Gonzales financial future uncertain
BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT Staff writer
Six months into Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley’s term, his administration is in a standoff with some City Council members over the proposed general fund budget.
On July 14 — 44 days into the city’s fiscal year without an approved budget — the council again voted against the proposal.
The five-member council first rejected the general fund budget, which is funded mostly by property and sales taxes, at its May 27 meeting. The budget plan, which remains unchanged from the time it was first voted down, includes around $22.3 million in expenditures for the fire and police de-
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Donaldsonville
two-way athlete has grown in football
The senior returns for coach Darnell Lee and the Tigers after a solid junior season. Lee is a thankful all-state basketball player who has taken a liking to football.
“Tank had a solid junior year; he will play multiple positions for us,” Lee said. “Running back, wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense. He is all state in basketball and has a 3.2 GPA, just shows the student athlete he is.” The Tigers finished with 6-6 overall record losing to district rival St. James in the second round of the playoffs Dabney is focused on improving that record and helping his team compete for a state championship in football.
“I love football, it’s a sport that I can show my talent and just how much I have grown physically and mentally,” Dabney said. Getting stronger and being
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BY WENDY LOUP Contributing
writer
Children heard loud firetruck horns, saw red and white flashing lights and sat in big bucket seats during Volunteer Ascension’s second annual Touch-A-Truck Community School Supplies Collection Day The event, held Saturday at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, gave children an up-close look at more than a dozen safety vehicles while also collecting school supplies for Ascension Parish students
Shell in Geismar sponsored the event and helped provide T-shirts, jambalaya, and children’s activities.
Free admission was available for families who donated school supplies. The event also coincided with Friday’s 27th annual Volunteer Ascension’s School Tools Corporate Challenge in which businesses help collect school supplies.
The school supply collection weekend is one of many events Volunteer Ascension hosts throughout the year
Volunteer Ascension helps those in need within the parish such as people with dis-
abilities, senior residents and low-income families.
“We’ve had so many families bringing in school supplies,” executive director Sherry Denig said. “They take it all in looking at the big trucks and we also have a kids’ corner with activities.”
The Touch-A-Truck event grew bigger this year compared to last year featuring more trucks and attendees.
“This is our 27th year of collecting school supplies,” Denig said. “We’ve
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Micah Mills, 2, left, and his brother Silas, 8, of Baton Rouge, sit in one of the trucks featured during Volunteer Ascension’s second a Touch-A-Truck Community School Supplies Collection Day.
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grown in the number of people participating and donating. We’ve also had the same volunteers for years We strive to continue to grow each year.”
Denig said all school supply donations are sent to Central Middle School for processing, then Ascension Parish school counselors pick up the supplies for their schools.
The Touch-A-Truck event was a success due to its help from Shell in Geismar’s partnership, Denig added.
“Shell makes it happen, and we can’t do all this on our own,” Denig said. “The last several years, Shell and other businesses in Ascension Parish have really come through for us with the Touch-A-Truck and Corporate Challenge.”
Makesha Judson, Shell’s Community Relations Advisor, said the company takes pride in participating in community events such as the Touch-A-Truck.
“This is a great family-friendly event for residents of Ascension Parish,” Judson said. “We are here to help make sure students have their back-to-school supplies.
“Kids love being here and seeing all the firetrucks and other big trucks. This is a fun day.”
Shell brought along 10 volunteers as well as providing T-shirts to families. Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley attended the event and helped unload donations from vehicles.
“Today has been amazing,” Riley said. “This event brings the community together and the Parish of Ascension and Gonzales are
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replacement city clerk for the council to vote on. Instead, contractors replaced engineering and financial staff roles earlier this year with the council’s consent. But some are questioning rising costs and additional requests to privatize more positions.
At the recent meeting, Riley introduced the same general fund budget submitted in May Council member Kirk Boudreaux was absent, but in a prepared statement read by council member Tyler Turner he stated he was on a vacation planned more than a year in advance. With Turner and council member Terri Lambert voting it down again, the end of the dispute remains unclear Council members Cynthia Gray James and Eddie Williams voted in favor of the budget tying the vote and causing the measure to fail again.
Staff departures
The tension over Riley’s administration has been growing over the course of his first six months in office
On June 26, Boudreaux and Turner released a letter saying that “there has been a dramatic change in various vital positions in the administration.”
