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Catherine Louise Domingues and Taylor Lane Blanchard were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during a 6:30 evening ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Father Andre Metrejean officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Domingues of Erath. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Quirk of Erath and Mrs. Anastasia Domingues and the late Jimmy Domingues of Erath.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lane Blanchard of Loreauville, LA. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Blanchard, Sr, of New Iberia, LA and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Derouen of New Iberia.
Escorted by her father, Jim, the bride wore a Martina Liana gown which featured ivory lace and tulle on silk Zibeline creating a mermaid silhouette. The sweetheart neckline was highlighted by a scalloped lace edge and delicate straps. Accenting the gown were the elongated cutouts around the waist, covered in textured beading; and the dropped waistline and long flowing train which were adorned with lace appliques and glittering ivory beading.
Serving as Maid of Honor was Caitlin Domingues, sister of the bride, who wore a high-neck dress with a low cowl back and circle skirt in blush chiffon.
Bridesmaids included Mattalyn Luquette, friend of the bride, Chelsie Domingues, cousin and friend of the bride and Logan Prados, friend of the bride.
The bridesmaids wore high-collar halter neck dresses accented with a long back tie with a sraight skirt in blush chiffon.
The mother of the bride was escorted by Jim, her husband and the mother of the groom was also escorted by her husband, Lane.
Serving as flower girl was Ava Frederick, godchild of the groom.
Serving as Best Man was Zachary Blanchard, brother of the groom.
Groomsmen included Philip Domingues, cousin of the bride, Rhett Lanie, friend of the groom and Quaid Broussard, friend of the groom.
The ring bearer was Wesley Blanchard, godchild of the bride and groom.
Ushers for the ceremony included Blake Fouquier, friend of the groom, Justin Duplantis, friend of the groom, and Tyler Fitch, friend of the groom.
Serving as scripture readers were Jennifer Norris, Godmother of the bride and Cyndi Eldridge, cousin of the groom.
Ceremony musicians included Jude Gaspard, organist, Neil Simon, trumpeter and Dana Granger, vocalist.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magdalen Place in Abbeville, LA.
After returning from a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic the couple will be residing in Loreauville, LA.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Delcambre of Erath, LA. announce the upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Emily Claire Delcambre, to Brennan James Gallet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Gallet of Abbeville, LA.
Their wedding will take place on Friday, December 27, 2019, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA.
Paternal grandparents of the future bride are Ms. Dolly Delcambre and the late Daniel Delcambre of Delcambre, LA. Maternal grandparents of the future bride are Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Baudoin of Erath, LA.
Emily is a 2015 graduate of Erath High School. She is attending UL Lafayette and will be graduating in December of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
She is currently a student-teacher at Dozier Elementary in Erath.
Paternal grandparents of the future groom are Mr. and Mrs. James Charles (JC) Gallet of Youngsville, LA. Maternal grandparents of the future groom are Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Dubois of Abbeville, LA.
Brennan is a 2014 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and is also a 2018 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering. He is currently employed with Acadian Contractors in Abbeville.

BATON ROUGE, LA – Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry joined federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to announce the success of Operation Broken Heart – a two-month initiative to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those who produce, distribute, receive and possess child pornography; engage in online enticement of children for sexual purposes; engage in the sex trafficking of children; and travel across state lines or to foreign countries and sexually abuse children.

“Sexual exploitation of kids is gut-wrenching and involves unspeakable things that would shock the conscience of every one,” said General Landry. “Operation Broken Heart sends a powerful message to predators across the country – law enforcement will find you and we will protect Louisiana’s children.”

The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) is a national network of more than 4,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Alongside the ICAC taskforce, General Landry’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation made 63 arrests between April 1st and May 31st for Internet crimes against children. These 45 suspects were charged for crimes associated with sexual abuse images and videos of children under the age of 13.

“The efforts and results of this operation are real and long-lasting,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge of New Orleans Eric Rommal. “Whether it is the FBI, the Attorney General's Office, or many of our partners - we will continue to help those who cannot protect themselves.”

