Politics runs in Carter Bueche's family. So it’s perhaps not surprising to see a photo of the two year old circulating on social media posing beside a campaign style sign emblazoned with his name outside the family’s home in New Roads.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Two years after the 2016 flood that devastated thousands of homes in the Baton Rouge area, public officials are finally taking a hard look at development rules, especially in the most flood-prone areas.
PORT ALLEN — A judge on Friday cleared the way for West Baton Rouge Parish to complete its 5-mile walking/bike trail on the Mississippi River levee, a project that some landowners have tried to stop from going forward.
Friday, August 17, 2018
GONZALES — A top aide to U.S. Rep. Garret Graves told Ascension Parish leaders to start getting their wish lists together.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish sheriff secured the support of the parish School Board for a half-cent sales tax he is asking voters to pass to fund a law enforcement officer at every school.
GONZALES — The Ascension Parish Council agreed Thursday to give the next parish president a major pay raise tied to the salaries of other top Ascension officials, adding at least $15,033 to the parish executive's current salary.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
GONZALES — St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ascension Parish will become part of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, possibly as soon as January, the hospital president said Thursday.
Flooded homeowners seeking assistance from the Restore Louisiana program have until Oct. 1 to complete their applications.
A Prairieville man was arrested Wednesday on counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography, State Police said.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish jail on Aug. 2-9:
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The family of a woman who died after she was found hanging in the Tangipahoa Parish Prison in April, is at odds with the sheriff over what happened.
Two Pointe Coupee Parish sheriff's deputies resigned recently following an investigation into allegations they met up at a local hospital to have sex in a bathroom while one of them was on duty.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Bains Lower Elementary School students started school Thursday, Aug. 9. The day included learning about cafeteria manners, walking in lines and playing outside.
DENHAM SPRINGS — A crowd gathered at the Old City Hall Museum on Saturday heard Miranda Restovic, executive director of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, describe Denham Springs as a perfect example of being “the heart of Louisiana,” as …
Tickets on sale for DSHS Hall of Fame event
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Vision rehab services
They carry messages and deliveries across the region from backyards in Jackson and Port Vincent to greenery in Mid City and the grounds of the State Capitol. Their work impacts the economy and food supply. They aren’t bees, but they do work for them.
The Zachary City Council on Tuesday put the brakes on a proposal to install speed humps on Eagle Drive, opting to give the city more time to research the matter.
Blessings and dinner
Students returned to classes Thursday, Aug. 9, at all West Feliciana schools.
Slaughter Elementary students returned to school Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
Jackson Elementary students returned to class on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
Shopping Main StreetSt. Francisville Main Street Merchants present “Polos & Pearls” at 5 p.m. Saturday. Shops will have specials as well as food and music throughout downtown St. Francisville. Trolleys will provide transportation along the Pol…
The communities of Zachary, Clinton and Naga City, Philippines, though worlds apart, share a common bond through the work of an order of Roman Catholic nuns serving in those three areas as well as all over the world.
ST. FRANCISVILLE — Tax proposals to fund parish road and bridge work and the parish hospital will not appear on West Feliciana Parish election ballots this fall.
“Special Moments Change the World” is the 2018-2019 theme for the Zachary Community Schools District and Superintendent Scott Devillier made a personal effort to make the first day of school special for many of the children under his care.
They carry messages and deliveries across the region from backyards in Jackson and Port Vincent to greenery in Mid City and the grounds of the State Capitol. Their work impacts the economy and food supply. They aren’t bees, but they do work for them.
Taste of Tiger Tailgating
GONZALES — The city's efforts to bring about a federal buyout of properties on flood-prone East Silverleaf Street got a boost recently when it was finally able to locate one of the last two property owners still to be contacted about the program.
BATON ROUGE — On Aug. 1 and Aug. 3, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
DENHAM SPRINGS — In observance of the second anniversary of the widespread flooding in August of 2016, the Abundant Life Church will host the Second Annual Celebration of Hope at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Zachary volleyball team prepares for 2018 campaign
Silliman, Central Private to faceoff in football scrimmage
The Denham Springs Police Department received a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission to participate in the "Impaired Driver National Mobilization" campaign, a news release said.
Residents from East and West Baton Rouge, Ascension, East and West Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee and St. Helena parishes are now eligible for the Golden Deeds Award, which honors those with philanthropic service in their community.
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by providing for and facilitating the adoption of homeless animals, teaching the community responsible companio…
Bethany Church is launching a Center for Adult Education to help people discover and develop their abilities in preparation for today's workplace. Registration is open this week for free classes that will begin Aug. 20 at Bethany’s South Baton Rou…
The art of waterfowl decoy carving will be highlighted during Duck Duck Goose Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge.
MANDEVILLE — Keep Louisiana Beautiful is calling for nominations of groups and individuals that go the extra mile to keep their communities clean, beautiful and litter-free. Award recipients will be honored at the Everyday Hero Awards Banquet on S…
The Brew at the Zoo fundraiser for the Baton Rouge Zoo will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 at the zoo, 3601 Thomas Road.
Online charter school University View Academy has expanded its academic leadership team for the 2018-19 school year.
Kaitlyn Roy, a recent graduate of Runnels High School, received the 2018 ACE Award during the Baton Rouge Exchange Club’s annual banquet July 25 at La Madeleine.
Ellen Bottcher, of Baton Rouge, was named to the dean's list for the spring 2018 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.
Greg Rando, of St. Bernard, recently was appointed president of Brother Martin High School in New Orleans.
Free vision rehabilitation services are available at the Baton Rouge location of Lighthouse Louisiana, 2773 N. Flannery Road.
Members of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association met recently to plan programs for local retired educators for the coming year. Unit presidents from the association's District IV planned meetings and events that will begin in September.
Credit union members and others used text messages to choose the St. Jude Baton Rouge Affiliate Clinic at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health as the recipient of a $1,000 donation from Pelican State Credit Union.