They pointed to the departures of the city’s engineer, attorney, code enforcement officer and finance director since last November The finance director also served as the interim city clerk.
Those positions have now gone to private companies at the mayor’s request and with the council’s approval At the Jan. 13 meeting, they approved All South Consulting Engineers to fill the city engineer role not to exceed $250,000. That contractor subsequently assumed control of planning and zoning following staff departure in February
After Finance Director Brandon Boylan announced in March he would be leaving, the council approved the consulting firm Faulk & Winkler to help with finances and budget.
Another contract narrowly approved
At Monday’s meeting, Riley broke a tie to approve a $135,000 contract with South Central Planning and Development to perform the city’s planning and development work.
That company will now take over the planning and zoning work that All South had been performing. Wade Petite, who describes himself as the city’s chief of staff, said that extra work had led to higher invoices from All South Petite is also the founder of The Pelican Post, which publishes local news and opinion content online.
“We had to spend more money on consultants, right, because we still need the function done, but we don’t have any in-house personnel to do it,” he said.
In an email Petite provided to The Advocate, All South Vice President Jared Bauer wrote that the high costs were due to the rapid departures and having to fill in the gaps. According to the email, which was sent to Riley, Petite and the city council, All South charged around $73,000 on engineering and around $108,000 on planning and zoning.
“While we do not do this type of work everyday, we were asked to fill a void if we could, and have (in my opinion) gotten the city over a significant hurdle,” he wrote He also recommended finding a different firm to do the work long-term.
Petite added that the city has advertised the empty positions but that almost none of the applicants are qualified to assume the city roles.
“I’ve been doing, tracking government stuff for a long time,” Petite said last week. “… I know how this stuff works. It is very hard to compete with the private sector in Ascension Parish.”
Disputed chief of staff
Petite’s role in the government has also caused friction. On the city website and in emails and conversations, he says he is the Gonzales chief of staff. The city has never
honored to be a part of this.
“Kids are our next generation, and it’s important to prepare them through school. Today’s students will learn and help in the future with cutting-edge technology and other advances.”
Carin Landry, of Prairieville, brought her children, CarsynGrace, 9, and Lucas, 7, to the event.
Landry said she appreciated how the volunteers at the event took special time with her children, who have autism.
“They love anything involving trucks,” Landry said. “The interactions with the firemen were so nice.”
Sorrento’s Volunteer Fire Department was on hand to show children firefighter equipment and a truck.
Sorrento firefighter Paul Hays hoped the event would help promote the department’s Junior Fireman Program.
“We hope we can get more students into the program and today we are showing them some of what we do,” Hays said.
Sorrento firefighter Dakota Jenkins said a balanced approach is their goal in showing what their department does.
“We love engaging with the community,” Jenkins said. “We want to show children we manage the scary stuff, but also the fun stuff as well.”
Continuing to kick off the new school year, Gonzales is hosting its annual Ascension 4 Youth Fest, Saturday, July 26, at the LamarDixon Expo Center
Upcoming for Volunteer Ascension is its annual Mad Hatters Gala fundraiser on Oct. 16 at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center in Gonzales.
For more information about Volunteer Ascension visit.
had such a position, and the council never approved the creation of such a role or the appointment of Petite.
In a statement provided July 8 by Boudreaux and Turner, the two highlighted their concerns over Petite’s experience.
“Councilman Turner and myself have serious concerns about the challenge the Mayor faces in managing the city, financially and otherwise, without experienced support,” Boudreaux wrote last week. “The Mayor has made it clear that he intends to have Petite play a significant role in his administration no matter the circumstance.”
Petite said that he and Riley have been friends for more than a decade, and he intends to work in the city government even if his title is different.
“I don’t care what my title is; I’m going to be performing the same functions I’ve served the mayor with from day one,” he said.
An old city ordinance states the council has the authority to create or abolish city positions. Riley said he sent a letter to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office requesting an opinion on the ordinance and if it’s an infringement on the mayor’s power. The attorney general’s office has yet to publish a response.
Email Christopher Cartwright at christopher.cartwright@theadvocate. com.
Sylvia Pipsair, 4, left, of Gonzales, slides with Parker Mabile, 4, of Napoleonville.
Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley helps unload donated school supplies
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Lucas Landry, 7, left, and his sister, Carsyn-Grace, 9, of Prairieville, stand with Sorrento volunteer firefighter Paul Hays during the Volunteer Ascension’s second annual TouchA-Truck event Saturday. The event, held at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, featured more than a dozen service vehicle trucks
This Ascension Parish Community Awareness and Emergency Response truck was one the service vehicles displayed.
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St. Amant and 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department members display
retrucks Saturday at the Touch-A-Truck School Supplies Drive.
64th Kids Fishing Rodeo set for Saturday in Geismar
Community news report
The 64th East Ascension Sportsman’s League Kids Fishing Rodeo kicks off at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Twin Lakes Mobile Estates, 37313 La. 74, Geismar
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Bring your gun and trade for the gun you’ve always wanted. See the hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, knife sharpening, coins, camouflage and related items at discounted prices.
Ascension Community Theatre stages ‘Annie’
Tickets are available for the 7 p.m. Saturday of Ascension Community Theatre’s performance of “Annie” at 823 N. Felicity Ave., Gonzales. For tickets, visit https://ci.ovationtix. com/35620/production/1212133.
Louisiana Retro Con coming to Gonzales
Louisiana Retro Con Summer is coming to Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Aug. 2-3.
Louisiana’s largest video game event is celebrating 40 years of Super Mario Bros. For ticket information, visit https://www.louisianaretroconvention. com/. Cocktail Trail ends July 31
The Louisiana Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail ends July 31 at participating bars and restaurants. Order a Sweet Spot Cocktail, receive a stamp on your trail passport, collect eight stamps and turn in your passport in for a chance to win prizes.
Passports are available at the Ascension Tourism office in Sorrento, at participating businesses or visit visitlasweetspot. com/cocktailtrail.
Food distributions set
Ascension Parish’s commodity distribution is set for the second Tuesday of each month in Donaldsonville and the second Wednesday of the month in Gonzales.
Distributions are from 8 a.m to 11 a.m. at the Frank Sotile Jr Pavilion in Donaldsonville and at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. All recipients must be prequalified by visiting the Ascension Parish Health Unit, 1024 E. Ascension Complex Blvd., in Gonzales or Donaldsonville courthouse, 300 Houmas St., in Donaldsonville. Call Layne Melancon at (225) 450-1006 or email layne.melancon@ fmolhs.org.
Summer cinema
The Price LeBlanc PACE Center is hosting a Summer Cinema Series. Each movie will have a 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. showing options.
“Lion King” plays Aug. 8. Bring your pillow and a blanket for floor seating. Additional concessions available for purchase. Farmers market continues
Pick up fresh produce, crafts and other goods at the Highway 621 Outdoor Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 39275 La. 621 in Gonzales For information, visit www.facebook.com/Hwy621OutdoorMarket.
Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1998; or email, ascension@theadvocate. com or ddenstorff@ theadvocate.com.
Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday
The free event is for children ages 2-14 and fishing is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Children compete for prizes and trophies by age groups. Participants need to bring their own rod and reel or cane pole and some crickets will
a leader are two areas that Dabney and his coach have talked about, the results are positive so far “Tank is a silent leader watch what I do and follow He has learned to grind in the weight room, along with the whole team, they are putting in the work for us to be successful”, Lee said Dabney said the leadership role and his offseason training are his top priorities. “I have been working out and training, want to see progress from last year Leadership is very important, whether it be the upperclassmen or the younger guys, it becomes contagious.”
Dabney was a top target as a wideout last season for the Tigers. He led the team with 37 catches and had six touchdowns.
Sophomore quarterback Sklar Garrison returns after getting some valuable playing time. Other weapons on offense include sophomore Khy Jones and senior Donald Brown Jr. The Tigers return an experienced offensive line led by the Dunham twins (Tre’Shawn and RayShawn) and Ashton Green and a defense that is fast at all three levels with defensive end Decaleb Green, linebacker Jaden Allen and Dabney Sophomore Isaac Rodrigue returns after being injured most of last season to help on both sides of the ball.
Dabney appreciates the support he has gotten over the years, especially from one special lady. “My momma is always there
to support; she pushes me to be the best person I can be. Without here positive motivation, I would never be in this position as I head into my senior year I want to thank my coaches and everyone that has helped me become the man I am today.”
