Ascension Advocate 10-02-2024

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Darlene Denstorff AROUND ASCENSION

Disaster Recovery Center open in Donaldsonville

Residents impacted by Hurricane Francine can visit anew Disaster Recovery Center open at Lemann Memorial Center, 1100 Clay St., Donaldsonville, Ascension leadersannounced.

Operated by FEMA andthe state, the center offers personalizedhelp for recovery.

LFEMA, SBA and other agencies will be on hand to assist residents who saw damage from the storm.

For more information, call (225) 450-1200. The center is open 8a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Saturday

Live Well AscensionSaturday

Visit Jambalaya Park from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday for acommunityhealth fair,Live Well Ascension.

The event, sponsored by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center,includes testing for four types of cancer: breast, skin, prostate and colorectal. Appointments are required, call (225) 425-8034 or visit pogomarybird.com.

RRAAMcelebrating 30th

Tickets are on sale for the River Road African American Museum’sYellow Brick Gala celebrating the museum’s 30th anniversary of growth while collecting, archiving, preserving and narrating the culture and life of Black residents of the rural parishes of Louisiana. The event willbeOct. 12 at the Price LeBlanc Pace Center in Gonzales.

For information, visit www riverroadaam.org/blank-16.

Honoring bonfire tradition

ALive After 5Concert will honor George “Scrap” Hymel at 6p.m. Oct. 5atCrescent ParkinDonaldsonville.

Folklife Ambassador Brian Davis, of Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation, will host the ceremony recognizingthe Hymel family bonfiretradition

The Hymel family bonfire tradition began in 1969,when the late Richard Roussel Jr brought together familyand friends for food and camaraderie at the Gramercy home of his daughter Denise “Denny” Hymel and her husband, Scrap Hymel. The tradition is carried on today by the couple’s children and their families. Each Christmas Eve, around 300 Hymel family members and friends gather to eat,visit and wait for night to fall so the bonfiresalong the levee can be lit and the fireworks displays begun.

Mammograms offered Woman’sHospital brings lifesaving breast imaging to

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Coming off disappointing losses in week three, theSt. AmantGators and theDonaldsonville Tigers flexed theirmuscles in wins last week.

The Gators (1-2) get their first win of the season as they outscored Scotlandville, 39-38, on the road. Trailing32-14 with 5:28 left in thethird quarter,the Gatorsbegan their comeback.

position and punctuated witha12-yard touchdown run with justover three minutes remainingfor a 39-38 lead.

Defensive back MJ Dunn sealed the victory with an interception for St Amantwith 1:12 left.

Coach David Oliver said he was proud of his team’seffort to gut the win out and make one more play

Over aseven minute stretch, St. Amantscored 21 points. JuniorquarterbackCooper Babin was afactor with 168 yards passing and three total touchdowns.

St Amanttook thelead 33-32 on aJourden Hickerson 6-yard touchdown with alittleover nine minutes remaining in the game. Scotlandville responded at 6:23 with atouchdown to regain the lead at 38-33.

Babin used his arm and legs to movethe Gators into scoring

St. Amantwill cross Airline Highway to Dutchtown on Friday.The Griffins are rolling and are 4-0 on theseason.

Donaldsonville let alead evaporate against West St.John in Week 3inatough two-point loss. Lastweek was different as the Tigers scored early and often in a48-8 win over East Ibervillle. The Tigers evened their record to 2-2 on the season. The offensive outburst was led

Fromleft,Myo,Emperia and Bunnywho are members of the Meadow Maids dancegroup,viewvideo games during the Retro ConFall 2024 video game convention on Sunday at the Lamar-DixonExpo Center

we can to make surethose with disabilities havewhat they need and afacility with great conditions so they can have comfort in their home living.”

Proceeds from the run will be used to help renovate the Mary Marcombe Home, aresidential facility for women withintellectual disabilities.

Marlene Domingue,executive director of the Donaldsonville Area Arc, said the group was initially approached by McKim & Creed Inc. and the city of Donaldsonville in hopes of raising money

“The way Ascension, the sponsors and the city has helped organize this has been overwhelming,” Domingue said. “It is overwhelming in agood, good way.Inmy24-year career, to have an event like this has been great.

“Wefirst and foremostare here to raise awareness for Arc and to makeconnections within the community Those connections are invaluable. We have superseded our expectations for today.Welove to move, love to dance and we will do that today with joy.”

The race took three months to coordinate, Domingue said. More than adozen sponsors, including Hancock Whitney Bank, OxyChem and Roux Physical Therapy contributed to the event.

Donaldsonville residents Nanette Hahn and Cheryl Canova attended the event together as part of their exercise routine.

“Wewalk daily,”Hahn said. “Welike to keep up our heart rate and thisisa way to support the community. Ahalf-dozen local businesses also attended the event.

