Days before her death, Mildred Pierce told her daughter-in-law that if her missing husband, Welton “Wick” Pierce, was with the Lord, she had made her peace with that.
The annual Zachary Christmas parade, a gift from the Zachary business community to the surrounding area, follows a theme each year that helps foster unity in the holiday celebration, said Taylor Watts, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce.
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As the sun set, the classic holiday film "It’s a Wonderful Life" shined like a warm glow over the Zachary HugYourPeople Park turned it into Bedford Falls. The "Wonderful Life" theme started with the parade in the morning and continued to the "Chri…
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4826 Main St., Zachary, will host its ninth annual Morning of Reflection from 8:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 11, in the Parish Hall. Kara Klein Oubre, speaker, singer and songwriter will present her personal testimony…
The Zachary Rotary Club welcomed Dr. Frederick "Jamie" Bohanon, of Lane Regional Medical Center, who spoke to the club about lifesaving efforts after an injury occurs. The "Stop The Bleed Save a Life" campaign raises awareness of basic actions peo…
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Boys and girls in Baker have an extra reason to stay off the naughty list because Santa Chief is pulling double duty in town. Police Chief Carl Dunn donned the red cap with his dress uniform to ride as the grand marshal of the annual Baker Christm…
On Dec. 6 at Bill Dotson Stadium in Scott, Keilon Brown, Zachary High School's four-year starter at quarterback, saw his high school career came to an end in the semifinals of the 2019 5A playoffs. The Broncos fell to the Acadiana Rams 21-14.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on Nov. 28-Dec. 5:
The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
In its final meeting of 2019, the Zachary City Council on Tuesday advanced two items related to new buildings for public safety agencies.
Search efforts are still underway for an elderly man from Zachary who has been missing since Oct. 27.
Paul Mier’s businesses have helped flavor the small-town goodness for which Zachary is known.
Lane Home Health to mark anniversary
NATCHITOCHES — Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts students Acacia Coker, of Zachary, and Sara Mixon, of Lake Charles, both members of the class of 2020, spent their summer vacation in North Carolina conducting research under two Duke…
The No. 5 seed Zachary Broncos return to the semifinals of the 5A playoffs for the sixth consecutive year with their win over the No. 20 seed Ruston Bearcats at L.J. “Hoss” Garrett Stadium on Nov. 29.
Todd Pourciau, dean of Innovative Learning and Academic Support at Baton Rouge Community College and board member for Adult Literacy Advocates of Greater Baton Rouge, spoke at the Zachary Rotarian Luncheon on Nov. 11.
Copper Mill Subdivision recently held a surprise birthday party for Bill and Olga Wilson, who recently turned 80 and 81.
Nakeisha Robertson Cleveland was appointed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council to the board of commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Doze Butler, who moved out of state.
Several support groups will meet in December at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., inZachary.
Jessica Roberts, landscape architect, recently held a ribbon-cutting for JR Designs LLC.
Owner Paige Antoine holds the scissors as 225 Sweet holds a ribbon-cutting. Orders can be made at 225sweets@gmail.com.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on Nov. 14-27:
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation recently presented a $209,940.67 dividend check to the City of Zachary.
Zachary school children, with the help of local agencies and volunteers, collected more than 9,000 pounds of food for the annual Zachary Food Pantry Pack the Pantry drive, said EeLin Golan, Food Pantry executive director.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
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…
Zachary City Council members were unable to agree Tuesday on who should fill the vacant District 2 council seat until an election can be held next year — meaning the decision will now fall to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
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Each year, the Zachary High Lady Broncos volleyball team has an end-of-the-year bash. This year, coach Cheri Perry and the team members took the money usually spent on the event and purchased gifts for those in need in the community.
Some people in Zachary know Dennis Flurry as the owner of the NAPA Auto Parts store on Main Street.
A hot pink unicorn may find her way into a crime scene or car accident.
Secret spies were briefed and commissioned for a special mission in the Zachary community. They are highly trained, equipped and disguised as kindergartners, but don’t underestimate them. They will find their targeted assets and bring effective ki…
CLINTON, Mississippi — Allyson Robertson, of Zachary, was named to the spring dean's list at Mississippi College.
Students G.J.P. and P.J., from the Debbie Jones’ fifth-grade class at Rains Intermediate in Emory, Texas, are asking for help.
As Thanksgiving ends, many people turn to Christmas activities. Zachary has lots of activities planned. If you know of something that should be added to the calendar, send the information to zachary@theadvocate.com.
Costumed presenters will conjure up the convivial fun of an 1816 Christmas party during the Magnolia Mound Christmas Faire from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the 1791 plantation house museum, 2161 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge.
The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
Mike Stewart and Susan Walker, of Denham Springs, are a living example of "Love on the Reservation." After more than 50 years of friendship, the couple found something new and exciting when they both attended an Istrouma Indian class reunion.
Christy Turner’s face may be one of the most recognized in Zachary.
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Broncos open playoffs with victory over district rival Live Oak
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on Nov. 8-14:
The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) 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 …
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Ezra Burden and Mike Lea share a common bond that brought them to the tiny park behind Lane Regional Medical Center.