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Sheriff Couvillon among Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame ‘19 Honorees

Tue, 06/18/2019 - 3:00pm

BATON ROUGE — Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon is among the 2019 inductees to the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame.
The inductees will be honored during a ceremony on July 12.
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Secretary James M. Le Blanc, Louisiana State Penitentiary Warden Darrel Vannoy, and The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation are proud to announce the following, highly- distinguished individuals, as 2019 inductees to the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame.
Along with Couvillon, the inductees are:
Jerry L. Bell, Retired Police Chief, DeQuincy, Calcasieu Parish
Donna Britt, Retired WAFB-TV News Anchor, East Baton Rouge Parish
Gregory C. “Greg” Champagne, Sheriff, St. Charles Parish
Paul D. Connick, Jr., District Attorney, Jefferson Parish
Michael A. Couvillon, Sheriff, Vermilion Parish
Jay Dardenne, Commissioner of Administration, East Baton Rouge Parish
Ernestine S. Gray, Juvenile Court Judge, Orleans Parish
Haywood B. Joiner, Jr., Chair, Department of Allied Health, LSU Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Patrick M. LaSalle, Retired Police Chief, Patterson, St. Mary Parish
Ross Maggio, Jr., Retired Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary, East Feliciana Parish

In addition to these awards, Re-Entry Honoree of the Year:
Honorable Ronnie M. Moore, Coordinator of Cornerstone Builders, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Orleans Parish
The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum is home to the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame and encourages all interested to attend the tribute and appreciation events honoring the above “heroes in justice” on Friday, July 12, 2019.
For tickets and information, contact the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum at 225-655-2592, or by emailing Rolanda Robinson at rolandarobinson@angolamuseum.org

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Alfred Lovelace Doucet

Tue, 06/18/2019 - 10:04am

February 15, 1928 ~ June 14, 2019

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alfred Doucet, 91, who died Friday, June 14, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with officiating the services.
He is survived by his son, Kendal Doucet and his wife, Michelle of Kaplan; two daughters, Vanessa Doucet of Florida and Rhonda and her husband, Wendall Broussard of Kaplan; one sister, Marie Murphy Doucet of Texas; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Racca Doucet; his granddaughter, Amber Roy; his parents, Reule Doucet and the former Adelle Dubois; and his son-in-law, Steve Lege.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Monday, June 17, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at ; , from until .
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Doucet family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Ruth Bellamy Broussard

Tue, 06/18/2019 - 10:02am

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Ruth Bellamy Broussard, 95, was held at 1:00PM on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath with Fr. Emmanuel “Manny” Fernandez and Fr. Patrick Broussard officiating.  Interment followed at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.  
Visitation was held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM.  Visitation resumed on Monday. June 17, 2019 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.  
A native of Henry and a resident of the rural Erath area, Mrs. Broussard died at 8:54PM on Friday, June 15, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville, where she had been a resident for two years.  
Mrs. Ruth was a homemaker and a bus driver for the Vermilion Parish School Board and was loved by the children because she always greeted them with a “Good Morning” and a smile. Mrs. Ruth and Mr. Bob started and ran a dairy farm for over 19 years where she endured the daily hard work and still ran her bus route.  She was a member of the St. John’s Ladies Altar Society, and active in the Erath “Demi-Tasse” Club and the “Twelve and Go” social club.    Additionally, Mrs. Ruth was a wonderful cook, and loved to entertain friends and family with parties and family gatherings.  To her grandchildren, she was known for her “Grammy’s Hot & Juicy Burgers” that were a favorite when visiting, and her traditional sweet dough pies, which she only made on Holy Thursday for Easter.  She was also was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing and relaxing at their camp on Boston Bayou, and going to the casino.   
She is survived by two sons, Reuben Broussard and his wife Joycelyn of Abbeville and Tom Broussard and his wife Pam of the Maurice area; two daughter-in-laws, Bonnie Broussard and Ellen Broussard; grandchildren Steve Broussard and his wife Roxanne, Maria Legros and her husband Rob, Michael Broussard and his wife Tammy, Michelle Wood and her husband Woody and Julie Grisaffe;  Ann Nerrin, Darlene “Sissy” Menard, Dave Broussard and his wife Kelly and their mother Brenda Leblanc Broussard; Grant Broussard and his wife Kayla, Brandi Mayard and her husband Mark; Anna St. Blanc and her husband Blaise, Emily Cortese and her husband Philip, and their mother Angel Landry;  Jeff Bellamy and his wife Dawn, and Lonnie Russell and her husband Preston; twenty-two great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.  
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert G. “Bob” Broussard; her parents, James Reuben and Anna Libersat Bellamy; two sons, John S. “Johnny” Broussard, Sr. and David G. Broussard, Sr.; two brothers, Wayne Bellamy and Jerry Bellamy whom she “raised as a son”, and a grandson, Frank Broussard.  
Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Bellamy, Steve Broussard, Michael Broussard, Dave Broussard, Grant Broussard, and Trent Menard.
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 handled the arrangements.