“This is so good for the town and (for) bringing notoriety to the community and to Arc,” Rick Lachney route manager for TruBlue Water, said. “Tohavethe mayor come out and speak to the participants and residents is something you don’t always see in large cities.”

The inauguralrace attracted runners from varioussouth Louisianacities including New Orleans, Napoleonville and Brusly First-place winner,Matthew Lapaglia,39, of Ascension Parish,ran thecourse in 19:27.

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Ainsley’sAngels of Louisiana were some of the participants

Donaldsonville.

More than 130 runnersregistered for theinaugural

Run. The event attracted runners from various south Louisiana cities including St. Amant, Mandeville and Brusly

“I thought the course was great, andI liked theturns,” Lapaglia added. “Wegot to see the lovely scenery here. Ithought running onthe levee brought achallenge ” “Today was special because we have volunteers and runnersfromall over coming to Donaldsonville,

and we are showing that we are on the map,” Sullivan said. “It’sexciting and today’sabout running and having fun.”

Formoreinformation about the Donaldsonville Area Arc, visit thearc.org/ chapter/donaldsonvillearea-arc.

Ascension Parish with its mobile mammographycoach. The coach makes mammograms more accessiblethaneveroffering advanced 3D mammogram technology at convenient times and locationsacross Louisiana.

Physician’sordersare required and appointments are stronglyencouraged. Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule.

Thecircusiscomingtotown

The Carden International Circus is making up for its missed show due to Hurricane Francine on Oct. 19-20 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

Householdhazardous wastecollection

Ascension Parish residents can drop off household hazardous waste from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Oct. 5atthe Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

NewFallFestplanned

Gonzales is planning its first Fall Fest on Oct. 27 at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center The event will include music, food, games, pumpkins, and arts and crafts.

Contact Darlene Denstorffbyphone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1998; or email, ascension@theadvocate.com or ddenstorff@theadvocate.com. Deadline: 5p.m. Friday

Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the same day and times as originally scheduled. Forinformation, visitspectacularcircus.com.

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Donaldsonville RunFor ACause 5K
First-place winner, Matthew Lapaglia, 39, of Ascension Parish, crosses the finish line Saturday during ran the Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K Run. Lapaglia ran the course in 19:27.
PHOTOSBYWENDYLOUP
in the Donaldsonville RunFor ACause 5K Run. The course looped through downtown

byrunning back Anthony Johnson. Johnsonwas getting aheavy workload with star running back Blake Turner out. Johnson had 15 carries for 149 yards Quarterback Donald Brown was efficient as he finished 9-for-13 with 106 yards passing and two touchdowns. Brown connected with Michael Herbert and Tahj Williby for touchdown passes and he added arushing touchdown Coach Darnell Lee was certainly pleased with his team’sability to move the ball in this game. “It was a much needed team win. Our offense showed good balance, we ran and passed the ball effectively,” Lee said.

The Tigerdefenseheld EastIberville to one touchdown and forcedturnovers, whichmade Lee veryhappy “Our defense played with physicality,weimproved on ourtacklingthis week. We were able to get offthe field on third down as well,” Lee said

Donaldsonville will be home forthe first time this season as they host White Castle on Friday in their homecoming game Week 4results:

n Dutchtown 49, Prairieville 0

n St. Amant 39, Scotlandville 38 n Donaldsonville 48, East Iberville 8 n Denham Springs 20, East Ascension 17 n Dunham 21, Ascension Catholic 18 n Westminister Lafayette

39, Ascension Christian 38 Week 5games:

Thursday:

n Episcopal at Ascension Catholic (2-1)

Friday: n St. Amant (1-2) at Dutchtown (4-0)

n Prairieville (1-3) at Walker

n East Ascension (1-2) at Live Oak

n Donaldsonville (2-2) hosts White Castle

n Ascension Christian (13) at Houma Christian Volleyball records:

Division 1:

n Dutchtown 13-3

n East Ascension 11-8

n St. Amant 8-8

n Prairieville 2-12

Division 4:

n Donaldsonville 1-2

n Ascension Catholic 11-8

n Ascension Christian 9-7

Middle school football scoreboard:

n Galvez 36, Central 6

n Dutchtown 26, Gonzales 8

n Prairieville 14, Bluff 6

n Lake 40, Lowery 6

Middle school records:

n Prairieville 3-0

n Galvez 3-0

n Dutchtown 2-0

n Lake 2-1

n Gonzales 1-1

n Central 1-2

n St. Amant 0-2

n Bluff 0-3

n Lowery 0-3

Cross-country

Dutchtown boys and girls

cross-country teams dominated their meet at Central High school. The Griffins won on the boys side with alow score of 17. The girls had adominant performance as well, winning with alow score of 18.

