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Meeting set to get public's ideas on La. NERR site

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 6:19pm

Members of the public will be asked at a meeting Wednesday for their ideas about a site for a National Estuarine Research Reserve in the Atchafalaya Basin.

The meeting will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.

A virtual meeting is set for noon Thursday via Google Meet or by phone. The Google Meet link is meet.Google.com/gya-dsaj-eob.

The phone number is 1-470-485-8283. The meeting ID is 749 865 797#.

The Basin was nominated by Gov. John Bel Edwards in June from among six potential Louisiana sites for the state's first research reserve, or NERR.

More than 30 NERRs dot the U.S. coastline and the Great Lakes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration coordinates the network in cooperation with state governments and funds the bulk of NERR operations.

NERRs offer research opportunities in the ecological zones where rivers meeting the sea. They also present monitoring and educational opportunities, and supporters of a St. Mary site are hoping for employment and tourism benefits as well. The concept is flexible enough to allow for local needs, and the same state land rules that applied before the NERR will continue in effect.

Five arrests on marijuana charges by Morgan City police

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 11:53am

(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 on Monday reported five arrests on marijuana charges. Morgan City officers also accused a woman of speeding at 110 mph and driving while intoxicated.

Morgan City

Police Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 71 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Richard John Tabor Jr., 18, La. 317, Franklin, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--Colin Michael Finley, 19, La. 317, Franklin, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

--Elizabeth Ann Marie Fontenot, 19, Oak Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

--Amber Holifield, 30, Lapetiteville Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

--Christian C. Womack, 35, Fifth Street, Berwick, was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of a firearm in an alcohol establishment.

--Gabrielle Frances McNease, 30, Rive Road, Berwick, was arrested at 4:32 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), speeding 110 mph in a 60 mph zone and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

--Isaac F. Huntley, 58, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:18 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense), possession of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

--James Wayne Bullock, 55, Gen. Patton Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:38 a.m. Friday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Peter Emmanuel Grogan Jr., 44, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:56 a.m. Friday on charges of failure to appear for executory sentence and failure to appear for revocation (16th Judicial District Court).

--Salvador Montoya-Rangel, 52, Barrow Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:34 p.m. Friday on charges of failure to yield to emergency vehicle, possession of fraudulent documents and no driver’s license.

--Cigie L. Broussard, 32, Felix Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 6:42 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Bryanshekia Shantell Harris, 35, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:27 a.m. Saturday on three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Richard Jose Amador-Valladares, 26, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:19 a.m. Sunday on charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and no driver’s license.

--Josue Cordova, 34, Patton Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:02 a.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Dexter B. Nerve, 35, Williams Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. Friday on a charge of possession of a Schedule I drug. Nerve was issued a summons.

--Timothy L. Jones, 34, Dena Drive, New Iberia, was arrested at 9:0 p.m. Oct. 22 on charges of possession of a Schedule I drug (4 grams) and no stop lights. Jones was released on a summons.

--Jose H. Rosa Maldonado, 32, Village Lane, Amelia, was arrested at 3:48 a.m. Monday on charges of speeding 1-10 mph over the limit and no driver’s license. Maldonado paid a $536 fine and was released.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 89 complaints and made these arrests:

--Tyreik Harrison, 21, Franklin, was arrested at 4:43 p.m. Friday on a Patterson Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of stop sign violation and seat belt violation. Harrison was released on a paid fine.

--Kashif Jermaine Wallace, 34, Amelia, was arrested at 3:38 p.m. Saturday on a charge of simple burglary. Bail was set at $12,000.

--Donald J. Sanders IV, 18, Franklin, was arrested at 1:06 p.m. Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm. Sanders was released on a $20,000 bond.

--Danny Wayne Aucoin, 48, Donaldsonville, was arrested at 3:53 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple criminal damage. Aucoin was released on a $1,000 bond.

--Gram Davis Armstrong, 43, Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and improper driving on a one-way roadway. Bail was set at $5,000.

--Javonte Jaheim Miller, 19, Houma, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substance.

Bail was set at $13,500.

