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Thibodaux Daily Comet
Thibodaux
August 1, 2026
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE,STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE MEETING OF JULY 15, 2026.
The Board of Commissioners of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility, Thibodaux, Louisiana on July 15, 2026.
Present: President Damon Stentz, Commissioner Suzanne Howell, Commissioner Arthur Rice, Commissioner Kyle Williams, Commissioner Ray Bernard
Absent: Commissioner Brooks Wallace and Commissioner Alberta Dickerson.
President Stentz announced that a quorum was present, and the meeting was opened for public comment. There were no public comments. The Commissioners congratulated Commissioner Williams on his recent marriage and acknowledged the photograph published in The Lafourche Gazette featuring the Golden Meadow Lions Club presenting a check to the facility during the previous meeting.
On motion by Commissioner Bernard, seconded by Commissioner Rice, the Commission approved the minutes of the May 20, 2026 meeting.
Executive Directors Report:
Executive Director Dawn Campbell presented her report. She stated that the Fire Control Panel in the Multipurpose Building has been replaced and that the facility is working to schedule an inspection with the State Fire Marshal. She also reported that the facilitys Back-to-School Bash is scheduled for July 30, 2026. The TBRI Camp held in June was successful and was thoroughly enjoyed by both residents and staff. Additionally, preparations are underway for the next Quality Improvement (QI) meeting.
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026.
Presidents Report:
President Stentz reported that, due to the demands of his new position, he is considering stepping down as President of the Board.
New Business:
On motion by Commissioner Bernard, seconded by Commissioner Williams, the Commission approved the monthly financial statements.
There being no further business, on motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Williams, the meeting was adjourned at 1:43pm.
__________________
Damon Stentz, President
__________________
Brooks Wallace, Secretary-Treasurer
12524305 8/1/26 ($72.00)
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
August 1, 2026
LOG # NA-26-18781
NUISANCE CITATION
Article IV - Vegetation, Trash, and Junk
July 15, 2026
DALE C. TOUPS
100 FENCE ROW ST
SCHRIEVER LA 70395
Dear DALE C. TOUPSOn Monday, July 6, 2026, a Warning of Nuisance Violation Notice was issued for Article IV - Vegetation, Trash, and Junk. In this notice, you were advised that if you failed to comply with the requirements, a nuisance citation and the assessment of fines would be issued.Please be advised that as of 7/14/2026 12:00:00 PM, the property located at 100 FENCE ROW ST TRACT 1 FENCE ROW SUBD., continues to violate Article IV - Vegetation, Trash, and Junk of Chapter 14, Nuisance Abatement, of the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances.Specific ViolationThe specific violation is the maintaining of grass or weed and other vegetation more than twelve (12) inches in height when measured perpendicular from the ground and the accumulation of junk and trash.Section 14-66. - Classification of property.(a) (4) Residential property: Any tract of land which has been subdivided into squares/lots, primarily for residential purposes. Residential property must be subclassified as either undeveloped or developed;(a) (4) b. Undeveloped residential property: Any residential property which is not classified as developed residential property.Section 14-67. - Prohibitions.(b) Except as provided for herein, no person, firm, or corporation owning or occupying any undeveloped residential property within the parish, located within areas subdivided into squares/lots shall permit the growth of tall grass and/or weeds within the buffer zone.(b) (1) No person, firm, or corporation owning or occupying any undeveloped residential property, within the parish shall allow the accumulation of trash and junk upon the entirety of the property.In addition to requiring that you take measures to correct the nuisance violation, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is assessing a nuisance violation fine. You are being assessed a fine in the amount of $250.00 dollars, since this is your first violation. According to the schedule contained in Chapter 14 Section 14-315, Subsection A. of the Terrebonne Parish Code the rates for nuisance violation fines within the areas of Terrebonne Parish of this chapter are as follows:1st Violation- $250.00;2nd Violation within the same calendar year- $500.00;3rd and subsequent violations within the same calendar year- Criminal Enforcement; and/or up to $5,000.If you fail or refuse to take action to correct the violation within the delays contained in this citation, parish crews or a parish contractor may enter the premiseswhere the violation is occurring and remedy the violation at your expense, or begin proceedings in respect to Criminal Enforcement.Please comply with this ordinance on or by 07/22/2026. You are further advised to contact our office once compliance has been completed.Your failure to pay the charges incurred within thirty (30) days after invoicing by the Parish shall result in the filing of a certified copy of such charges with the recorder of mortgages, and the same when so filed and recorded, shall operate as a lien and privilege in favor of the Parish against the property. The charges shall be added by the tax collector of the Parish of Terrebonne to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the property involve.Please be advised that you may contest this citation by requesting a hearing before the Nuisance Administrative Hearing Officer either in person at 8026 Main Street. Ste. 203, Houma, LA 70360, or in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours of service. Failure to appear for a requested hearing before the Nuisance Administrative Hearing Officer may carry an additional penalty and shall be considered a prima facie admission of the violation set forth in the nuisance citation.Your payment of the civil penalty/fine may be made either in person or by mailing to the agent designated by the Parish, provided however, that such payment is made only by money order or cashier check and made to the order of the Parish. Your payment of the civil penalty and verification by the Department of the abatement of the nuisance violation shall operate as a final disposition of the case.