Top finishers:

Boys (3 mile times):

n First, Landen Juneau 15:38

n Third, Mason Heffernan 16:05

n Fourth, Shrey Shah 16:37 n Sixth, Christian Rowe 16:58 n Seventh, Kaleb Weber

17:00 n Eighth, Alejandro Medina Delgado 17:01 n Ninth, Isaac Urban 17:01

Girls (3 mile times): n Second, Kiera Melan 20:35 n Third, Ersalee Unangst 20:47 n Fifth, Katelyn Bucci 21:51 n Eighth, Keagan Merritt 22:42 n 10th, Zoe Gross 23:08. Troy LeBoeufcovers sports for theAscension Advocate. He can be reached at troyleboeuf@ hotmail.com or ascension@theadvocate. com or on Twitter @Troyleboeuf.

The East Ascension captains walk tomidfield forthe coin toss against Denham Springs.
STAFF PHOTOSBYMICHAEL JOHNSON
St. Amant quarterback Cooper Babin launches the balldown field against John F. Kennedyinthe second quarter on ThursdayinSt. Amant.

Thefollowing people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Aug. 29-Sept. 19:

AUG. 29

MCWHIRTER, ANDREW LEE:

763 S. SammySt., Gonzales; 21; surety,theft

$5,000but

lessthan

$25,000, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling

BRIGHT JR., TRACY DEON: 41063 Cannon Road 2003, Gonzales; 28; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

JONES,MICHELE ANTOINETTE: 2073 Gordon Station Road, Port Gibson, Mississippi; 29; identity theft, bank fraud, forgery

GREENE, LAKISHA: 32530 Alice St., White Castle; 40; failureto appear-bench warrant

RODDY, CHAD JOSEPH: 17295

J.T. Roddy Road, Prairieville; 30; failuretoappear-bench warrant, operating while intoxicated-first, sale/distribution/or possession of legend drug without prescription, possessionofa Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam)

PERSILVER, JENNIFER NICOLE: 4127 La. 955 W, Ethel; 22;state probation violation, failure to appear-bench warrant, identity theft, twocounts unauthorized use of SNAP benefits or supplemental nutrition assistance program

benefit access devices, illegal transmission of monetary funds, identity theft under $300, theft less than $1,000

NICHOLAS,JASON P.: 3195 Joshua Lane, Donaldsonville; 44; fugitive-otherLouisiana jurisdiction,two counts failuretoappear-bench warrant

AUG. 30

THOMPSON, DESTINEY LATRELL: 9445 Williams Road, Gonzales; 26; failureto appear-bench warrant

RODRIGUEZ, DAVID: 2835 Thomas H. Delpit, Baton Rouge; 28; probation violation, failuretoappear-bench warrant

GRAY, TDARIUS JALEEL: 41242 New Orleans Ave, Sorrento; 31; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, fugitive-otherLouisianajurisdiction, domestic abuse battery-strangulation

LACEY,MARQUES LECINO: 16451 Hardwood Drive, Prairieville; 41; theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, simple criminal damage to property over$50,000

AUG. 31

THOMAS,MONENESHIA

LASHAUN: 2080Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge; 27; disturbing the peace/simple assault, reckless operation, hit-andrun driving,aggravated battery,second-degreemurder/ attempt

SKELTON, JOHN GREGORY: 39318 Country Drive, Prairieville;57; twocountsfailure to appear-bench warrant

EUGENE, DWAYNE ANDRE: 41235 Zeola Lane No. 18, Gonzales; 35; domestic abuse battery,violations ofprotectiveorders

BARRICK, AUSTIN MCNEIL: 12315 Cleo Road, Gonzales; 26; failuretoappear-bench warrant, domestic abuse battery

HARVEY,JOSEPH CHARLES: 8176 Mt. Calvary St., St. James; 29; four counts failure to appear-bench warrant

SEPT.1

ROBILLARD,CHEVEZ TYWAN: 14466 Firethorn Drive, Baton Rouge; 31; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

SALMERON-FLORES,JIMY

JONAN: 3764 W. Loyola Drive, Kenner; 34; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, driver must be licensed, driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating avehicle while intoxicated-first

COMEAUX, GAVIN NATHANIEL: 12163 Cypress Park Drive, Geismar; 23; aggravated obstruction of ahighway of commerce, reckless operation

WILLIAMS,MARYA.: 6867 Titan Ave., Baton Rouge; 31; operating vehicle while license is suspended, child passenger restraint system, driving on roadway laned for traffic, hit-and-run driving, reckless operation, driving while intoxicated- secondchild endangerment

WILLIAMS JR., WAYNE: 1284 Collins St., Vacherie; 29; operating while intoxicatedsecond

REID,DIAMOND ALEXUS: 105 BedfordSt.; 25; battery of a dating partner

MCBRIDE, MICHELLE R.: 2824

S. Burnside Ave. No. 301, Gonzales; 35; four counts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, disturbing the peace/ violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct

SEPT.2

MAGEE, JAMIKA: 1235E.Buchanan St Baton Rouge; 28; failuretoappear-bench warrant, theft less than $1,000

