Voters in large portions of East and West Feliciana parishes and the northern part of Zachary will choose from among five candidates who are largely industry- or state-employed community members pushing for growth as their next state representative.
Students from the Zachary High School Agriculture Science program were among the Louisiana youths recognized for their knowledge, skill and communication abilities at the 84th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held Feb. 9-16 at the Lamar-Dixon Ex…
When "Rumpelstiltskin: A Comedy" by Peg Herring takes the Northwestern Middle stage Saturday, all eyes will be on the colorful characters from the classic fairy tale.
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BATON ROUGE — Pelican State Credit Union announced two new $1,000 scholarship awards designed to benefit students who have excelled in specific areas outside of their scholastic record, bringing the total awarded to 2019 high school graduates to $15,000.
Registration is open for Girl Scout resident camp sessions between June 2 and July 7 at Camp Marydale in St. Francisville and Camp Whispering Pines in Independence.
Liz Owen was recently recognized by the Lane Auxiliary for 37 years of volunteer service.
Lori Carruth, a registered nurse, has been named director of and surgical services at Lane Regional Medical Center.
COLUMBIA, Missouri — Rhonda Landry, Shelter Insurance Companies agent in Zachary, has been honored as one of Shelter’s highest-achieving sales representatives, based on overall 2018 agency operations.
Zachary area Girl Scouts marked World Thinking Day on Feb. 9 with an event that allowed the girls to "visit" countries and participate in activities associated with the culture there.
Zachary High baseball held a reunion and introduction event Friday and Saturday.
Zachary Rotarians attended the annual Rotary District 6200 Mid-Year Assembly Jan. 26 in Lafayette.
Zachary area Allstate agents recently teamed up to donate $8,000 to the Regional Veterans Park Association, a news release said.
Oklahoma City University announced Lauren Smith, of Zachary, has been named to the fall 2018 dean's honor roll.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Jan. 31- Feb. 7:
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7:
A Zachary city councilman who felt slighted that he didn’t get to appoint someone to the Planning and Zoning Commission earlier this year will get to do so in 2021 after Mayor David Amrhein on Tuesday gave up one of his two picks to the seven-memb…
The theme for the 20th anniversary CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade Feb. 17 will be "The Roaring ’20s," with dogs and their owners encouraged to dress in flapper costumes, zoot suits and other 1920s garb.
Deadline approaches for occupational license renewals
Zachary city officials are planning to permanently close on Feb. 18 the curved portion of East Central Avenue that runs from an intersection near Rollins Place Elementary School to La. 19 — a move prompted by an agreement with the company that own…
Ethan Clay began cultivating classical music dreams as a fifth-grader cellist in Chicago. One of those dreams shared by musicians across the globe, playing Carnegie Hall, becomes a reality this week when the Zachary High junior takes the renowned …
Broncos powerlifting team kicks off season
February is Black History Month; it’s a time to reflect on the nation’s African-American communities and America’s diversity, a news release said.
The Zachary Kiwanis Club made a donation for the Hug Your People Community Park.
Looking for a way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day? The nonprofit Red Stick Sound is offering to send a quartet to sing to a loved love. The Valentine's Day serenade will cost $50 if preordered and $80 when ordered on Feb. 14.
Officers for Zachary Chapter 5432 AARP were installed Jan. 9.
NATCHITOCHES — The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts will be hosting its last Exploration Day of the school year from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Eighth- through eleventh-graders, along with their families, who are interested in ge…
The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association kicks off its 2019 series of gardening presentations with talks on roses and pruning at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Kyle David Hostetler, of Zachary, was named to the University of Alabama dean's list for fall 2018.
Metro Councilwoman Chauna Banks is hosting information sessions on how to acquire property in East Baton Rouge Parish. The event is free and open to the public. The meeting will include details on getting title insurance and paying the outstanding taxes.
Lane Regional Medical Center announced its recent recognition as a Gift Shining Star designated hospital for breast-feeding, a news release said.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Jan. 24-31:
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road, is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Ad…
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department for Jan. 22-30:
A security consulting firm will visit two Zachary schools later this week to make recommendations on how to make the campuses safer.
Among the tens of thousands of participants for the Jan. 18 “March for Life Rally” in Washington, D.C., were eight members of Zachary's St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Youth Ministry, a news release said.
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Basketball standouts Osha Cummings and Mya McDaniels are team leaders in assists. They lend a hand when needed to help other players succeed. The entire Lady Bronco’s squad followed that lead by assisting those in need at an area women’s shelter.
Zachary High School's drama department's production of "The Piano Lesson" starts Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Zachary High School Visual and Performing Arts Center, 4100 Bronco Lane.
Zachary soccer team celebrates Senior Night
'The Wild One,' right, a migratory white pelican that has been wintering for the past three years at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, tussles over a capelin (a fish similar to a herring) with one of the zoo's two white pelican 'permanent residents,' as the…
Jan. 14 celebrated the beginning of the city’s third term in office under the current administration, while also recognizing another year of dedicated efforts by city employees. This fresh start serves to continue positive and effective change for…
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department for Jan. 10-22: