd of April, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders Ed.D.
RACHAEL C. SANDERS, Ed. D.,
INTERIM SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Norveline Greene
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Norveline Greene, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired school secretary and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Norveline Greene, and ex- tend to her be- reaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Norveline Greene, and that this meeting ad- journs out of re- spect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 2nd of April, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders Ed.D.
RACHAEL C. SANDERS, Ed. D.,
INTERIM SECRETARY
Adv. May 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Special Meeting of St. Mary Parish School Board
04/30/2026
02:00 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Dr. Tammie Wilson, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Black.
1. Roll Call
The roll call was conducted by Executive Assistant, Elodie Stewart.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in special session for superintendent interviews on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
Mrs. Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
3. Interviews of Superintendent applicants. (Mrs. Black)
Attorney Evan Alvarez reported that five Superintendent applications were received. Three of five candidates were scheduled to be interviewed. It was determined that one of the candidates, Dr. Clarence Micheal Robinson Jr., was not able to provide the documentation that the application package required from the Louisiana Department of Education. As a result, his interview would not go forward. Communication was received from Ms. Emily Martin, indicating she was going to withdraw her application due to personal circumstances.
Each applicant will be given the opportunity to make an opening statement to the Board, which statement should not exceed ten minutes. School Board members will then have the ability to ask the applicant questions, with follow-up questions from any other board member. After all questioning, the applicant will be given approximately ten minutes for closing remarks.
All three candidates that are interviewing have been placed in a room without access to any electronic devices. Although the meeting was live-streamed, no candidate had the ability to hear, view, or receive any communication regarding the proceedings taking place during the meeting.
Candidates scheduled for interviews were conducted as follows:
• J Ina - 2:00 p.m.
• James Russell, III - 3:00 p.m.
• Rachael Sanders - 4:00 p.m.
At the May 7 regular board meeting, the Board will determine whether to proceed with the immediate hiring of a Superintendent or to conduct a second round of interviews with the three remaining candidates.
The Board may convene in executive session to discuss the character, competence, and fitness of the candidates, in accordance with the process utilized in previous Superintendent searches.
III. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
Adv. May 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF ARREST OF VESSEL
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN
DISTRICT OF
LOUISIANA
LAFAYETTE DIVISION
LEE BABIN
vs.
THE M/V ANNE CANDIES, her engine, tackle, apparel, equipment, appurtenances, etc. in rem
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 6:26-CV-00412
Notice is hereby given that on the 6TH day of May, 2026, the United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana arrested the vessel, the M/V ANNE CANDIES, her en- gines, tackle, ap- parel, equipment, appurtenances, etc., pursuant to a Warrant for Arrest issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in the above-captioned action.
Any person asserting a right of possession or ownership interest in the vessel, or asserting any claim against the vessel, must file a verified statement of right or interest with the Clerk of Court of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana within twenty-one (21) days after the date of first publication, or within such further time as may be allowed by the court, and must file an Answer within twenty-one (21) days after filing the verified statement, in accordance with Supplemental Rule C of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions.
Failure to file a verified statement and answer as re- quired may result in entry of default and condemnation of the vessel.
DATED this 6th day of May 2026.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
(S) Tessa L. Seitzinger
SEITZINGER LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
TESSA L. SEITZINGER, (#39098)
Attorney for LEE BABIN
tessa@seitzingerlaw.com
AMBER MASON NARCISSE (#)
amber@seitzingerlaw.com
7719 Highway 182 East
Morgan City,
Louisiana 70380
Tel: (985)-519-3356
Adv. May 13 and 15, 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., Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
A proposal is considered to change the zoning designation of a 0.143-acre section of land (Known as 402 Fourth Street) located in the Ditch Annex South Railroad Avenue (Barnes Map) subdivision from “R-4A” (Residential) to “C” (Commercial). Specifically, Parcel # 3194341408.00. (LOT 8 DITCH ANNEX SQ 13 ACQ 420 337781 IMPROVEMENTS) If granted, this parcel would be afforded all conditions of a “C” commercial district as listed in Section 126-47 of the Schedule of District Regulations of the 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 6th DAY OF May
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
(S) Frank
Judycki
FRANK
JUDYCKI,
CHAIRMAN
Adv. May 8, 13 and 15, 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., Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
A proposal is considered to change the zoning designation of a .16-acres section of land (Known as 404 Oregon Street) located in the Ditch Annex South Railroad Avenue (Barnes Map) subdivision from “C” (Commercial) to “R-4” (Residential). Specifically, Parcel #s 3194321081.00 & 3194321082.00. 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 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 6th DAY OF MAY
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
(S) Frank
Judycki
FRANK
JUDYCKI,

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Adjustments for the Parish of St. Mary.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until May 21, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1738 – Section 5.3 Board of Ad- justment – A. Composition and Ap- pointment.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. April 29 and May 13, 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
McCormick 101, LLC
Vs. No. 140022 Div “H”
LaFleur Dairy Products, Inc.