Morgan City police radio logs for Oct. 28-30

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:10am

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.
Friday, Oct. 28
7:27 a.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Lost and found.
8:55 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Animal complaint.
9:01 a.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Lost and found.
9:07 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Animal complaint.
9:32 a.m. Fourth Street and Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
9:43 a.m. 200 block of Fourth Street; Warrant.
9:53 a.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Warrant.
9:57 a.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
10:16 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
11:13 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
11:55 a.m. Fifth and Everett streets; Arrest.
12:59 p.m. Belanger Street; Assistance.
1:09 p.m. Brashear Avenue and Sixth Street; Signal.
1:36 p.m. U.S. 90 West and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Arrest.
2:01 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Juvenile complaint.
2:31 p.m. 300 block of Louisa Street; Complaint.
2:36 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Animal complaint.
2:53 p.m. La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Assistance.
2:59 p.m. Brashear Avenue and Fourth Street; Suspicious subject.
3:00 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Disturbance.
3:08 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Stand by.
3:16 p.m. Terrebonne Street; Traffic incident.
3:24 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
3:38 p.m. 500 block of Willow Street; Burglary.
4:25 p.m. Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
18:09 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Stolen vehicle.
18:42 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Mental patient.
20:13 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Criminal damage to property.
20:30 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
21:29 p.m. 1100 block of Walnut Drive; Patrol request.
21:36 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Patrol request.
23:18 p.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Traffic complaint.
00:41 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Narcotics complaint.
01:28 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
02:22 a.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Alarm.
02:56 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Warrant.
Saturday Oct. 29
6:34 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Removal of subject.
6:44 a.m. 300 block of Barrow Street; 911 hang up.
7:02 a.m. 2300 block of Tupelo Street; Complaint.
7:07 a.m. 1500 block of Bernice Street; Medical.
7:11 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
7:54 a.m. Front and Freret streets; Warrant.
9:12 a.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Warrant.
9:20 a.m. 1300 block of Front Street; Complaint.
10:36 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
12:29 p.m. Glenwood Street; Complaint.
2:16 p.m. James and Ciro streets; Assistance.
2:47 p.m. 1200 block of Spruce Street; Residential burglary.
3:35 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Loud music.
4:22 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Removal of subject.
5:29 p.m. 1500 block of North First Street; Disturbance.
19:02 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
19:56 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
20:32 p.m. 300 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal complaint.
20:46 p.m. 6800 block of La. 182; Suspicious activity.
20:52 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Mental patient.
21:42 p.m. 500 block of Arenz Street; Complaint.
21:46 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
22:34 p.m. Poncio Street/Railroad Avenue; Patrol request.
23:14 p.m. 1400 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
23:36 p.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Alarm.
Sunday, Oct. 30
12:05 a.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Complaint.
12:13 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
12:26 a.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
1:22 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Fight.
2:07 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Domestic.
2:17 a.m. 400 block of Adams Street; Medical.
2:42 a.m. 500 block of Willow Street; Medical.
5:16 a.m. La. 182/Martin Luther King Boulevard; Reckless driving.

Slow start dooms Nicholls State at Lamar

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 9:06am
Nicholls State Sports Information

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Nicholls State University football team fell behind by two touchdowns in the first half against Lamar and the Cardinals would never relinquish the lead as the Colonels suffered a 24-17 loss Saturday afternoon at Provost Umphrey Stadium.

Despite the sluggish start, Nicholls had a chance to gain the lead in the fourth quarter trailing 21-17 and still could force overtime after a Lamar field goal. But the Colonels fell short on a short fourth-down try late in the game and then surrendered a long run on 3rd-and-10 that allowed Lamar to basically run out the clock.

With the loss, Nicholls slipped to 2-7 overall and 2-2 in the Southland while Lamar notched its first win of the season. The Cardinals snapped a seven-game drought in the series and ended a 15-game losing streak that dated back to early last season.

The Colonels had trouble slowing down Khalan Griffin as he totaled 131 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Neither team scored in the opening period before Griffin punched one in for a 7-0 Lamar lead in the second. Then the Cardinal defense scored on a 55-yard interception return by Aaron King off a Kohen Granier pass.

Nicholls pieced together a drive but had to settle for a Gavin Lasseigne field goal before the intermission.

Momentum shifted towards the Red and Gray in the opening drive of the third when Granier found a wide open David Robinson Jr. for a 67-yard touchdown.

Robinson led the Colonels with 80 yards on three receptions while tallying his third career touchdown. But Lamar put a screeching halt to the shift by needing only three plays to get the touchdown back as Griffin broke free for a 35-yard touchdown run and pushed the advantage to 21-10.

Later in the third, Nicholls scored on a 16-play, 98-yard drive that was capped on a 10-yard catch by Neno Lemay from Granier. The Colonels faced just one third down on the drive as the cut into the deficit at 21-17.

In the fourth, Lamar added a field goal for a touchdown lead. The Colonels’ final drive ended with less than four minutes remaining when the Cardinal defense stopped KJ Franklin for a 1-yard reception on 4th-and-3. Nicholls had two timeouts remaining with hopes of having enough time to force overtime, but Griffin ran for 19 yards on a third and long to keep the Colonel offense on the sideline. LU turnover it over on downs inside the Colonel 30 with only three seconds left on the clock before a final offensive play by Nicholls was unsuccessful.

