Gary Paul Bienvenu Sr
Gary Paul Bienvenu, longtime chief of police for the village of Parks, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the age of 78.
He had been retired from law enforcement for the past 21 years, having previously served the citizens of Parks for 28 years
Edwin W. Edwards
Edwin Edwards, four-term Louisiana governor and – at the age of 86 – current candidate for U.S. Congress, will headline the St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet here Thursday, April 24.
PAVING THE WAY – Flanked by City Councilman Craig Prosper (left) and city attorney Allan Durand, St. Martinville Mayor Thomas Nelson signs an agreement to provide utility service to the new Evangeline Campus of South Louisiana Community College . (Ken Grissom)
KLFY News 10 will broadcast live from downtown St. Martinville Wednesday, April 30, as part of the station’s unique series featuring news, newsmaker interviews and musical entertainment.
P.J. Hebert, left, and Rollie Cantu
The race is on, not on the back streets, but on the main streets of Breaux Bridge for chief of police.
The election is Nov. 4. Early voting is Oct. 21-28.
Friday, April 11
Casey Alexander, 28, 300 block of Maraist St., St. Martinville; parole violation (SMSO).
Lance Belaire, 25, 2500 block of Catahoula Hwy., St. Martinville; failure to appear, warrant (SMSO).
Shantell Boudreaux, 32, 1200 block of Melvin Dupuis Rd., Breaux Bridge; parole violation (SMSO).
Lacy Gautreaux, 30, Carencro; failure to appear, warrant (SMSO).
Blake Melancon, 25, Gonzales; 2nd degree battery (SMSO).
A St. Martinville man was one of two drivers killed on the night of Tuesday, April 8, in a head-on crash on La. 182 in Iberia Parish, Louisiana State Police reported.
Tuesday, April 8
Colby Angelle, 31, 1500 block of Grand Anse Hwy., Breaux Bridge; failure to appear, warrant (SMSO).
Quincy Charles, 35, 400 block of Maraist St., St. Martinville; failure to appear, warrant (SMSO).
Daniel Garrett, 37, Youngsville; theft of a motor vehicle (SMSO).
VISION FOR FUTURE — Graduate architecture students from the University of Louisana-Lafayette last week presented three possible scenarios for the future development of the bayou-side Talley property owned by St. Martinville. The 3-acre site currently includes an RV parking area and is used by several city festivals. From left are UL students Jesus Navarro, Randel Reeves, John Welcher and Garrett Armentor; Mayor Thomas Nelson, Blake Douet with the Main Street Association, and UL architect instructor Ashlie Latiolais.(Henri C. Bienvenu)
Graduate architecture students from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette showcased their ideas for the future development of the city-owned Talley property along Bayou Teche during a gathering of local officials and civic leaders last week.
Howard Amest, 58, Lafayette; blocking of private driveways, possession of Schedule II narcotics, distribution of drug paraphernalia, Breaux Bridge Police Department (BBPD).
Thomas Nelson, the two-term mayor of St. Martinville, was forced into a runoff in a primary contest against two challengers.
Mayor Thomas Nelson will vie with challenger Melinda Narcisse “Mel” Mitchell in the May 3 runoff election.
In District 4, interim incumbent Debra Landry, who had three challengers in Saturday’s primary, will go head-to-head with former policeman Nary Smith Sr. in the runoff.
The annual St. Martin Parish Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 12, Saturday, April 19, and Saturday, April 26. The annual clinic offers pet owners discounted rabies shots costing only $5 and local veterinarians travel to designated locations throughout the parish.
The 2016 high school football season has reached the halfway mark and the District 5-4A campaign begins Friday for the league’s five teams.
Charli, 9, mans the net for her "Paw Pete," Carl Peter Boggs of St. Martinville, a licensed charter captain in Grand Isle