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:
Tract I
That certain tract of land, lying and being situated in the corporate limits of the city of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, Section 12, T16S, R12E, designated and described as Tract A-B-C-D-E-F-G-A containing 1.223 acres as is more fully shown on that Plan of Land dated February 6, 1996, drawn by H.K. Lee, George Mikhael, Civil Engineer and by E.E. Opitz, Professional Land Surveyor, Reg. No. 2916. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
Tract II
That certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being situated in Morgan City, Louisiana, St. Mary Parish, together with all improvements therein, and all rights, ways, privileges, appurtenances and perscriptions thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, adjoining the above described property, being more fully des-cribed as follows:
That certain tract of land being described as tract A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-A, per map and plan of Land of “LaFleur Dairy Product” by George Mikhael, Civil Engineer, dated December 22, 1994, annexed hereto.
to satisfy the sum of Principal balance of $426,324.64, accrued interest of $43,252.82, late fees of $5,098.04 plus all additional interest, fees, charges, expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, including all costs of this foreclosure proceeding, all of which continue to accrue until all amounts owed to McCormick 101, LLC are paid in full 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 20th day of May A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 19th day of February A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. April 17, 2026 and May 13, 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 400 Interstate N. Parkway SE, Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30339.
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 400 Interstate N. Parkway SE, Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30339. 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 May 28, 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 Reserve 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: Mark Tipton
(President)
Adv. May 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING REQUESTS
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held to consider the following re- quests:
1) Variance Re- quest - Property located at 117 Bernard St., Patterson, Louisiana
Request for a zoning variance to allow a C-1 Commercial business (Pet Boarding Facility) on property currently zoned R-2 Mixed Residential
2) Rezoning Request – Property located at 518-522 St. Lucy Street, Patterson, Louisiana
Request to rezone R-2 Mixed residential to C-1 Commercial for use by Cardinal Lumber.
The Public Hearing will take place on May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Patterson City Hall.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Adv. May 13, 20 and 22, 2026

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CENTERVILLE — The St. Mary Parish School Board is considering whether to extend the members’ next term by a year in hopes of drawing a more robust voter turnout.
Also at Thursday’s School Board meeting, the board recognized one of its principals for her induction into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame.
New terms
The Louisiana Legislature passed Act 354 in 2025. The act allows school boards to time their elections to coincide with voting for governor. Currently, those elections coincide with every other congressional election.
The current School Board term expires in January.
If the School Board moves to change its election dates, the next term would last five years instead of four. Members would stand for election this fall, and the winners would serve from January 2027 to January 2032.
Elections for the term beginning in 2032 would be in fall 2031, when Louisiana voters will choose their governor. After 2031, School Board members would go back to serving four-year terms.
The board has until July 1, 2026, to make its decision, giving members one more regular meeting, on June 11, before the deadline. The board took no action on the proposal Thursday.
In the elections for the current School Board term in 2022, turnout in each of 11 districts ranged from 35% to 55%.
In the October 2023 gubernatorial election, when current Gov. Jeff Landry won an easy victory in a multicandidate primary, St. Mary’s turnout was 35.9%.
Hall of Fame
The board paid tribute to B. Edward Boudreaux Principal Alexis Rack, who was recently named to the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame.
