Ascension Advocate 11-12-2025 by The Advocate

Fest provides family fun, business boost

Darlene Denstorff AROUND ASCENSION

Gonzales police announce Christmas for Kids and Elderly program

The Gonzales Police Department is accepting donations for its annual Christmas for Kids and Elderly programs. Donations are accepted at the Gonzales Police Department, 415 E. Cornerview Road, Gonzales.

Nutrition class planned

A nutrition class about Added Sugar and Its Effect on Health will be held Nov 12 in Gonzales and Nov 13 in Donaldsonville. Participants will learn about the importance of limiting sugars and will have a fun activity with a dietitian. Door prizes will be given.

Blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks will be available after the class.

The Nov 12 class is from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Gonzales Library Branch, 708 S. Irma Blvd. and the Nov 13 class is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Donaldsonville Library Branch, 500 Mississippi St.

Need pecans cracked?

The Arc of East Ascension is offering pecan-cracking for 50 cents a pound.

Drop of your pecans Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1122 S. East Ascension Complex Blvd., Gonzales. For more information, call (225) 621-2000.

Splash pads closes

The Ascension Parish splash pads at Oak Grove and South Louisiana Fairground are closed for the season.

Ascension GOP Roundtable announces November speaker

Retired Brigadier Gen. Paul

Warﬁeld Tibbets IV will be the featured speaker at the November Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women. The Roundtable is set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov 13 at the Clarion Inn, 1500 W. La. 30 in Gonzales.

BY WENDY LOUP Contributing writer

The second annual Gonzales Fall Fest entertained hundreds of families while giving children a chance to trick-or-treat and decorate pumpkins.

Attendees wore their Halloween costumes ready to collect candy and goodies Oct. 26 at Price LeBlanc PACE Center

The event consisted of 29 indoor trunk-or-treat vendors and a variety of 25 other vendors, according to Gonzales Director of Community Services Jaycee Gill.

The Fall Fest is one of several year-round Gonzales events that focus on family activities.

“I think the attraction is that this is a free, family-focused event in a safe environment,” Gill said. “It’s

accessible for all to participate in.”

The event also gave local businesses the chance to introduce themselves to the Gonzales community

“We have so much local talent in Gonzales and Ascension,” Gill said. “We are asked all the time about vendor markets. We have found that it works well at the Fall Fest. It’s a perfect ﬁt and adds to the ambience of Fall Fest.”

Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley said the well-attended event was a positive reﬂection of the community

“This is a tremendous turnout,” Riley said “We believe the people of Gonzales have resilience. City government provides services to businesses and residents.

“Events like this one are serving

BY WENDY LOUP

and jambalaya cook-offs, a car show and 5K Nun Run were a few of the offerings at this year’s La Fête des Bayou at Holy Rosary

Church in St. Amant. The four-day festival began Thursday night, Oct. 30, with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s

Boo with the Badge. The church hosted carnival rides, games, rafﬂes, and a talent show Musical entertainment included That 70s Band, the Justin Cornett Band, as well as Mike Broussard & Night Train.

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PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

St. Amant running back Jourden Hickerson (25) looks to hit the hole against Denham Springs in the first quarter on Friday in Denham Springs.

PHOTO BY WENDY LOUP

Parents and children ride the mini-roller coaster during the La Fête Des Bayou at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The festival featured carnival rides and games, along with an outdoor Mass held on Sunday morning

PHOTO BY WENDY LOUP

The second annual city of Gonzales’ Fall Fest featured family-friendly activities and musical entertainment Oct. 26 at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center

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Tibbets is the grandson of Paul W. Tibbets Jr., the pilot of the aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945.

Cost of the lunch is $30. Guests can prepay with Pay Pal by visiting paypal. me/ARW225 or with Venmo. Reservations are requested. A $5 room fee will be collected for those not dining. RSVP: (225) 921-5187 or email ARWUS3@gmail.com.

Donuts with Santa

Donuts with Santa is from 9 a.m to noon Saturday at Prairieville High School cafeteria, 40070 Parker Road, Prairieville.

Admission is $20 and includes a printed photo with Santa and Mrs Claus, doughnuts, coffee, milk, reindeer games, crafts and other activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 to 11 a.m at the Frank Sotile Jr Pavilion in Donaldsonville and the 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.

Foodees Food Truck

Festival

Nov. 14-16

Tanger Outlets Gonzales is sponsoring a Foodees Food Truck Festival on Friday through Sunday For times and other information, visit www.foodeesfest.com.