MAISONNEUVE III, JEROME PAUL: 48024 Rogers ARoad, St.Amant; 22; stateprobation violation,failureto appearbench warrant, failure to register and notify as asex offender-first

ROGERS,ALEXIE MARIE: 800 Riverview ComplexA102, Donaldsonville; 21; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct

WALKER, NATESHA MICHELLE: 800 Riverview Complex A101, Donaldsonville; 18; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct

WIGGINS JR., HUBERT: 7135 Communi St., St. James;28; threecountsfailure to appear-bench warrant, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, simple battery

SEPT.3

LANDRY, JOSEPH LEE: 1924 W. Worthey Road,Gonzales; 58; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction,failureto appearbench warrant

PERRYIII, THOMAS HYSLER: 17025 La. 44, Prairieville; 32; domestic abuse battery

BENOIT,TATEJAMES: 39042 Corinne Circle, Prairieville; 20; aggravated assault witha firearm

LEBLANC, TREMAYNEMARQUELL: 509Chetimatchas St., Donaldsonville;38; resisting an officer, violationsofprotectiveorders

SEPT.4

RODDY, ELVIS: 43291 Elmo Cannon Road, Gonzales; 29; security required,driver must be licensed,maximum speed limit, use of multiple beam road lighting equipment, carelessoperation, reckless operation,fugitiveotherLouisiana jurisdiction, discharges/emits/or disposes of anyhazardoussubstanceenforcement, misrepresentation during issuance of amisdemeanor summons or preparation of ajuvenile custodialagreement

ROGERS, TRAYVON CHRISTAN: 8835 GRSI Ave., Baton Rouge; 23; failureto appear-bench warrant

WILLIAMS,BRIAN EUGENE: 33541 Boudreaux St White Castle; 56; monetary instrument abuse

MURPHY,DERYNMICHELLE: 44335 Loop Road,Prairieville; 39; domestic abuse batterychild endangerment

DONAHUE,ASHLEY: 523 HerronPoint Road, Baton Rouge; 40; telephone communications/improper language/ harassment,aggravated burglary-with weapon

MURPHY, SHAUN D.: 44335 Loop Road, Prairieville; 41; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

ROBINS,WAIKIA NIKIYA: 6172 W. Perimiter Road,Baton Rouge; 23; three counts, simple robbery BOLDEN, OSMONDWILLIAM: 15477 Shirley Drive, Prairieville; 40; failuretoappearbenchwarrant GREEN, JONATHAN DAVID: 15526 CrystalLane, Prairieville; 42; three counts failureto appear-bench warrant, simple obstruction of a highway of commerce, operating vehicle while license is suspended SCHONBERG, ELISE N.: 709 E McGinnis St., Donaldsonville; 38; simple battery GREEN, LEVELL: 9313 Water TowerLane, Convent; 33; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property,resisting an officer by violence, resistance, or opposition, resistinganofficer, violationsofprotective orders, disturbingthe peace/ violent and tumultuousmanner/disorderly conduct,violations of protectiveorders WHITTINGTON, KAITLYN ALEXIS: 41152 C.J. Courtney Road, Gonzales; 31; prohibited acts-drugparaphernalia, possession of aSchedule IV controlled dangerous substance (clonazepam), distribution/possession with intent to distributeSchedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), distribution/possession with the intent todistributeheroin NICHOLSON, HERMAN: 222 E. 26th St, Reserve; 56; failure to appear-bench warrant, prohibited acts-drugparaphernalia,possession of aSchedule IV controlled dangerous substance (clonazepam), distribution/possession with intent to distributeSchedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), distribution/possession with the intent todistributeheroin WARD,RALPH L.: 14357 N. Hillside Drive, Prairieville; 60; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of aSchedule IV controlled dangerous substance (clonazepam), distribution/ possession with intenttodistribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), distribution/ possession with theintentto distribute heroin JACKSON, CHARLESR.: 5030 BrownExt., Darrow; 61; two counts failureto appearbench warrant, two counts distribution/possession with

the intent to distribute heroin, possession of aSchedule IV controlled dangerous substance (lorazepam), two counts distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia

SEPT.5

THOMAS,CHARLES DEMELE: 3439 Sandy Drive, Baker; 43; illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, second degree murder

WAGNER, TANGA EVETTE: 5213 Tolbert Ave.,Baton Rouge; 52; twocounts theft less than $1,000

PEREZ BARRANCO,PEDRO

LUIS: 12326 ShayAve Baton Rouge; 26; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, four counts simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000, theft over $25,000, twocounts theft $5,000 but less than $25,000, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, unauthorized entry of aplace of business

MILLER JR., CHARLES ETH-

RIDGE: 28 St. Claude Ct., New Orleans; 57; identity theft, bank fraud, access device fraud $1,000 to $5,000

