In an effort to deflect harsh criticism directed to its recent decisions regarding changes to Catahoula/St. Martinville and Parks/Breaux Bridge schools, the St. Martin School board authorized the release of the following statement prepared by Pam W.
Following a series of pre-trial negotiations, all parties involved in the desegregation suit brought against the St. Martin School Board have agreed to a plan that would reconfigure Catahoula Elementary School, shift students between that community and St.
Erin Blanchard of Cecilia was crowned Queen of the St Martin Parish Cattleman’s Association for 2016. After a whirlwind few days of presentations and interviews at the State Cattleman’s Convention in Houma, she was honored as Louisiana’s Cattleman’s Association Queen.
Monday, Jan. 11
Dixon, David, 33, 1000 block of Daisy Ln., St. Martinville; outside agency warrant – extradition required, Louisiana State Police (LSP).
Melancon, Shantell, 35, 1100 block of Jack Dwyer Rd., St. Martinville; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, St. Martin Sheriff’s Office (SMSO).
Due to the imminent threat of high water due to the recent Midwest floods, the boat launch located in Uncle Dick Davis Park in Butte La Rose will be closed until further notice.
The closure is only for Uncle Dick Davis Park and does not affect any other boat launches at this time.