Playing both football and basketball has allowed Dabney to receive recruiting attention, and he does want to continue playing after high school. Lee believes that is a possibility “Tank has the grades and the athletic ability to play in college,” Lee said. “He has caught the eye some FCS schools. Tank is part of a strong senior class for us, we have a few four-year starters. They have maturity and show leadership.”
With summer workouts wrapping up, fall camp will start and the season will be upon us, Dabney is savoring every moment of these moments.
“Every workout, practice, film session and game is important,” Dabney said. “I want to savor my time hire at Donaldsonville and be remembered as a person that made my city a better place to live.”
Knowing Dabney personally, I can attest that he is an outstanding young man with a bright future in whatever he chooses, growing into a role model for many in the city of Donaldsonville.
Troy LeBoeuf covers sports for the Ascension Advocate. He can be reached at troyleboeuf@ hotmail.com or ascension@theadvocate. com or on Twitter @ Troyleboeuf
fish. Parents do not need to be
members of EASL for a child to fish. For additional information, donations, and sponsorships contact Fishing Rodeo Chair Bettye Lambert at (225) 571-4588 or email, bmworks2011@hotmail.com.
Donaldsonville’s Quinnton Dabney PROVIDED PHOTO BY CHUCK MONTERO
School system announced district leadership postings
Community news report
Ascension public schools have filled three district leadership positions, a news release said.
The appointments include Jada Flurry as supervisor of human resources, Treg Keller as supervisor of information systems and technology, and Michelle Mullins as instructional supervisor
“We are proud to welcome these leaders into their new roles as supervisors. Each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in their respective fields, a deep commitment to excellence, and a heart for serving students and educators. Their leadership will strengthen our district and continue our mission of providing high-quality education for all,” Superintendent Edith Walker said. Supervisor of Human Resources
Flurry is a graduate of East Ascension High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Education from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master of Business Admin-
The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on July 3-10:
JULY 3
DAIGLE, HEATHER KELLEY: 7857 First St., Addis; 41; monetary instrument abuse, identity theft
GAUTHIER, STACIE HEBERT: 311 Fir St., Laplace; 52; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, failure to appearbench warrant, breach of bail condition
CUTNO, RONALD: 1236 N. 46th St., Baton Rouge; 35; failure to appear-bench warrant
GUZZARDO, DUSTIN MICHAEL: 16339 Evans Road, Prairieville; 35; theft $5,000 but less than $25,000
AKERS JR., GARY WAYNE: 2383 St. Mark Court, Donaldsonville; 37; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct
DAVIS, JAMEICKA MONA: 13030 Dutchtown School Road, Geismar; 23; failure to appear-bench warrant, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
JOSEPH, TOSH JAMAL: 43509 La. 621, Gonzales; 23; failure to appear-bench warrant
JULY 4
ANDERSON, CARMILLE PAUL: 42553 La. 42, Prairieville; 36; failure to appear-bench warrant FANT, HEAVEN LEIGH: 13120 Lamar Moran Road, 58, St. Amant; 37; no proof of motorcycle endorsement, registration certificates, operating vehicle while license is suspended, failure to appearbench warrant
QUIRK, JOY NICOLE: 10474 Acy Road, No. 31, St Amant; 46; two counts failure to appearbench warrant
SMITH, JAMES DANIEL: address unknown; 41; obscenity
PROBY, CHERRY: 13424 Cinder Drive, Walker; 33; illegally supplying a felon with a firearm, no seat belt, illegal possession of stolen firearms
CLYDE, ELIJAH THOMAS: 11239 Bains Road, St. Francisville; 23; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), theft less than $1,000, theft less than $1,000
JULY 5
BRAY, MICHAEL: 23242 Cinder Drive, Baton Rouge; 37; handling of machine guns unlawful, illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, proper equipment required on vehicles-inspection tag required, no seat belt, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-first COX, GREGORY: 2424 Main St., Baton Rouge; 70; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction BRAUD, TRAVIS JAMES: 46142 S. La. 936, St. Amant; 47; no motor vehicle insurance, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) DEMBY, DAMION MICHAEL: 1005 Elizabeth St., Donaldsonville; 31; violations of protective orders BUTLER, DYLAN ALLISON: 2444
istration from LSU at Shreveport. Flurry began her career as a secondary math teacher at East Ascension before transitioning into a role in human resources in the private sector In 2021, she returned to Ascension public schools as a human resources specialist.