The total offenses were evenly matched with Lamar having a 365-344 advantage. Julien Gums rushed for 99 yards on on 21 carries while Collin Guggenheim ran for 55.

Defensively, linemen Perry Ganci and Zack Bernard each had a career-high 13 tackles. Elinus Noel III and Eli Ennis added 1.5 tackles for loss apiece.

UP NEXT
Nicholls will have the upcoming weekend off before returning to Guidry Stadium for the final two home games. Nicholls will host Texas A&M-Commerce on Nov. 12 for Military Appreciation Da

Klutts Jewelers to close after 65 years

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 8:59am

Owner Len Klutts has announced that Klutts Jewelers and Designers of Morgan City will close after 65 years.

Klutts' parents started the store in 1957 with an emphasis on custom design and honored the community by sponsoring a crawfish boil for the local and police departments and by supporting school yearbooks and graduation nights in Morgan City.

Len Klutts himself began working in the store at an early age and fondly recalls resizing rings for customers when he was 12. As the years passed and the business grew, it remained true to its roots as a family enterprise when the store passed from his parents to Len. Other family members came to work for the store as well, including a nephew who is a fifth generation jeweler.

“The greatest pleasure has been supporting our community, like the schools and police department,” Klutts said. "I’d like to thank everyone for their years of support and friendship. It really means the world to me and my family.”

The store is running a sale on items ranging from engagement rings to timepieces.

Theft, battery charges among arrests Thursday

Sun, 10/30/2022 - 11:40am

(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.)

Local police reported five arrests Thursday, including charges of theft, battery, drunken driving and identity theft.

Morgan City

Police Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 66 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Bayron Alexander Chavez-Funez, 31, Odile Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:35 a.m. Thursday on charges of identity theft, filing false records, speeding 82 mph in a 70 mph zone, no driver’s license, unlawful use of license and switched license plate.

--Phillip J. Harris Jr., 56, Address L, Patterson, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Thursday on a charge of battery of emergency room personnel.

--A’Dontay Rayshawn Owens, 24, Railroad Avenue, Patterson, was arrested at 12:27 a.m. Thursday on a charge of sexual battery.

--Juan Manuel Flores-Suazo, 21, South Verrett Street, Amelia, was arrested 9:22 p.m. Thursday on charges of driv-ing while intoxicated (first offense), reckless operation of a motor vehicle, speeding 85 mph in a 70 mph and no driver’s license.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to nine complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Alita Tabb, 23, Deslignes Road, Baldwin, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Thursday on a warrant dated Oct. 24 theft. Tabb was additionally arrested on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of speeding. Tabb was booked, processed and released on a $1,838 bond.

Kelly returns to Morgan City for promotion to lieutenant colonel

Sat, 10/29/2022 - 4:10pm

James Kelly Sr. and Rosalie Kelly pin insignia on the uniform their son, James Kelly Sr., during his promotion ceremony Saturday at the St. Mary Parish AARP Chapter 4435 building in Morgan City. Kelly Jr. is a U.S. Army helicopter pilot who served three tours in Afghanistan during his 17 years in the military. He is also 2001 graduate of Morgan City High and an alumnus of the JROTC program at MCHS and the ROTC program at Southern University. He has been promoted to lieutenant colonel effective Oct. 1 and chose his hometown for the ceremony. Col. Ryan Kendall of the Army Futures and Concept Command administered the oath Saturday. Kelly is also a bodybuilder who won the 2022 Mr. America Masters Men's Physique competition.

The Review/Bill Decker

The horseshoes fly at Cajun Coast Tournament

Sat, 10/29/2022 - 3:57pm

Nelda Dobson of Liberty Hills, Texas, warms up Saturday in the rain-delayed opening of the Cajun Coast Classic Horseshoe Tournament at Kemper Williams Park. Tim Gilmore of the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association is seen in the background. The tournament has drawn 82 competitors from 16 states, including several world champions and Hall of Fame honorees. The action continues 10 a.m. Sunday at the park, 100 Cotten Road, Patterson. There is a $1 charge for parking.

The Review/Bill Decker

Boat racing returns to Russo's Landing

Sat, 10/29/2022 - 3:49pm

Deep South Racing Association drag boat races return to Russo's Landing in Morgan City this weekend. Races compete in 11 classes. Racing continues until 6 p.m. Saturday and resumes at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The Review/Bill Decker

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