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Andy Lee, a six-time national champion and three-time national coach of the year, is leaving LSUE for the head softball coach job at Northwest Florida State College. (File photo)

SOFTBALL COACH LEE LEAVING LSUE

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:25am

FROM NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE NICEVILLE, Florida — Andy Lee, a six-time national champion and three-time national coach of the year,

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Best Offshore Boat Holy Smokes pictured (l-r) John McLain, Jacob Sagrera, Kevin Sagrera, Allen McLain Sr., Pierce Boffy, Darious Girouard, Holly Boffy and Carrick Boffy

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Michael Guilbeaux, Vermilion Catholic Principal with Holly Boffy and Carrick Boffy, Fishing for Memories Co-Founders. Vermilion Catholic is going to carry on the tradition of the fishing rodeo in Intracoastal City in 2020.

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Kayak Champions -are (l-r) Butch Ridgedale (Flounder), Michael Carter (Redfish), Luke Beslin (Speckled Trout)

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Best Inshore Boat Game Over Huba Doxey & Joel Rogers

Fishing for Memories results

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 10:53am

Heaviest Fish Jared - Adams, Adams, 101.4 lbs. Garfish
Champion Ticket Locations C&J Outfitters & More Inc. & Five Oaks Grocery

Youth Division
Catfish
1st Cooper Miller, Tee-Naut, 29.05 lbs.
2nd Cooper Miller, Tee-Naut, 28.35 lbs.
3rd Ayson Doxey, Game Over, 24.90 lbs.

Croaker
1st Porter Rogers, Game Over, .7 lb.
2nd Aiden LeBouef, Gill Crusher, .63 lb.
3rd Cruz Morvant, Fishmaster, .63 lb.

Speckled Trout
1st Porter Rogers, Game Over, 5 lbs.
2nd Jace Adams, Adams, 3.95 lbs.
3rd Porter Rogers, Game Over, 2.5 lbs.

Redfish
Isaiah Mouton, Blazer Bay, 6. 9 lbs.
Isaiah Mouton, Blazer Bay, 6.33 lbs.
Isaiah Mouton, Blazer Bay, 6.59 lbs.

Adult Division Inshore
Black Drum
1st Huba Doxey, Game Over, 43.40 lbs.
2nd Joel Rogers, Game Over, 36.9 lbs.
3rd Huba Doxey, Game Over, 35.7 lbs.

Catfish
1st Dennis Menard, Tee-Naut, 57.1 lbs.
2nd Brock Miller, Tee-Naut, 37.6 lbs.
3rd Brock Miller, Tee-Naut, 30.75 lbs.

Croaker
1st Neil Schexnaider, Hyper-Tension, 1.62 lbs.
2nd Nick Trahan, Triple T, .93 lb.
3rd Nick Trahan, Triple T., .92 lb.

Garfish
1st Jared Adams, Adams, 101.4 lbs.
2nd Kami Gisclair, Team Aquaholic, 85.6 lbs.
3rd Jared Adams, Adams, 58.6 lbs.

Redfish (2 fish)
1st Michael Donner, Silver Bullet, 16.84 lbs.
2nd Garret Granger, The Tub, 15.37 lbs.
3rd David Foreman, Camp Duck Butter, 14.18 lbs.

Speckled Trout (2 fish)
1st Jared Adams, Adams, 11.11 lbs.
2nd Jared Adams, Adams, 10.55 lbs.
3rd Jared Adams, Adams, 10.44 lbs.

Flounder
1st Joel Rogers, Game Over, 3.89 lbs.
2nd Joel Rogers, Game Over, 3.71 lbs.
3rd Huba Doxey, Game Over 3.14 lbs.

Lagniappe
1st Dilan Comeaux, Steady Current, Jack Crevalle, 27.75 lbs.
2nd Trent Frith, Steady Current, Jack Crevalle, 25.85 lbs.
3rd John McLain, Holy Smokes, Jack Crevalle, 25.15 lbs.