“Thank you for this opportunity Returning to Ascension Parish truly feels like coming home. As a graduate of East Ascension and now a parent of students in our schools, it’s an honor to give back to the community that shaped me. I am excited to
Cedarcrest Ave, Baton Rouge; 21; possession of psilocybin (mushrooms), driver must be licensed, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first
MARTIN, ADAM LEE: 1215 St. Vincent St. Unit B, Donaldsonville; 37; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant JACKSON, JACOB MYLES: 775 Lonita St., Baton Rouge; 43; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
LEBLANC JR., THOMAS WAYNE: 15416 Henderson Bayou Road, Prairieville; 29; driver must be licensed, false certificates, no motor vehicle insurance, careless operation, vehicular negligent injuring, operating while intoxicatedfirst, state probation violation
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MEGGS, CHANCE: 418 E. Rome St., Gonzales; 18; violations of protective orders
WILLIAMS, TYRIC CHRISTOPHER: 153 Green Gable Road, Donaldsonville; 34; violations of protective orders
WENZY, JESSICA K.: 225 N. Roscoe Ave., Gonzales; 41; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling
HERBERT, JVEZ T.: 2035 S Edward Ave., Gonzales; 33; disturbing the peace/drunkenness, criminal trespass/ trespassing of real property simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, simple burglary (vehicle)
ORRENDER, BRITTNEY RENEE: 11358 Wildred Kling Road, Geismar; 33; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, false imprisonment-offender armed with dangerous weapon, domestic abuse battery with a weapon
MESTAYER, MARK: 10230 Glen Arbor Ave., Baton Rouge; 56; following vehicles, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, operating a vehicle while intoxicatedsecond BRADLEY, WALTER D.: 7718 Phebus Drive, Baton Rouge; 41; resisting an officer, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, simple burglary (vehicle)
JULY 7
OLIVAS, LUIS CARLOS: 37371 Southwood Village Ave., Prairieville; 37; second degree battery, simple battery, inciting to riot SELF, DASHAE LENOR MARIA: 34916 Gravesbriar Drive, Denham Springs; 27; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant LEWIS JR., PATRICK DEWAYNE: 816 Church St., Donaldsonville; 22; surety, failure to appear-bench warrant fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
CHEONG, CORY O.: 37313 La. 74, Lot 1, Geismar, 32; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, domestic abuse battery-strangulation, false imprisonment JONES, MARCHAND D.: 8191 Main St., Sorrento; 41; failure to appear-bench warrant FRANCOIS, BRITTANY ANN: 15238 U Repent Road, Gonzales; 31; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
BRUMFIELD, DILLON GLEN: 41208 Black Bayou Road Gonzales; 33; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
continue this incredible journey alongside the amazing team we have built over the past four years. The progress we are making is meaningful, and I cannot wait to see what’s next,” Flurry said.
She lives in Ascension Parish with her husband, Kris Flurry, and their two children, Gibson and Quinn.
Supervisor of information systems and technology
Keller is a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and a 1996 graduate of St. Amant High School. Keller brings
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JOHNSON, BRIAN KEITH: 1240 Jefferson Highway, No. 2811, Baton Rouge; 23; aggravated assault upon a dating partner, battery of a dating partner
HUTCHINSON, JASON SCOTT: 13054 Oak Knoll Drive, Geismar; 40; second-degree battery, inciting to riot, simple battery
JOSEPH, ALECIA MO’NA: 1259 St. Charles St. 16, Thibodaux; 24; domestic abuse batterychild endangerment
MITCHELL, CALVIN: 39054
Camp Drive, Prairieville; 27; parole violation, distribution/ possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cruelty to juveniles, possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number or mark, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, illegal carry of weaponscrime or controlled dangerous substance, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), distribution/possession with the intent to distribute heroin
SHAHEEN, TAYLOR RENEA: 8427 Red Holly Lane, Jacksonville, Florida; 24; distribution/ possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, cruelty to juveniles, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number or mark, illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance, distribution/possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Heroin, distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (cocaine)
ROGERS, JOSHUA KIRBY: address unknown, Lafayette; 29; battery of emergency room personnel or health care provider
LANGLOIS, VIVIAN DANIELLE: 42141 Shadow Creek Ave Gonzales; 35; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), manufacture/ distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance
GRISAFFE, JASON PAUL: 2228
S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 44; four counts failure to appearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
FOBB, KENDRICK ANTHONY: 204 Mockingbird Lane, St. Rose; 38; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute heroin, principals DODGEN, ZACHARY SAMUAL: 16365 Chris Drive, Prairieville; 21; failure to appear-bench warrant
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MORRIS, NEO TRENEL: 41237 Zeola Lane, No. 24, Gonzales; 42; surety, parole violation, failure to appear-bench warrant, possession of marijuana-second, obstruction of justice/all others, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory, possession of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, possession of Schedule II
more than two decades of experience in technology and data systems. He earned a bachelor’s degree in information systems and decision sciences from LSU in 2001.