Jambalaya cook-off, fall pop-up vendor show Saturday

Stop by the VFW Post 3693 Hall on Churchpoint Road for a jambalaya cook-off and vendor pop up show

The jambalaya cook-off begins at 7 a.m. and the vendor show is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 42430 Church Point Road, Gonzales. For information, call Brent Gautreau at (225) 485-7875.

Family Fun Day set

A Fall Family Fun Day is Saturday for families with special and exceptional needs at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, 15208 La. 73. The event includes food, arts and crafts, face painting, games, inﬂatables and other activities.

For more information, visit allarewelcomebrd@gmail.com.

Fall Fest, car show

The East Ascension Ministers’ Alliance is hosting a Fall Fest and car, truck, motorcycle and slingshot show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tee-Joe Gonzales Park, 524 W. Orice Roth Road, Gonzales.

For more information or to be a vendor, call (985) 268-2282 or email eamalliance1@gmail.com. vendor fee is $50 and admission is free.

Oak Grove Primary Food Truck Fest

The Oak Grove Primary Food Truck Festival is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the school, 17550 Old Jefferson Highway, Prairieville. Bring a chair and dine from the trucks. For more information, email OGPVolunteers@gmail.com.

Salt Fall Health Expo Nov. 18

A health expo is planned for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 18, at Lamar-Dixon Center, Gonzales.

LA FÊTE DES BAYOU

contest.

Five-year-old Demi Desira, of Prairieville, decorates pumpkins along with Wendell Antoine, 8, and Demitri

second annual Fall Fest in Gonzales.

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the community, and we are showing we can have events that are for families while providing a safe environment where children and adults can have a good time.”

Families participated in trunk-or-treating

both inside and outside of the PACE Center

Entertainment on the inside stage included magician Tim Gaines and musical acts

Dustin Lee Guedry and Justin Garner

“The intention was to have the performers on an outdoor stage, but we punted with the rain and wet ground,” Gill said. “We had several folks come just for the music.”

The city of Gonzales is preparing for the upcoming holiday season with more events

geared toward families.

“Our fall calendar is pretty robust this year,” Gill said. “We have Music in the Park, Sunday, Nov 16, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jambalaya Park Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday, Dec. 5.” Also left on the 2025 calendar the CPKC Holiday Train will make a stop Dec. 2. For information about the city of Gonzales, visit www.gonzalesla.com.

LEFT: Three-year-old Miller Kate Davis, of Prairieville, hops off a slide during the opening day of the 2025 La Fête Des Bayou at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant. The festival kicked off with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Boo with the Badge.

ABOVE: The 2025 La Fête des Bayou featured a dozen carnival rides at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant. The annual family-friendly festival included games and crafts, a talent show, and a car show.

PHOTOS BY WENDY LOUP

The 2025 La Fête des Bayou at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant featured a dozen carnival rides and games. The four-day festival included raffles, auctions, a talent show, gumbo, and jambalaya cook-offs.

Last year’s La Fête des Bayou gumbo cookoff winners, Melissa and Bill Woodward, competed in the Oct. 30 contest. The weekend included cook-offs for jambalaya, including a kids’ mini-pot

PHOTO BY WENDY LOUP

Antoine, 6 far right, during the

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from the, administration, staff, coaches, players, cheerleaders, drumline, sports medicine, parents and supporters of Ascension Christian,” Gayle said.

Ascension Catholic 54, East Iberville 16

The Bulldogs clinched district 8-1A with a convincing victory over East Iberville The state’s leading rusher Trevin Simon, had 180 yards rushing and ﬁve touchdowns.

QB Greg Fernandez passed for 109 yards, was a perfect 8-8, rushed for a touchdown and threw for one as well. Wide receiver Harrison LeBoeuf had a touchdown reception.

Kamryn Schexnayder and Cy Landry were active as wideouts and returning kicks and punts. The defense was led by defensive end Kole Folse with 10 tackles. The Bulldogs were able to play several younger players in the second half and allowed the starters to rest and encourage their teammates.

ACHS enters the D4 select playoffs on a six-game winning streak, garner a top ﬁve seed and have a bye in the ﬁrst round.

East Ascension 35, Walker 20

The Spartans were led by fourstar and LSU commitment Brysten Martinez, who continues to be a valuable offensive weapon, contributing two touchdowns.