KIRKLAND,KIM RAMAGOS: 1612 N. Cedar Ave.,Gonzales; 64; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, state probation violation

JONES,ABRAHAM: 9214 Central Project St., Convent; 39; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

BROWN, VERONIQUE: 1026 S. Stacy Ave.,Gonzales; 38; domesticabuse battery-child endangerment

SEPT.6

FIGUEREDO,ALENDES MAT-

THEWS: 12463 Ruth Road, Gonzales; 35; when lighted lamps arerequired, general speed law, flight from an officer,reckless operation, resisting an officer

WHEAT, GARYWAYNE: 18785 JohnnyWheat Road, Livingston; 58; probation violation, failuretoappear-bench warrant

FIGUEREDO,ALENDES MAT-

THEWS: 12463 Ruth Road, Gonzales; 35; domestic abuse battery

TURNER, DEWAYNE K.: 1303 S. HempshireAve., Gonzales; 43; twocounts simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, domesticabuse battery,two counts domestic abuse battery-strangulation

MAYERS,COREY A.: 11502 Roddy Road, Gonzales; 46; careless operation, operating avehicle while intoxicatedfirst

SEPT.7

FELTON, IRELL: 1710 W. Paris

St., Gonzales; 41; battery of a dating partner

ORTIZ, CANDICE: 2249 S. Helens Way, Gonzales; 34; expired motor vehicle inspection, expired driver’s license, careless operation, operating while intoxicated-second

BAUER, JASON STEVEN: 30th St. Suite D, San Diego; 45; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, illegal possessionof stolen things less than $1,000, resisting an officer

JOANOS,MICHELLE LANDRY: 12117 Coueron Drive, St. Amant; 38; domestic abuse battery

JOANOS,ANGELOJOSEPH: 8876 BSunnyside Drive, LaPlace; 48; domestic abuse battery

ANDERSON, DANYEL: 43034 Cypress Bend Ave.,Gonzales; 47; cruelty to the infirmed

HAMILTON, JEFFERYAFTON: 10965 Jeff Hamilton Road, Mobile, Alabama; 45; domestic abuse battery-pregnant victim

NALL, AMANDALEIGH: 14340 Fort LakeRoad, Grandbay, Alabama; 30; domestic abuse battery

SEPT.8

CABRERA-DURAN, MIGUEL ANGEL: 518 14th Ave, Patterson, New Jersey; 29; theft less than $1,000

SEPT.9

NELSON, JAYLON JSHAUN: 2750 AlaskaAve Baton Rouge; 23; state probation violation, simple burglary (all others)

FLASH, MCKENZIE CORRIN: 28860 George White Road, Holden; 25; off-road vehicles; authorization for use on the shoulders of certain public roads and highways,reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

NICHOLAS,NICOLE: 800 Riverview Complex 204C, Donaldsonville; 33; windshields required, security required, false certificates, proper equipment required on vehicles-displayofplate, driver must be licensed, four counts failuretoappearbench warrant

FOSTER, ARMON ALARIC: 2163

S. Veterans Blvd., Gonzales; 32; domestic abuse battery twocounts false imprisonment

TRAVIS,GEDDRICK LEE: 5247 Galaxy Blvd, Darrow;31; failuretoappear-bench warrant

SEPT.10

WILLIAMS,MYKEL T.: 1528 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 24; failuretoappear-bench warrant

GROS,BRANDYMICHELLE: 17577 Joe Sevario Road, Prairieville; 44; twocounts failuretoappear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

DAVIS,MARION M.: 38281 Josh BrownRoad, Gonzales; 35; unauthorized use of amotor vehicle, failuretoappearbench warrant

STEVENS,DEREK M.: 3156 Township Road, Donaldsonville; 41; disturbing the peace/drunkenness

JAMES,HERBERT: 10725 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge; 64; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

GLOYD, HALLIE MARIE: 14496 Airline HighwayNo. 113, Gonzales; 31; violations of protectiveorders

SEPT.11

CONSTANT,ELIZABETH HYACINTH: 7123 Panama Canal Drive, Gonzales; 21; operating while intoxicated-second DASSINGER, DOMINICK

ZEBIDIAH: 1000 Renaud Drive, Lafayette; 27; simple battery domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

GOBLE, BILLY: 15231 Joe Sevario Road, Gonzales; 28; careless operation, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

LEBLANC, CASPER PAUL: 3355 AmySt., Paulina; 26; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct, simple battery aggravated assault

HUDSON, MARK ANTHONY: 17059 FoxRidgeDrive,Prairieville; 20;failuretoappearbench warrant, theft of a firearm

SEPT.12

GAUTREAU, JEFFERYPAUL: 1320 S. Vista Ave.,Gonzales; 32; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, careless operation, possession of aSchedule Icontrolled dangerous substance, operating while intoxicated-third SAXON, COLLIN: 424 La. 933, Prairieville; 27; domestic abuse battery

