Mayor Thomas Nelson won reelection in Saturday's runoff against political newcomer Melinda "Mel" Narcisse-Mitchell.
And City Council member Debra Landry, an appointee, was elected in her own right against challenger Nary Smith, the former assistant Chief of police, in District 4.
Here, the question is whether to keep the administration of Mayor Thomas Nelson or to turn down a different path with political newcomer Melinda “Mel” Narcisse-Mitchell and her supporters.
National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1, was celebrated in the newly remodeled Magnolia Park Recreation Building. Local elected officials and parish residents welcomed keynote speaker Todd Trahan of Intercessors For Louisiana. The breakfast was sponsored by Parish President Guy Cormier, Sheriff Ronny Theriot and State Sen. Fred Mills Jr.
St. Martinville – Following an investigation into the theft of a tractor in Breaux Bridge on April 12, 2014, one man was arrested and two others are being sought.
John Wright, 63, of Breaux Bridge was booked into the St. Martin Correctional Center on one count of theft over $1,500.
St. Martin Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested Scott Champagne, 53, of St. Martinville Monday for failing to notify law enforcement authorities of his change of address.
SMSO conducted an investigation in reference to a non-compliant sex offender, which led to an arrest warrant being obtained for Champagne.