“Our children are our most valuable assets. We must work together to protect them,” said Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard. “This Operation is a great example of the collaborative effort in place to help protect the innocent.”

“Our dangers are as close as a thumbstoke to our children,” added Morgan City Police Chief James Blair. “The more we can prevent and educate the public, the better we will be as a society.”

“Operation Broken Heart is also a reminder of how dangerous the Internet can be and how important it is for parents and guardians to be aware of what your children are doing and with whom they are communicating,” concluded General Landry. “I encourage all to check out our office’s Be Smart With Your Smartphone brochure.”

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Law enforcement agencies who participated in the efforts are the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Probation and Parole, Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office, Ball Police Department, Baton Rouge Police Department, Beauregard Police Department, Bossier City Marshal’s Office, Broussard Police Department, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, Deridder Police Department, Dequincy Police Department, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Livonia Police Department, Morgan City Police Department, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office, Port Fourchon Harbor Police, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police Department, Slidell Police Department, Sulphur Police Department, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, Vermillion Parish Sheriff’s Office, DPS Texas Rangers, Orange County (TX) Sheriff’s Office, Rosenberg (TX) Police Department, and the Mississippi Attorney General’s ICAC Unit.

Those arrested and their charges are as follows:

Jeremy Clinton Richard (W/M, DOB 03/16/1979) – 1 count distribution, 65 counts possession
Chandler Johnson (W/M, DOB 09/14/2000) – 40 counts possession
Nery Wilfredo Lopez Alvarado (H/M, DOB 03/03/1985) – 1 count distribution
James Cody Naquin (W/M, DOB 01/19/1998) – 4 counts possession
Zachary J. Dusang (W/M, DOB 04/28/1991) – 3 counts possession
Josiah Z. Chambers (B/M, DOB 08/05/1999) – 500 counts possession
Scott Charles Gaskill (W/M, DOB 11/24/1970) – 6 counts possession
Joseph Powell Boatman (W/M, DOB 06/03/1993) – fugitive from State of Texas for online solicitation of a minor
Daniel Joseph Looper (W/M, DOB 07/15/1951) – 100 counts possession
Adrian Danos (W/M, DOB 11/30/1999) – 53 counts possession
Miguel Angel Fiallos Martinez (H/M, DOB 01/05/1975) – 300 counts possession
Brian Pool (W/M, DOB 10/23/1977) – 96 counts possession, 2 counts obstruction of justice
Mark Williamson (W/M, DOB 12/04/1952) – 8 counts possession
Jonathan Arthur Moyer (W/M, DOB 07/06/1977) – 10 counts distribution
Ezra Paul West (W/M, DOB 05/10/1997) – 220 counts possession
Daniel F. Hardy II (W/M, DOB 04/22/1985) – 500 counts possession
Isiah Blanchard (B/M, DOB 10/10/1997) – indecent behavior with juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor
Byron Curtis Smith (W/M, DOB 01/21/1984) – 100 counts possession
Christopher Chambers (W/M, DOB 07/14/1978) – 9 counts possession
Brian David Lbemoine (W/M, DOB 04/14/1981) – 500 counts distribution
Paul Thompson (W/M, DOB 12/14/1971) – 10 counts possession
David Wayne Oneal (W/M, DOB 11/30/1988) – 19 counts possession
Derek Naquin (W/M, DOB 06/30/2000) – 47 counts possession
Duane David Reicks (W/M, DOB 11/28/1977) – 2 counts possession
Jennings “Jay” Bernard III (W/M, DOB 06/13/1978) – 5 counts possession
Michael Ryan Heape (W/M, DOB 09/15/1999) – 25 counts possession
Terry Scott Cepowski (W/M, DOB 09/02/1960) – 5 counts possession
Christopher Istre (W/M, DOB 03/20/1982) – 6 counts possession
Caleb Hickman (W/M, DOB 03/20/1995) – 50 counts possession
Jack Vincent Jameson (W/M, DOB 12/11/1988) – 170 counts possession
Travis Shane Ryan (W/M, DOB 08/08/1975) – 5 counts possession, indecent behavior with juveniles, computer aided solicitation of a minor
Jessie Comeaux (W/M, DOB 07/04/1982) – 5 counts possession
Jared Tyler Olivier (W/M, DOB 12/22/1995) – 25 counts possession
Kenny Ray Leday (B/M, DOB 12/29/1981) – 5 counts possession
Bonnie Magnon (W/F, DOB 12/15/1967) – 10 counts possession, 3 counts distribution
Roy Mouton (W/M, DOB 05/17/1977) – 3 counts distribution
Chad Edward Lassalle (W/M, 09/23/1974) – 3 counts possession
Mark Evans (W/M, 10/02/1960) – 3 counts possession
Jimmy Lee Jackson (W/M, 09/17/1978) – 6 counts possession
Roy Lee Mclean (W/M, DOB 10/24/1966) – 1 count possession
Patrick J. Manuel (W/M, DOB 05/23/1977) – 6 counts possession
Johnny Schalk (W/M, DOB 06/21/1966) – 50 counts possession, 2 counts sexual abuse of an animal
Jalen Anthony Walker (B/M, DOB 04/08/1992) – 2 counts felony carnal knowledge of juvenile, indecent behavior with juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Nearly 2,300 educators across the state have started specialized, rigorous training to mentor aspiring teachers, provide curriculum-specific professional development to new and current teachers in their school systems, and implement academic interventions for students in struggling schools. Teachers will continue their training at the 2019 Teacher Leader Summit this week in New Orleans and throughout the 2019-2020 school year, and upon completion, will receive professional credentials to advance their careers.