12523594 8/1/26 ($38,.64)
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
August 1, 2026
LOG # NA-26-18829
NUISANCE CITATION
Article IV - Vegetation, Trash, and Junk
July 15, 2026
CLAUDIA RITA BERGERON
410 GOUAUX AV
HOUMA LA 70364
Dear CLAUDIA RITA BERGERONOn Friday, July 10, 2026, a Warning of Nuisance Violation Notice was issued for Article IV - Vegetation, Trash, and Junk. In this notice, you were advised that if you failed to comply with the requirements, a nuisance citation and the assessment of fines would be issuedPlease be advised that as of 7/14/2026 2:30:00 PM, the property located at 1205 MILES ST EASTERNMOST 48 1/2' X 60' OF LOT 7 BLOCK 33 HONDURAS ADDITION., continues to violate Article IV - Vegetation, Trash, and Junk of Chapter 14, Nuisance Abatement, of the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances.Specific ViolationThe specific violation is the maintaining of grass or weeds and other vegetation more than twelve (12) inches in height when measured perpendicular from the ground.Section 14-66. - Classification of property.(a) (4) Residential property: Any tract of land which has been subdivided into squares/lots, primarily for residential purposes. Residential property must be subclassified as either undeveloped or developed;(a) (4) a. Developed residential property: Any residential property which has been approved as a residential subdivision by the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission and/or any subdivided tract of land which is part of a residential subdivision as depicted on a plat of survey properly registered in the conveyance records of the Parish of Terrebonne.Section 14-67. - Prohibitions.(a) No person, firm, or corporation owning or occupying any developed residential property located within the parish shall permit the growth of tall grass or allow the accumulation of trash, refuse, or junk upon the property or upon any sidewalk abutting the property.In addition to requiring that you take measures to correct the nuisance violation, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is assessing a nuisance violation fine. You are being assessed a fine in the amount of $250.00 dollars, since this is your first violation. According to the schedule contained in Chapter 14 Section 14-315, Subsection A. of the Terrebonne Parish Code the rates for nuisance violation fines within the areas of Terrebonne Parish of this chapter are as follows:1st Violation- $250.00;2nd Violation within the same calendar year- $500.00;3rd and subsequent violations within the same calendar year- Criminal Enforcement; and/or up to $5,000.If you fail or refuse to take action to correct the violation within the delays contained in this citation, parish crews or a parish contractor may enter the premises where the violation is occurring and remedy the violation at your expense, or begin proceedings in respect to Criminal Enforcement.Please comply with this ordinance on or by 07/22/2026. You are further advised to contact our office once compliance has been completed.Your failure to pay the charges incurred within thirty (30) days after invoicing by the Parish shall result in the filing of a certified copy of such charges with the recorder of mortgages, and the same when so filed and recorded, shall operate as a lien and privilege in favor of the Parish against the property. The charges shall be added by the tax collector of the Parish of Terrebonne to the annual ad valorem tax bill of the property involve.Please be advised that you may contest this citation by requesting a hearing before the Nuisance Administrative Hearing Officer either in person at 8026 Main Street, Ste. 203, Houma, LA 70360, or in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours of service. Failure to appear for a requested hearing before the Nuisance Administrative Hearing Officer may carry an additional penalty and shall be considered a prima facie admission of the violation set forth in the nuisance citation.Your payment of the civil penalty/fine may be made either in person or by mailing to the agent designated by the Parish, provided however, that such payment is made only by money order or cashier check and made to the order of the Parish. Your payment of the civil penalty and verification by the Department of the abatement of the nuisance violation shall operate as a final disposition of the case.
12523569 8/1/26 ($39.06)
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
August 1, 2026
Request for Proposals: Canal Spoil Replacement (Backfilling) Project
The Lowlander Center (https://www.lowlandercenter.org/) is announcing a Request for Proposals (RFP) due Monday, August 31, to deconstruct spoil banks for a Canal Spoil Replacement (Backfilling) Project. Please email admin@lowlandercenter.org with any questions by Tuesday, August 11. All questions and answers will be posted on the Lowlander Center canal backfilling project page (https://www.lowlandercenter.org/canal-backfilling) by Tuesday, August 18. Please see the project page for RFP, permits, plat maps, background information about the project, and an informational slide-deck.
This project is partially funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through a grant agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, grant award number: NA23NOS4730219. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funding sources. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government, or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or its funding sources.
August 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 2026
LLOU0567282
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
August 1, 2026
LIQUOR LICENSE PERMIT
8058 PARK AVE C-STORE INC d/b/a YUM CENTRAL is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Terreborne Parishat the following address:
8058 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364
8058 PARK AVE C-STORE INC d/b/a YUM CENTRAL
Member:
AMRIK DHILLON
GURJINDER DHILLON
August 1 2026
LLOU0566149
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
August 1, 2026
I, ERNEST J. WILLIAMS, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Feb. 14, 2023.
My address is 230 CROZIER DR., HOUMA, LA 70363.
Race: Black
Sex: Male
DOB: 08/26/1989
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Miscellaneous Notices
Houma Courier
Houma
August 1, 2026
I, OLEY JOSEPH AUTIN JR., have been convicted of 14:43.1 SEXUAL BATTERY on July 25, 2016.
My address is 110 HELLIER ST., HOUMA, LA 70363
Race: White
Sex: Male
DOB: 08/21/1964
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Green
Miscellaneous Notices
Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 1, 2026
Keywords:
NOTICE
SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
The following person(s) have been designated to handle all inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ms. Candy Parker,
EEO/Title IX Officer
Director of Human Resources
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483 ext. 6910
Candy.parker@sowela.edu
Ms. Maegan Lewis, ADA Officer
Director of Student Services
3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, LA 70615
Maegan.lewis@sowela.edu
PROGRAM
OFFERINGS:
**Please note: at all locations, the programs of Nursing, Practical Nursing, Sterile Processing Technology, and Surgical Technology, specific enrollment requirements for these non-open enrollment programs may be found on the college website at https://www.sowela.edu/programs/school-nursing-allied-health/. Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, and Business Administration offerings are available 100% online.
SOWELAs Main Campus, Lake Charles:
Accounting (AAS)
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS)
Business Administration (AAS)
Chemical Laboratory Technology (AAS)
Criminal Justice (AAS)
Culinary Arts (AAS)
Digital Arts and Communication (AAS)
Drafting & Design Technology (AAS)
General Apprenticeship - Electrical (TD)
General Apprenticeship - Plumbing (TD)
General Studies (AGS)
Industrial Electrical Technology (AAS)
Industrial Instrumentation Technology (AAS)
Industrial Mechanics for Millwrights and Machinists (AAS)
Information Systems Technology (AAS)
Nursing (RN)(AS)
Practical Nursing (AAS)
Process Technology (AAS)
Transfer Degree (Arts - Louisiana) (AALT)
Transfer Degree (Science - Louisiana) (ASLT)
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (TD)
Welding (TD)
Lamar Salter Site, Leesville:
Business Administration (AAS)
Carpentry (TD)
Practical Nursing (AAS)
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology (TD)
Welding (TD)
Morgan Smith Site, Jennings:
Business Administration (AAS)
Industrial Electrical Technology (AAS)
Industrial Instrumentation Technology (AAS)
Practical Nursing (AAS)
Sterile Processing Technology (CTS)
Surgical Technology (AAS)
Welding (TD)
Oakdale Site, Oakdale:
Business Administration (AAS)
Industrial Electrical Technology (AAS)
Industrial Instrumentation Technology (AAS)
Practical Nursing (AAS)
Welding (TD)
SOWELA Tcnical Community College no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas y actividades.
Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para manejar todas las consultas relacionadas con las polticas de no discriminacin:
Ms. Candy Parker, Directora de Recursos Humanos, Title IX
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 421-6910
Ms. Maegan Lewis, Directora de Servicios de Estudiantes
3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 421-6952
PROGRAMAS: ** Tomar en cuenta que los programas de Enfermera, Enfermera Prctica, Tecnologa de Procesamiento Estril y Tecnologa Quirrgica ofrecidos en todos los campus, requieren de una inscripcin especfica. Estos programas son de inscripcin no abierta y requieren requisitos especficos. Informacin especfica de los requisitos se puede encontrar en el sitio web de SOWELA https: //www.sowela.edu/programs/school-nursing-allied-health/. Se ofrecen clases de Justicia Criminal, Artes Culinarias y de Administracin de Empresas cien por ciento en lnea.
Programas Ofrecidos - Campus Principal de SOWELA, Lake Charles:
Contabilidad (AAS)
Tecnologa de Mantenimiento de la Aviacin (AAS)
Administracin de Empresas (AAS)
Tecnologa de Laboratorio Qumico (AAS)
Justicia Criminal (AAS)
Artes Culinarias (AAS)
Comunicaciones y artes digitales (AAS)
Tecnologa de Dibujo (Drafting) y Diseo (Design) - (AAS)
Aprendizaje General - Elctrico (TD)
Aprendizaje General - Fontanera (TD)
Estudios Generales (AGS)
Tecnologa Elctrica Industrial (AAS)
Tecnologa de Instrumentacin Industrial (AAS)
Tecnologa de Sistemas de Informacin (AAS)
Mecnica Industrial para Mecnicos Industriales y Maquinistas (AAS)
Ttulo Asociado en Artes de Transferencia - Luisiana (AALT)
Ttulo Asociado en Ciencias de Transferencia - Luisiana - (ASLT)
Enfermera (RN) (AS)
Enfermera Prctica (AAS)
Tecnologa de Proceso (AAS)
Tecnologa de Mantenimiento y Reparacin de Vehculos (TD)
Soldadura (TD)
Lamar Salter Site, Leesville:
Administracin de Empresas (AAS)
Carpinteri (TD)
Enfermera Prctica (AAS)
Tecnologa de Mantenimiento y Reparacin de Vehculos (TD)
Soldadura (TD)
Morgan Smith Site, Jennings:
Administracin de Empresas (AAS)
Artes Culinarias (AAS)
Tecnologa Elctrica Industrial (AAS)
Tecnologa de Instrumentacin Industrial (AAS)
Enfermera Prctica (AAS)
Tecnologa de Procesamiento Estril (CTS)
Tecnologa Quirrgica (AAS)
Soldadura (TD)
Oakdale Site, Oakdale:
Administracin de Empresas (AAS)
Tecnologa Elctrica Industrial (AAS)
Tecnologa de Instrumentacin Industrial (AAS)
Enfermera Prctica (AAS)
Soldadura (TD)
Aug 1, 8 2t
2130156
Notice Cost- $331.00
Miscellaneous Notices
Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 1, 2026
Keywords:
NOTICE
Interested parties are hereby notified that in accordance with LAC Title 43, Chapter 7, 723.C.6 the Office of Permitting and Compliance (OPC) of the Department of Conservation and Energy received a request for a Public Hearing concerning the following application for a Coastal Use Permit. Interested parties are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held at 3:30 pm on September 2, 2026 at the Calcasieu Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
OPC Mailing Address:
P.O. BOX 44487,
BATON ROUGE,
LA 70804-4487,
Phone: (225) 342-3781, Email:
Taylor.Ross2@la.gov, OPC Reviewer:
Taylor Ross,
CUP NUMBER:
P20250872;
NAME: GULF COAST SEQUESTRATION
TETRA TECH, ATTN: BENJAMIN RICHARD,
3042 OLD FORGE
DRIVE,
BATON ROUGE,
LA 70808;
LOCATION:
Calcasieu Parish, LA;
Lat. 30-3-43.31 N,
Long. 93-26-30.19
W; Carlyss, LA;
DESCRIPTION: Installation of a well pad to be used for carbon capture & sequestration (CCS) assessment wells (Class V UIC stratigraphic test) and pad for pipeline facilities. Well pad will include 3 wells, including two CCS assessment (Class V UIC) wells and a USDW monitoring well. Pad will also consist of pipeline facility and associated buildings. Existing water control structures will also be modified to allow easier site access. Approximately 861 cy of material will be excavated and placed onsite, and approximately 54683 cy of crushed stone/gravel and 441 cy of hauled in topsoil/dirt will be used as fill.
Aug 1 1t
2129952
Notice Cost- $53.50
Miscellaneous Notices
Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 1, 2026
Keywords:
WHEREABOUTS
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Michael Logan Myers please contact Attorney Edward K. Bauman at ed@lakecharlesattorney.com or call 337-491-0570.
Jul 31, Aug 1 2t
2129759
Notice Cost- $43.08
Miscellaneous Notices
Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 1, 2026
Keywords:
NOTICE TO SELL
1995 Honda TRX300FW
VIN#
478TE1507SA731530
Impounded since 5-20--2026 at Harveys Wrecker, LLC, 844 Coach Williams Dr, Sulphur, LA 70663. If all charges are not paid by August 19, 2026 a permit to sell or dismantle will be obtained.
Jul 31, Aug 1 2t
2129752
Notice Cost- $56.31
Miscellaneous Notices
Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
August 1, 2026
Keywords:
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LAKE CHARLES
NOTICE OF
VIOLATIONS 07/27/2026
Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense.
Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations:
Development & Investment LLC, 1731 N Adams St, Assessment No. 00375314
Charles Robert Wilkins Et Ux, 1700 Blk N Adams St, 150 from SW corner of Hagan St, Assessment No. 00431621
Kendrick Charles Wilkins, 1700 Blk N Adams St, lot south of 1710 N Adams St, Assessment No. 00282995
Radnal W Browning, 740 Azalea St. Assessment No. 00377155
Henry Turner Jr (Estate) 1623 N Booker St, Assessment No. 00426180
Henry Turner Jr (Estate), 1600 Blk N Booker St, Assessment No. 00367583
Mary Tezeno Et Al, 1800 Blk N Booker St, west of 2228 Theriot St, Assessment No. 00440108
Leona Jolivette Babino Et Al (Estate), c/ Melissa Brewer, 2420 Dewy St, Assessment No. 01328572
Jerome Gerald Cordova, 1701 Evans St, Assessment No. 00522151
Ben Charles, 1703 Evans St, Assessment No. 01263927
Kenneth Ray Fontenot, 507 University Dr, Assessment No. 00476439
Troy James Ledet, 2028 Willowick, Assessment No. 00457493
Stephen Eric Griffin Et Ux, 2100 Blk Willowick St, 3 lots east of 2158 Willowick St, Assessment No. 01276980
Jerry Samuel & Janet Adams, 2111 Willowick St, Assessment No. 00782130
Tamara D Clark, 2144 Willowick St, Assessment No. 01027921
Doris Newport, 2150 Willowick St, Assessment No. 01059513
Octavie Johnson, c/o Gustaria Turner, 1700 Blk Winterhalter St, west of 1709 Winterhalter St, Assessment No. 00561398
Jul 31, Aug 1 2t
2129738
Notice Cost- $115.00
Miscellaneous Notices