Adult Division Offshore
Cobia
1st Chance Thomas, Un-Reel, 34.6 lbs.
2nd Neil Schexnaider, Hyper-Tension, 28.9 lbs.
3rd Trent Frith, Steady Current, 27.65 lbs.

Deep Dwellers
1st Erick Sturrock, Night Moves, Yellow Edge, 29 lbs.
2nd Jacob Sagrera, Holy Smokes, Yellow Edge, 19.73 lbs.
3rd Eric Sturrock, Night Moves, Yellow Edge, 15.94 lbs.

Grouper
1st Jacob Sagrera, Holy Smokes, 12.24 lbs.
2nd Darius, Girouard, Holy Smokes, 9.01 lbs.
3rd Dylan Comeaux, Study Current, 7.87 lbs.

King Mackeral
1st Tate LeBlanc, Night Moves, 34.7 lbs.
2nd Allen McLain Sr., Holy Smokes, 22.9 lbs.
3rd Trent Frith, Steady Current, 21.9 lbs.

Mangrove Snapper
1st Gary Trahan, Un-Reel, 9.72 lbs.
2nd Allen LeMaire, Un-Reel, 9.47 lbs.
3rd Hatch Trahan, Un-Reel, 9.25 lbs.

Red Snapper
1st Josh Boudreaux, Study Current, 20.5 lbs.
2nd John McLain, Holy Smokes, 20.32 lbs.
3rd Allen McLain Sr., Holy Smokes, 18.33 lbs.

Tuna
1st Tate LeBlanc, Night Moves, Black Fin, 25.85 lbs.
2nd Neil Schexnaider, Hyper-Tension, Black Fin, 21.95 lbs.
3rd Darius Girouard, Holy Smokes, Black Fin, 21.40

Wahoo
None weighed

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Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
Phyllis Taylor, chairperson and president of the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, speaks during a ceremony announcing her organization’s grant of $1.4 million to the LSU AgCenter. The ceremony was held June 13, 2019, at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge. The grant will fund a project aimed at reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.

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Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
From left, LSU President F. King Alexander, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Chairperson and President Phyllis Taylor and LSU Vice President for Agriculture Bill Richardson sign documents related to a $1.4
million Taylor Foundation grant awarded to the LSU AgCenter. The funding was announced June 13, 2019, at a ceremony at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge. The grant will fund a
project aimed at reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.

LSU AgCenter receives $1.4 million from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation for nutrient runoff research

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 9:57am
By Olivia McClure, LSU AgCenter

BATON ROUGE — The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the LSU AgCenter to fund a four-year research project on reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.
The award was announced at a ceremony June 13 at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge.
“The issues that are to be addressed during this project are varied and complex,” said Mrs. Phyllis Taylor, chairperson and president of the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation. “While there has been some work done in this arena, there is much more required. We hope to advance effective solutions that benefit the farming industry and produce a positive result of a
substantial, if not complete, elimination of the nutrient runoff. The team that has been engaged for this project is well qualified to do the work, and we wish them every success.”
“The Taylor Foundation funding provides critical on-site research and demonstration for applied and sustainable agricultural production,” said LSU Vice President for Agriculture Bill Richardson. “It also funds graduate students, propagating the next generation of agricultural scientists and communicators.”
AgCenter soil scientists Lisa Fultz and Brenda Tubaña are studying practices farmers can implement to decrease the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural inputs needed to grow a successful crop. The goal is to reduce nutrient runoff that contributes to hypoxia, or inadequate oxygen, in the Gulf of Mexico.
As part of the project, the scientists will work with Keith Dugas Farm Inc., a sugarcane farm in Paincourtville, and Hardwick Planting Company, a farm in Newellton that grows corn, cotton, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat. They will test and demonstrate efficient nutrient management techniques.
Several partner agencies will help disseminate information on the scientists’ findings. Those organizations include the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts, American Sugar Cane League, and Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board.