JONES,LENNARD: 41492 Hearthstone Ave.,Prairieville; 56; disturbing the peace/simple assault, second-degree battery

KREVOLT, ANN MAUREEN: 115 S. Buillon Ave., Gonzales; 35; domestic abuse battery

MURPHY,DERYN MICHELLE: 44265 Loop Road, Prairieville 40; violations of protective orders

MITCHELL, TYRESS LARON: 200 Boutte State Drive, Boutte; 23; telephone communications/improper language/harassment, violations of protectiveorders, aggravated assault with afirearm

MENDOZA, ILDEFONSO: 13371 BayouGrand South Blvd., Gonzales; 57; domestic abuse battery-strangulation

SEPT.13

DOGAN, TRUSSELL RAY: 10754

Cletus Drive, Baton Rouge 28; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct

PALMA, BRANDON YOSUE

CALLEJAS: 17950 Airline Highway,No. 322, Prairieville; 20; domestic abuse battery

KILE JR., TONY: 1108 Don Ave., Denham Springs; 33; battery of adating partner

BOHLANDER, TAYLOR LUKE: 202 Church St., Donaldsonville 25; domestic abuse battery

RITCHIE, EVAN NICHOLAS: 1975 St. Croix, Baton Rouge; 32; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, driving on roadway laned for traffic, general speed law, illegal possession of stolen things

$5,000 to $25,000, aggravated flight from an officer, stop signs and yield signs

BURNOS,SALEH: 18147 Old Trail Drive, Prairieville; 19; failuretoreport accident, hitand-run driving

WILLIAMS,JALIL JONAS: 474

La. 15, Rayville; 28; theft of a firearm, twocounts theft less than $1,000, theft of amotor vehicle $5,000 to $25,000, criminal trespass/all other theft of amotor vehicle over $25,000

GIBSON, KENDRICK KENDELL: 3038 La. 1S., Donaldsonville; 41; resisting an officer, violations of protectiveorders

DEMPRE, JOHN RODNEY: 18616 LakeHarbor Lane, Prairieville; 48; cruelty to juveniles

SEPT.14

LAMBERT, BILL M.: 13318

BercegeayDrive, Gonzales; 39; View outwardorinward through windshield or windows-obscuring prohibited, no seat belt, expired MVI, expired license plates, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

ANDREWS, CEDRIC DURELL: 39405 Cornerview Road, Gon-

zales; 43; proper equipment required on vehicles-display of plate, view outwardor inward through windshield or windows-obscuring prohibited, careless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

PORTILLO, ARLIN ZELAYA: 18540 LakeHarbor Lane, Prairieville; 21; failuretoappearbench warrant

DIXON, KRISTEN KAY: 39327 CatoireRoad,Prairieville; 28; disturbing the peace/ drunkenness, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, resisting an officer, resisting apolice officer with force or violence, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property,battery of apolice officer, simple battery,home invasion (battery)

FREDERICK, KOLBYLAWRENCE: 18475 Linda Lane, Denham Springs; 29; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction JOHNSON, EBONY NIGERIA: 8544 S. St. Landry Ave., No. 44, Gonzales; 44; twocounts theft less than $1,000, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

RODRIGUEZ, RENE J.: 12092 Rotterdam Ave., Geismar; 50; simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000, simple arson, resisting an officer

SEPT.15

RUSK SR., STEVEN DEAN: 18674 BroussardRoad,Prairieville; 44; domestic abuse battery,second offense GAUTREAUX, PARKER ANTHONY: 39350 TommyMoore Road, Gonzales; 19; resisting an officer, failuretoappearbench warrant BAZILE, JUNIUS EDDIE: 308 Barcelona Drive, Donaldsonville; 43; failuretoappearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

CLAIBORNE, LANADIA: 13071 Eagles WayCourt, Geismar; 46; disturbing the peace/ language/disorderly conduct, approaching apeace officer lawfully engaged in lawenforcement duties

CLAIBORNE JR., CLIFFORD: 13071 Eagles WayCourt, Geismar; 47; simple battery disturbing the peace/drunkenness

LEBLANC, COREY ALAN: 44301 Donna Villar Road, Prairieville; 35; domestic abuse battery

FORD,HARLAN ROBERT: 45188 Teddy Babin Road, St. Amant; 37; criminal trespass/ trespassing of real property

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Educator Ockman selected fornational leadership program

Community news report

Twelveteacher leaders from across the country will join the inaugural class for the NIET Fellows Program. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is among thelargesttrainersofteacher leaders, with more than 35,000 teacher leaders trained to date. The new NIET Fellows Program selects 12 teacher leaders for aone-year program to deepen their knowledge of instructional best practices and more effectively support the work taking place within and beyond their school and district.