Of the educators selected to participate in the trainings during the 2019-2020 school year:
881 are training to become Mentor Teachers. A Mentor Teacher is a teacher who is prepared to coach and support aspiring teachers participating in yearlong classroom-based residencies or post-baccalaureate preparation programs, or experienced teachers.
752 are training to become Content Leaders. A Content Leader is a teacher who is a subject area expert responsible for delivering high-quality professional development aligned with state academic standards to their peers. Professional development is unique to the teacher’s subject area and curriculum.
640 are training to become Intervention Content Leaders. A newly introduced teacher leadership role, an Intervention Content Leader is a teacher or administrator who implements academic interventions to ensure all students, including those who struggle most, are gaining academic ground alongside their peers. Intervention Content Leaders work in pairs that include one teacher and one administrator.
“In Louisiana, we now have thousands of teachers who have committed to building their expertise and sharing that expertise with fellow teachers through coaching and expert professional development,” said State Superintendent John White. “This year marks the launch of the Intervention Content Leader role, which will equip teachers and leaders with tools to support students who have struggled in English and mathematics. These educators are playing a significant role in strengthening Louisiana’s teaching profession, and I commend their leadership.”

Jefferson Parish Public School System is among the school systems to utilize all three teacher leadership roles in their classrooms.
“A growing body of research is affirming what should be common sense about continuous improvement in education,” said Jefferson Parish Public School System Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. “When high-quality teachers are given the opportunity to strategically and thoughtfully mentor their peers, professional practices improve and translate to academic gains for kids.”
In fall 2017, the Louisiana Department of Education launched a statewide effort to strengthen teachers’ skills through access to ongoing professional development that helps aspiring, new and experienced teachers alike. As part of that effort, the state created two new leadership pathways for classroom teachers: Mentor Teachers and Content Leaders.
Only this year was the Intervention Content Leader pathway introduced, aligning with Louisiana’s new annual process of identifying struggling schools and requiring them to develop tailored plans for improvement and submit them to the state for approval and funding support. Schools identified as needing “urgent intervention” for academics must employ Intervention Content Leaders as part of their redesign efforts.
Educators in each role are nominated by their school systems to attend in-person training sessions throughout the school year and to receive access to turnkey training materials. The training sessions are currently led by national experts competitively identified by the Department, but starting next year, teacher preparation providers, like colleges and universities and other entities, will carry it forward. The Department is now in the process of selecting the providers.