The Spartans shared the district title with Denham Springs, even though the Spartans won in the head-to-head matchup with the Yellow Jackets. The Spartans lone district loss was to Prairieville.

East Ascension heads into the D1 non select playoffs as a top 12 seed and will host in the ﬁrst round. It was a remarkable turnaround for the Spartans from last season to this season.

lucky to have this young man on their team.

Combined record …

The combined record of the seven teams in Ascension Parish is 45-24 overall, a 65% winning percentage. All seven teams will make the playoffs. The bracket will be released on Sunday November 9 (prior to our press time).

Other games in Week 10 n Denham Springs 52, St. Amant 26 n Live Oak 56, Dutchtown 53 n Patterson 28 Donaldsonville 19 Final regular season record and power rankings (as of press time) n No. 5 Ascension Catholic, 8-2 n

History made … Prairieville will ﬁnish the regular season with a 5-5 record and will be one of the 28 teams that make the D1 non select playoffs when they are announced. A remarkable season for the Hurricanes in their second season of varsity play

Elzy Simon is starting to gain some recruiting momentum.

Simon says … Ascension Catholic senior running back ended the regular season with 2,622 yards rushing and 42 total touchdowns. Simon is chasing the school record of 2,911 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns in the 2023 season held by Chad

Babin is QB1 St. Amant senior QB Cooper Babin ended the regular season with 2,263 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. Babin added 1,175 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. The top signal caller in the parish will lead his team into the playoffs. A college program will be

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STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

St. Amant quarterback Cooper Babin (10) races through the Denham Springs defense as time expires in the first half on Friday in Denham Springs.

Area drop-off points coming for Operation Christmas Child packages

Community news report

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov 17-24, a press release said. Participants pack shoeboxes with items that are sent to children around the world. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox at tinyurl.com/ bddx8yma. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.

Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. Visit tinyurl.com/4vamu8zy to ﬁnd a drop off location. The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code.

Operation Christmas

Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, said it seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the good news of Jesus Christ Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 232 million giftﬁlled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. Area drop-off sites include:

Ascension Parish Ascension Baptist Church

Community news report

The Ascension Parish Assessor’s Ofﬁce, led by Assessor M.J. “Mert” Smiley, made a contribution to the St. Catherine of Sienna Food Bank in Donaldsonville to help provide meals and essential items to local families in need.

The $1,000 donation comes from proceeds from an annual car show hosted by the assessor and backed by the Donaldsonville Chamber of Commerce and Donaldsonville’s Mayor’s Ofﬁce.

“Our ofﬁce is proud to support St. Catherine of Sienna Food Bank and the incredible work they do for the people of Donaldsonville,” Smiley said. “This is one small way we can give back to the community that we’re

honored to serve.”

Volunteers at the food bank expressed gratitude for the donation, noting that community support is vital to their mission.

“We’re thankful for the Assessor’s Ofﬁce and their generosity,” said Gail Gomez, St. Catherine’s administrative assistant. “Every contribution helps us feed more families and make a real difference.”

The Ascension Parish Assessor’s Office encourages others to join in supporting local food banks, especially during the upcoming holiday season. Distribution is the first Thursday of each month at St Catherine’s grounds. For information about St. Catherine of Sienna Food Bank or to find ways to contribute, contact Laura Sims or Gayle Gomez at (225) 473-8350.

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rape

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Oct. 23-30:

OCT. 23

SERF, JADAVIAN DACHET: 744 11th St., Baton Rouge; 29; parole violation, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, illegal possession of stolen things

$5,000 to $25,000

ARCHIE, COURTNEY LADAUN:

2824 S. Burnside Ave. 502, Gonzales; 41; failure to appear-bench warrant, illegal possession of stolen ﬁrearms, terrorism/bodily injury

CROUCHET, LIONEL P.: 41118 Courtney Road, Gonzales; 58; theft less than $1,000, failure to appear-bench warrant

RINEY, APRIL LYNN: 801 Orange St., Donaldsonville; 44; two counts domestic abuse battery

BAZILLE, J’SINN S.: 17214 Wisdom Drive, Baker; 21; simple criminal damage to property

$1,000 to $50,000, battery of a dating partner-strangulation battery of a dating partnerchild endangerment

OCT. 24

LOMAS SR., CEDRIC RAYNARD: 4444 Tigerland Ave., Apt 1, Baton Rouge; 45; domestic abuse battery