Among the distinguished fellows is Jessica Ockman from DonaldsonvillePrimary School at Ascension Public Schools in Donaldsonville. Ockmanwas one of just 12 selected to be a part of the fellowship and receive a$10,000 stipend out of nearly 250applicants from across the country

“I am honored to welcome Jessica Ockman from Ascension Public Schools in Louisiana as a member of the inaugural cohort of the NIET Fellows Program,” said NIET CEO Dr.Joshua Barnett. “Ascension Public Schools isa leader in developing effective teacher leader roles, and Jessica bringstothe fellowship her own expertise as well as her knowledge of how to use teacher leadership roles to support and grow students in her district. We are excited for theNIETFellowstohelp take teacher leadership to the next level.”

Ockman holds 20 years of teaching experience, nine of which were spent as a TAPinstructionalleader.

Since her first experience with NIET,she has served as acareerteacher,mentor teacher and master teacher Ockman currently serves as amaster teacher at DonaldsonvillePrimary School, providing support in curriculumand instruction to 23 teachers. With her support, Donaldsonville Primary earned the ranking of a“C” school for the first time in history

As an experienced TAP Master Teacher and alead learner,Ockman always seeks opportunities to grow her capacityasa school leaderwhile continuing to provide coaching and support at some of the highestneed schools in Ascension Parish, anewsrelease said She holds abachelor’sde-

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resisting an officer,domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

SEPT.16

FONTENOT, COTY JOEL: 17025 JoboyRoad, Prairieville; 37; simple battery,domestic abuse battery

BARKER, WILLIAM CORY: 14409 Whispering Oaks Drive, Gonzales; 37; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

LOPEZ, MARIANOC.: 13312 Leah St., Gonzales; 23; illegal possessionofstolen things

$5,000 to $25,000

COVINGTON, KELLYWOODWARD: 41133 Clearwater Ave., Gonzales; 41; domestic abuse battery

SEPT.17

BOWER, SCOTTY KEITH: 16260

La. 44, Prairieville; 52;operating vehicle while license is suspended, careless operation, operating while intoxicated, thirdoffense

ROBINSON, KWAN SHAWN: 6398 Convent Station Lane, Convent; 47; unlawful disruption of the operation of a health carefacility,failure to appear-bench warrant, operating vehicle while license is suspended, careless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

EVANS,TREVION OMAR: 43428 N. Great Oak Court, Prairieville; 18; violations of protectiveorders

FISHER JR., EDDIEKENDRICK: 39112 Pirogue Ave.,Gonzales; 43;domestic abuse battery

gree in elementary educationand amaster’sdegree in educational leadership from SoutheasternLouisianaUniversity.

“Weare delightedtocelebrate Jessica’sacceptance into the NIET Fellows Program,” said Ascension PublicSchools Superintendent Edith Walker.“Jessica has always been alead learner andhighly effective in supporting her fellow educators in the classroom. Her workasamaster teacher is making adifference for teachersand students, andwelook forward to the skills and strategies she will develop through this program.”

The NIET Fellows Program was created with educator effectiveness in mind, bringing together teacher leaders from partnerschools nationwidewho demonstrateexceptional implementation of NIET’s principles, emphasizing educator excellence and advancing student success. Throughout the yearlong fellowship, fellowswill participate in professional development activities designed to enhance their leadership capabilities, including an introductory boot camp and involvement withtwo signature NIET events throughoutthe year the 2025 NIET National Conference andthe 2025 NIET Summer Institute. Each fellow will regionally travel to shadow NIET’sSenior Specialists while maintaining their full-time employment status, including salary and benefits,with their respective districts while being released to participate in program activities throughout theyear “Asamember ofthe inaugural NIET Fellows Cohort, I’m looking forward to deepening my instructional skills as Isupport the teachers and students in Louisiana andbring abouta positive change,”Ockman said. “One of the most gratifying things about being ateacherleaderisseeing what you can accomplish together.Through intentional teacher support, the teacher’simplementation of thehigh-qualitycurriculum becomes more impactful, learning becomes more intentional, equitable experiences are provided forall students,and achievement gaps are closed.”

NIEThas over 20 years of experience in developing teacherleaders,supporting successfulinstructional strategies, andbuilding educator capacityto address studentneeds.

SMITH, REGGIE MCKEITH: 15632 HeartstoneDrive,Prairieville;42; operating while intoxicated-first, possession ofSchedule II controlleddangerous substance FURRATE,LAYNE: 12461 E Sheraton Ave., Baton Rouge; 36;driving on right sideof road-exceptions, aggravated obstruction of ahighwayof commerce, operating while intoxicated-first CHATMAN, MITCHELL TREMAINE: 504 W. SixthSt. Donaldsonville;42; failure to appear-bench warrant PARKER, TERRALYNN LASHAUNE: 4772 LorraineSt., Baton Rouge; 22; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, twocounts failuretoappearbenchwarrant, surety CROOK, JOSHUAAYHAN: 43229 Pond View Drive Prairieville; 45; disturbingthe peace/language/disorderly conduct MCBRIDE, DONSHAYK.: 101 LauraSt., Donaldsonville; 36; violationsofregistration provisions,securityrequired, headlampsonmotor vehicles-motorcycles and motordriven cycles, possession of heroin, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (hydrocodone)