Rack led the Franklin Senior High team to state championships in 2004 and 2005. In her senior year, she averaged 25 points and 10 assists per game. Rack was named Miss Basketball Louisiana.
At Mississippi State, Rack was a two-time SEC first-team member who still holds school records for 3-point buckets (340), 3-point attempts (1.057) and 3-point percentage (32.2%).
Rack was introduced at Thursday’s meeting by her former coach, Ronnie Lewis.
The audience was packed with women wearing the red jackets of Rack’s Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Among them was her mother, former School Board member Pearl Barnes Rack.
Alexis Rack looked back fondly on the support for Franklin’s state championship.
“What I remember most is the way St. Mary Parish pulled together,” Rack said. “Every time I think about it, it makes my heart so full.”
Taxes
Also Thursday, the board passed a resolution setting its property tax rates for 2026. They are unchanged.
Two millages, 8.83 mills and 11.82 mills, support the district’s general fund.
Three more millages raise money for the three maintenance districts: 12.42 mills for District 1 in the western part of the parish; 12.73 mills for District 2 in the central parish, and 12.53 mills in District 3 in Eastern St. Mary.
Three millages support bond retirement funds: 6 mills from Consolidated School District No. 1 for Raintree Elementary; 2 mills for Special School District No. 4 in Centerville; and 21 mills for the Fifth Ward Special School District No. 1, Patterson Junior High and Hattie Watts Elementary.
The recognized efforts by students and staffers:
•The Students of the Month are fifth-graders Paulie Cheramie of M.E. Norman Elementary and Beau Paradee of Berwick Elementary.
•The Employees of the Month are teacher Emily Boudreaux of M.E. Norman, custodian LaToya Sam of the Alternative Program and teacher Angie Hanagriff of Berwick Elementary.
•The district’s • students who have read at least 1 million words • are Johnathan Doblado for elementary schools, and Chloe Lemelle for secondary schools.

Spring League 2026
Week 7
W L
Shoes & Boos 41 21
Two 30’s and a 40’ 40.5 22.5
Chunk Squad 39 24
75/25 34 29
Milkmen 34 29
Pitchin & Twichin 30.5 22.5
Starting Over 25 38
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 82.7, Clyde Landry 69.3 and Burnie Williams 69.2; and (40’) Dwain Arceneaux 55.8, Randy Giroir 48.7 and Jim Guzdial 37.0. High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 60.0, Dale Pearce 45.1 and Landry 44.6; and (40’) Arceneaux 37.4, Giroir 32.1 and Hilton Rhodes 21.9.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 87, Travis Bourdier 82 and Williams 82; and (40’) Arceneaux 83, Giroir 63 and Jim Guzdial 52. Most ringers: (one night) Gilmore 76, Williams 64, Pearce 62, Julius Lovell 62 and Glen Caillouet 59; and (one game) Gilmore 27, Arceneaux 26, Bourdier 26, Pearce 23, Lovell 23, Williams 22, Landry 22, Clay Canty 21 and Caillouet 21.
High handicap game: Linda Dodson 115, Bourdier 112, Lovell 111, Arceneaux 103; Pearce, Ricky Pitre and Yvette Falgout 102. Most points one night: Gilmore 256, Williams 240, Lovell 222, Landry 213 and Canty 212. High game over average: (30’) Dodson 29.9, Bourdier 26.3; and (40’) Arceneaux 16.9, Giroir 15.2.
Best won-loss record: Gilmore 12.5-2.5, Caillouet 16.5-4.5, Lovell 16-5, Williams 10.5-4.5, Arceneaux 12.5-5.5 and Al Graham 12.5-5.5. Most points one night – team: Two 30’ & a 40 545, Shoes & Boos 528. Most ringers one night – team: Two 30’s & a 40 148, Shoes & Boos 143.
Singles for Dollars Horseshoe
Tournament
Kemper Williams Park
Patterson
May 2
First place, Al Graham, Berwick, 6 wins-1 loss, 11.43 ringer percentage; second place, Dwain Arceneaux, Thibodaux, 7-2, 34.06; third place, Tim Gilmore, Bayou Vista, 5-2, 55.71; and fourth place, Dale Pearce, Patterson, 5-3, 45.00.