MCGUFFEE, LILY-ANN HOPE: 40093 Creek Bridge Ave Gonzales; 26; expired driver’s license, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

SOLIS CASTILLO, MARCO

ANTONIO: 15503 Roy Rogers Road, Prairieville; 54; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, simple assault

MCNEMAR, CLAYTON PAUL: 9367 Hampton Way, Baton Rouge; 35; possession of ﬁrearm by person convicted of certain felonies

JOHNSON, TYREK: 13241 She-Lee Drive, Gonzales; 26; state probation violation, stop signs and yield signs, failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, possession of ﬁrearm by person convicted of certain felonies

BUTLER, DERRICK JOSEPH: 39274 Majestic Wood Ave Gonzales; 37; failure to appear-bench warrant, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia JONES, DEMONE DEQUINCY: 1623 Jill St., Donaldsonville; 26; two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, two counts failure to appearbench warrant

BIANCHINI, MECHELLE A.: 1832 Denver Drive, Baton Rouge; 49; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant

LAMRAOUI, LYDIA K.: 42553 La. 42, Prairieville; 40; failure to appear-bench warrant

HUANG, DEJIE: 4317 Connecticut Ave., Kenner; 19; mirrors, procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle-passing a parked emergency vehicle, reckless operation

MOTA-SANTANA, ERNESTO: address unknown; 33; reckless operation, operating a vehicle while intoxicatedchild endangerment law

RAY, EARNEST: 41151 Dean Drive, Gonzales; 43; failure to appear-bench warrant

LEMAIRE, TERRENCE A.: 1330 S. Augusta Ave., Gonzales; 62; disturbing the peace/ language/disorderly conduct, aggravated assault

OCT. 25

PEAVY, ROBERT ANTHONY: 11251 Arnold Road, Denham Springs; 53; parole violation, operating vehicle while license is suspended, violations of registration provisions, domestic abuse battery

MESSER, CAIN ANTHONY: 107 Bealmount Drive, Thibodaux; 38; domestic abuse battery

STEWART, ELIJAH DEMARCUS: 6097 Djuanna Drive, Baton Rouge; 24; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction BOGGS, DONALD MAC: 14148 Braud Road, Gonzales; 58; failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

SIMONEAUX, TANEESHA JANELL: 2228 S. Burnside Ave.,

No. 133, Gonzales; 31; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction JONES, KYLE BRADLEY: 18792 Old Ferry Road, Maurepas; 39; child passenger restraint system, following vehicles, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-child endangerment law

OCT. 26

SPURGEON, DOUGLAS MICHAEL: 48280 Woodhaven Road, Tickfaw; 19; aggravated battery

REUSCH, AVICE CHRISTINE: 38416 Silverstone Ave., Prairieville; 38; failure to appearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, operating while intoxicated-ﬁrst

GAUTHREAUX, KIMBERLY: 18154 Old Reserve Drive, Prairieville; 41; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment

DAGGS, DUMARKUS ANTHONY: 12513 Forest Braud Lane, Gonzales; 27; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

ALBERT, BRYAN L.: 244 Corby Drive, Baton Rouge; 64; false personation of a peace ofﬁcer

MARTINEZ LOZANO, LORENA: 609 St. Francis Parkway, No. 5208, Gonzales; 39; violations of protective orders

OCT. 27

CULLEN, CHACE: 18107 Cully

Broussard Road, Prairieville; 41; failure to appear-bench warrant

JARVIS, DESMOND DEWAYNE: 42005 Shadow Creek Ave., Gonzales; 33; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant, simple battery, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

RICHARD, TRAVONE ANTONIO: 9408 La.44, Convent; 40; failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, public intimidationthreat, disturbing the peace/ drunkenness, simple battery

BATISTE JR., RENWICK JOSEPH: 37167 Sills Drive, Prairieville; 33; second-degree

REED JR., JERMAINE: 44597 Braud St., Sorrento; 30; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

STAPLETON, HEAVEN LEIGH: 44597 Braud St., Sorrento; 35; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

HERNANDEZ, OSCAR A.: 4024

S. Woodbine St., Harvey; 44; gross littering prohibited, criminal trespass/all other

SOUTHERLAND, KEITH

ANTHONY: 8209 Mill St., St. James; 54; failure to appearbench warrant

COLLINS, ROBERT A.: 1216 S Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 37; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, domestic abuse battery