SEPT.18

MOTICHEK, BROOKE NICOLE: 39342 St. Charles Ave.,Gonzales; 33; unlawfuldisruption of the operation of ahealth carefacility,resisting an officer,false swearingfor purpose of violatingpublic health orsafety,possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles,view outward or inward through windshield or windows-obscuringprohib-

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Ascension Parish Librarystaffers accept an American LibraryAssociation’sPRXchangeaward.Acceptingthe award are, from left, Jevella Williamson, board member;Christopher Achee, assistant librarydirector; Vicki Viverito, graphicdesigner; John Stelly,librarydirector;Tyana Daquano, public information officer;HenryJ.Schexnayder III, board chair; Lisa Bacala, vice chair;Ryland Percy,board member;and Donna Whittington, board member

Ascensionlibrary recognized with national award

Communitynewsreport

The Ascension Parish Library has been recognized nationally,earning its second marketing award from the American Library Association’sPRXchange.

The library was awarded for its Be aPAL postcard, created to give businesses more information about opportunities to partner with the library to strengthen thecommunity andsupport literacy,skills, and learning. PALs, Partners Advancing

Literacy,are businesses that invest in the library by sponsoring programs, resources and capital projects.

Fundraising is anew focus area for the library,anews release said.

“Weare honored to receive this national recognition for asecond time,” said library Director John Stelly.“This awardisatestament to our team’shard work, creativity, and commitment to serving ourcommunity in innovative ways. To watch them receivethis kind of profes-

sional recognition inspires all our staff to keep providingthe best services and programs to ourcommunity,pushing the boundaries of excellence in everything we do.”

The American Library Association’sPRXchange honorslibraries that produce high-quality print or digital materials in five categories: external communications; advocacy/fundraising/annual reports/strategic plans; special events andexhibits; reading programs; and ma-

terials promoting collections, services or resources. More than 334 submissions were submitted from over 100 public, academic, school, state and special libraries. In 2023, Ascension Parish Library was awarded for its SummerReading Kickoff video, which reminded people about in-person events and educational/hands-on learning opportunities at the library followingyears of virtual programming brought on by COVID-19.

Louisiana MainStreetannounces 2024 communities

Communitynewsreport

Lt. Gov.Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announce the 24 Louisiana communities designated as Accredited Main Street America programs for 2024.

These Main Street organizations have met performance standards set by the National Main Street Center and recognized for commitment to preservation-based economic development and communityrevitalization through the Main Street Approach, anews release said. Towns in the regions include: n Denham Springs, Livingston Parish n Donaldsonville,Ascension Parish n Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish n St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish.

“The historic downtowns and neighborhoods in our state give each area asense of uniqueness, place, and character that sets oneapart from the other.These commercialdistrictsare theheart and soul of the communities in whichtheyare located,” Nungesser said.

“The revitalization of these areas provides small businesses with great locations to set up shop, help increase tax revenue for their local governments, anddraw more visitors to the downtown area. It’sanhonor to be able to recognize these 24 Louisianacommunities whohave

ited, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

SNYDER, WILLIAM ROBERT: 18363 Donna St., Prairieville; 53; failuretoappear-bench warrant, domestic abuse battery

RIEDEL, SANDRA S.: 13393 BayouGrand, Gonzales; 79; negligent homicide

DEROUEN, SHONDRAE M.: 4422 Jenkins Road, Darrow; 49; twocounts failureto appear-bench warrant, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

VANCOURT, DEMYKEL D.: 39092 La. 22, Darrow;34; failuretoappear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

BURATT,CHANTELL MAE: 17311 Valmon Roddy Road, No. 12, Prairieville; 55; possession of heroin

TULLIER JR., JOHN G: 12415 Camelia Road, St. Amant; 59; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin, failuretoappearbench warrant

BABIN, NICHOLAS JOSEPH: 44529 HappyLane, St. Amant; 44; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine)

BULLOCK, MICHAEL C.: 10565 Lifehouse St., St. James; 42; simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property

SEPT.19

BUSH, JAIME TOMPKINS: 121 N. Kirkland, Brusly; 38; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, theft less than $1,000, failuretoappear-bench warrant

worked diligentlytorevitalize their social cohesion and economic sustainability,”he said.

The program hasreached an investment milestone of $1 billion in public and private investment in 2022, according to the release. Of that investment, $520 million was private investments with the remaining $527 million in public investments. Other key statistics duringthat time include:

n Creation of 15,502 net new jobs n 3,713 net new businesses n More than $461 million in new construction or rehabilitation of buildings n More than 2million volunteer hours.

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