Before joining Ascension public schools, Keller worked as a database analyst with Gulf Coast Wireless LLP, and he served as an application developer with Associated Grocers Inc. He began his tenure with the district in 2013, serving first as a data analyst and later as business intelligence administrator
“When I began this jour-
controlled dangerous substance, distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, manufacture/ distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance
GREEN, TYRIE KENSHAWN: 1218 W. Penn St., No. 3, Gonzales; 28; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, failure to appear-bench warrant
WILLIAMS, TYLER JUAN: 1107 Maginnis St., Donaldsonville; 31; contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, domestic abuse battery
CORBIN, RONALD EUGENE: 8925 Corlette Drive, Baton Rouge; 42; failure to appearbench warrant DAY, MICHELLE A.: 17492 Jordan Lane, Livingston; 49;
ney in tech years ago, I never imagined it would bring me back home, to where it all started. It’s an honor to now use my skills to support our students and staff. I am deeply grateful for the encouragement and trust so many have given me along the way To our incredible technology team and everyone who has leaned on me, I am proud to serve and grow with you. This new role is a privilege, and I am ready for what is ahead,” said Keller Keller is married to Amy Keller, who is an administrator at St. Amant Primary
They are the parents of three children, all of whom attend Ascension public schools.
Instructional supervisor
Mullins has more than two decades of experience in education.
An East Ascension High School graduate, Mullins has been a dedicated educator in Ascension Parish since the beginning of her career She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from LSU, an alternate teaching certificate, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from LSU in 2009.
Mullins began teaching
two counts failure to appearbench warrant, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass/ all other BROWN, JEREMIAH LEE: 2102 S. Edward Ave., Gonzales; 20; principals, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, seconddegree murder
BOWLES, JAMES: 10565 Lifehouse St., St. James; 50; violations of protective orders
SOLAR, JESSIE: 35200 La. 1 N., Donaldsonville; 37; criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, simple burglary
NORRIS, MATTHEW WADE: 1714 S. Chuck Ave., Gonzales; 49; second-degree battery, violations of protective orders,
third and fourth grades at Dutchtown Primary in 1999 and has since served in a variety of leadership roles across the district, including instructional coach at St. Amant Primary, mentor teacher at Gonzales Primary, and master teacher and assistant principal at Central Primary Since 2018, she has served as the principal of St. Amant Primary
“I am truly honored to step into this new role as supervisor, and I am grateful for the opportunity Over the years, I have served in many capacities and learned from incredible people across our district. I deeply believe in the work we do for our students — the high expectations, the support, and the commitment to their success. I look forward to helping our principals continue that great work as we keep growing together,” Mullins said.
Mullins is married to Jared Mullins. They share a blended family that includes Marley, and her husband, Christian Vicknair; Reed and Casey Parr; Maddie Parr and Reed Edwards; and their first grandchild, Mason Vicknair
theft of a motor vehicle $1,000 to $5,000, false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery
MOSLEY, LUKE: 2824 S Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 34; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, no motor vehicle insurance, careless operation, hit-and-run driving PARKER, CHARLES: 10037 La. 22 No. 11, St. Amant; 70; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
HARDIN, DOMINIC DARNELL: 907 W. Rothland St., Gonzales; 25; aggravated assault with a firearm
JACKSON, MALACHI MARTELL: 14496 Oak Meadow St., Gonzales; 21; number of driving lamps required or permittedparking lights, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior, failure to appear-bench warrant
Michelle Mullins
Treg Keller
Jada Flurry