Franklin News

Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrests this morning: Destiny Charonnel Darby, 17, of Easy Street, Franklin, was arrested Saturday at 2:23 a.m. on a charge of underage possession of tobacco.

Parish officials were briefed on a study and tentative proposals regarding the I-49 South extension made by the Department of Transportation and Development Thursday evening at the Patterson Area Civic Center.

According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 72 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 149 complaints and reports the following arrests: Toby James Adams, 35, 903 Anderson Street, Franklin, LA was arrested on June 14, 2013 at 3:45 pm on a warrant for violation of a protective order.

The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12179 will have a fundraiser Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Cedar and Franklin streets, Morgan City.

"Never, Never, Never. Give Up" Carl "Wimpy' Bauer, 79, departed this earthly life on June 11, 2013, having fought the good fight and living life to the fullest.

State Superintendent of Education John White met Wednesday with educational and industry leaders to gather input on a proposal to revamp the Career Diploma option offered in Louisiana high schools.

Members of the Louisiana legislature representing St. Mary Parish reported Wednesday on the last legislative session during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Forest Restaurant in Franklin.

Bourda was processed and released on a $250.00 bond to appear in Third Ward City Court.

According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 38 complaints and reports the following arrests: Cherie LaShelle Tapia, 35, 303 Carol Road, Bayou Vista, LA was arrested on June 12, 2013 at 10:50 am on a warrant for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of ... (more)

The St. Mary Parish School Board meets Thursday to handle several items including its annual superintendent evaluation.

The first movie in the Movies in the Park Summer Movie Series will be "The Karate Kid" starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson.

Sept. 2, 1950 ~ June 8, 2013 A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 12 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin for Michael Scelfo, 62, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, who passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, at his home in Franklin.

A summer line-up of professional entertainment provided at all branch locations of the St. Mary Parish Library system began this week with an engaging and energetic performance by Daphne Chatman Thomas.

Members of the local Martin Luther King Committee have set the annual "What Manner of Man Awards" Banquet for June 21 at the Forest Restaurant.

State legislators passed several pieces of legislation during the 2013 regular session that could have a major impact on St. Mary Parish including getting more than $4 million in funding to build a marine training center at South Central Louisiana Technical College in Morgan City.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests this morning: Terry Gibbs Jr., 20, of 418 La.

RAY GRANGER, 25, of Ninth St,. of Franklin, La was arrested on a warrant dated May 23, 2013 charging him with Aggravated Assault.

The City of Franklin will host a "Movies in the Park Summer Movie Series" on July 4, July 20 and August 3. All movies are to be shown outside and are free to the public.

According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 53 complaints and reports the following arrests: Orion P. McCranie, 33, 460 Wilson Street, Berwick, LA was arrested on June 6, 2013 at 10:54 am on a warrant for three counts of issuing worthless checks.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests this morning: Taylor Brown, 17, of 415 Mike Drive, Patterson, was arrested Wednesday at 10:57 a.m. on a warrant charging him with disturbing the peace by fighting.