MCGUIRE, TARSHA L.: 318 Lumber St., Natchez, Mississippi; 48; two counts identity theft, illegal transmission of monetary funds, monetary instrument abuse, bank fraud

BATES, XAVIER CARTRELL: 21 Stardust Road, Natchez, Mississippi; 29; illegal transmission of monetary funds, monetary instrument abuse, bank fraud, identity theft

YOCHIM, WILLARD DAVID: 7054 Panama Canal Drive, Gonzales; 33; two counts child sexual abuse materials

JOHNSON, KASSIE NICOLE: 800 Riverview Complex, 208C, Donaldsonville; 46; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, three counts failure to appear-bench warrant, simple burglary (vehicle), access device fraud less than $1,000, theft of a motor vehicle $1,000 to $5,000

MCBRIDE, ALLENISHIA

NICOLE: 109 Oakridge Ave., Donaldsonville; 19; bond revocation, resisting an ofﬁcer, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct

OCT. 28

DANIELSON, KENTON REED: 38338 Oakleigh Lane, Prairieville; 32; threatening a public ofﬁcial-penalties-definitions, resisting an ofﬁcer operating while intoxicated-

ROBERTSON, DANDRE AHMAD: 1350 S. Darla Ave Gonzales; 29; domestic abuse battery-strangulation

DIAZ ARRENDONDO, GUATAVO: 13210 La. 431, St. Amant; 21; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, general speed law, failure to appear-bench warrant, resisting an ofﬁcer, signals by hand and arm or signal lamps, driver must be licensed, trafﬁc-control signals, reckless operation

LITTY, ASHLYN DANIELLE: 15111 Pisces Ave., Pride; 34; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance

GUERCIO, TIM: 37417 S. Wood Village Road, Prairieville; 68; domestic abuse battery

BATISTE, WENDALL COREY: 1509 N. Coolidge Ave., Gonzales; 41; state probation violation, failure to appear-bench warrant, probation violation

HUNTER, JOHN CHRISTOPHER: 41 David Road, Boyce; 40; simple burglary (vehicle), unauthorized entry of a place of business, simple burglary theft $5,000 but less than $25,000 , simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000

LEBLANC, THOMAS N.: 426 W Sycamore St., Gonzales; 55; domestic abuse battery, failure to appear-bench warrant

DAVIS JR., LESLIE WYNN: 41176 Cannon Road, Gonzales; 51; probation violation parish, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden

JONES, TYRON DEVON: 6268 Convent Station, Convent; 37; two counts failure to appearbench warrant

OCT. 29

MORROW JR., GREGORY

THOMPSON: 10514 Oak Hills Parkway C, Baton Rouge; 32; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, careless operation, operating while intoxicated-ﬁrst

MARTINEZ LOZANO, LORENA:

609 St. Francis Parkway, No. 5208, Gonzales; 39; violations of protective orders

FORCELL, ALONZO ANTONIO: 39407 Neptune Drive; 31; armed robbery, failure to appear-bench warrant

SKINNER, RAEKWON ISAIH: 1607 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 28; bond revocation, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property

JORIO, MASON A.: 41458 Stonebrook Ave., Prairieville; 23; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana less than 14 grams, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (hydrocodone)

GUILLOT, RUSTIN FELIX: 214 Randall St., Gibson; 35; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

DEJEAN, PAJAE AIRELLE: 38428 Rue Chateau Ave., Gonzales; 28; domestic abuse battery fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

GOBBLE, CHRISTOPHER ANSON: 41194 Courtney Road, Gonzales; 41; failure to appear-bench warrant MCMURRAY, SHANNON: 32027 Burgess Road, Denham Springs; 48; failure to appearbench warrant

THOMAS, BROOKE LEIGH: 39070 Old Bayou Ave., Gonzales; 35; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

OCT. 30

NOLAN, MARY BETH: 35408 Oakcrest Ave., Geismar; 61; traffic-control signals, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-first AARON, COURTNEY ANEUS: 13146 Linden St., New Orleans; 27; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), illegal carry of weaponscrime or controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies

PROVIDED PHOTO

Ascension Parish Assessor M.J. ‘Mert’ Smiley, second from left, presents $1,000 to, from left, Beryl Hawkins, Laura Sims, Gilda Brooks and Paul Rome of the St. Catherine of Sienna Food Bank in Donaldsonville.