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ERATH HIGH SCHOOL BETA CLUB BRINGS HOME AWARDS FROM STATE CONVENTION

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 9:44am

The EHS Beta Club, under the sponsorships of Emily Zegura, Mara Bass, Nellie Broussard, Amy LeBlanc, and Teilla Shiner, competed in the 70th annual State Beta Convention held in Baton Rouge earning several awards. Over 7000 students attended the convention, and EHS Beta Club was well-represented with 165 members of its club at convention, and while these members were there, they won 17 awards including the office of state secretary. Current State Beta Secretary Camryn Hebert inducted another Erath High School student into the same state office. Nikki LeBlanc earned the honor of being elected the Louisiana State Beta Club Secretary for 2019-2020. According to school records, Nikki is the twelfth officer from EHS to hold an office.
Nikki’s campaign theme was “Beta’s Choice Award: Nikkilodeon” from Nickelodeon which placed fourth at state convention. Nikki is the daughter of Pam LeBlanc and the late Carl Joe LeBlanc. She is a three-year member of the EHS Beta Club and served as secretary this past year. For the past three years, Nikki has been an active member in softball, band, student council, math club, and rally team. She has been a member of the speech/debate team for two years and a parish government day participant for one year. As a leader, Nikki has been a class officer for three years; a student council executive board reporter for one year; and a flute section leader for two years. She has attended several workshops and conventions to improve her leadership: LASC District Meeting, LASC State Convention, LASC Workshop, and LASC Spring Mixer. Her accolades include high school district honor band member for one year; parish honor band member for one year; All-South Honor Band member for three years; first place speech team winner in oral interpretation; and district rally second place in Algebra II. Academically, Nikki has maintained a 4.0 since she began school, and while in high school, she has maintained perfect attendance for the last three years. She is a confirmed member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where she attends IGNITE, and she participates in several acts of service in her school as well as her community; one of these service projects includes serving as a Special Olympics volunteer.
Here are the state convention results: Beta State Secretary – Nikki LeBlanc; 1st Place – Robotics Team – Braydon Hargrave, Ross Delcambre, Kristen Migues, John-Michael Shiner, Kaitlyn Kountz, McKenzie Hazelwood, & Logan LeMaire; 1st Place – Creative Writing – Erin Langlinais; 2nd Place – Spanish – Gillian Valencia; 3rd Place – Science – Ross Delcambre; 3rd Place – Social Studies – Chandler Toups; 4th Place – Agriscience – Coy Broussard; 4th Place – Social Studies – Zachary Thomas Broussard; 4th Place – Mixed Media – Colleen Hebert; 4th Place – Campaign Skit; 4th Place – Show Choir; 5th Place – Poetry – Olivia Lopez; 5th Place – Character Skit; 8th Place Finalist – Speech – John-Michael Shiner; Semi-Finalist (Top 24) – Quiz Bowl Team – Avery Besson, Evan Frederick, Jaiden LeBouef, & Caroline Toups; Premier Performer – Camryn Hebert; $ 2000.00 Robbie Scott Scholarship Award & $ 10,000.00 National Beta Club Scholarship – Camryn Hebert.
While at convention, EHS Club Sponsor, Mrs. Emily Zegura was inducted as Louisiana State Beta Club sponsor; as State Club Sponsor, she will oversee the planning and organization of
the Louisiana Beta Club State Convention which will be held in January 2020. For the past eighteen years, Mrs. Zegura has been an active part of beta club as a club sponsor and as a convention planning committee member for seventeen years. During the last two years, Mrs. Zegura has served as State Sponsor-Elect in preparation for the role of State Sponsor.
Along with the EHS Beta Club, Nikki LeBlanc will move on to compete at the National Beta Club Convention in Oklahoma City, OK in a week. She will be running for National Beta
Club Secretary, and after convention, she will attend a leadership camp this summer in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Zegura would like to thank all of the co-sponsors, chaperones, and bus drivers who made this year’s beta convention a success. Also, Mrs. Zegura would like to thank Joni Hebert and Christen Primeaux for their help with show choir and campaign skits. Without everyone’s cooperation and support, this level of success would not be possible.

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Joanne Broussard Hebert

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 9:37am

June 2, 1948 ~ June 13, 2019

ABBEVILLE —A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joanne Broussard Hebert, 71, who died Thursday, June 13, 2019. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.
Joanne is survived by her husband of 51 ½ years, Donald G. Hebert of Abbeville; three daughters, Kim Hebert and wife Jennifer Ardoin of Lafayette, Cassie H. Broussard and her husband Joey of Princeton, TX, and Brittany Hebert and her husband Cleveland Henry of Branch; and eight grandchildren, Lindsay Hebert, Cohen Broussard, William Broussard, Quinn Henry, Sutton Ardoin, Frances Henry, Sawyer Ardoin and Beckett Ardoin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloybe Joseph Broussard and the former Rena Marie Breaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Monday, June 17, 2019 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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