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Maggie Brian is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship, a news release said. A 2019 graduate of Silliman Institute, Brian is the daughter of Michael and Patti Brian, of Slaughter.
NATCHITOCHES — On May 17, the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts held its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony to honor the Class of 2019. The ceremony celebrated personal character, academic excellence and development of skills in eac…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA’s Farm Service Agency will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Friday.
Families gathered Saturday at Howell Park for Reel Dads 2019, an event planned to build long-term memories between a father and child.
Mayor David Amrhein and Zachary leaders recently joined Copper Mill Elementary fifth grade students at the Composition Café. The goal of the Composition Café is to allow students to share their writing throughout the year with members of their community.
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Approximately 170 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University students were conferred masters, bachelors or associate degrees during the university’s commencement exercises at 2 p.m. May 18 in the Raising Cane’s River Center Exhibition Hall.
MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Bailee Weston earned a 4.0 GPA during the spring 2019 semester and recognition on Southern Arkansas University's President's List.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City University announced Zachary students have made the honor rolls.
NATCHITOCHES — The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts honored the 35th graduating class during its annual Commencement Ceremony on May 18 in Northwestern State University’s Prather Coliseum. Louisiana first lady Donna Edwards was the…
LSU undergraduate students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours who earned grade-point averages of 4.0 or higher during the semester are listed on the President’s Honor Roll. Undergraduate students who earned grade-point averages of 3.5 to 3.99 in…
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on May 23-30:
HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University conferred degrees on 1,100 graduates May 18 at the university’s commencement ceremony.
A bid to raise the security deposits on water and gas meters failed Tuesday at the Zachary City Council when members couldn’t agree on how much the rates should be increased.
All lanes of Highland Road will be closed nightly at its intersection with Interstate 10 in the southeastern corner of East Baton Rouge Parish beginning Monday night (June 17) as part of a project to widen the interstate to six lanes, state offici…
Recently, Mimi Bennett’s second grade students at Rollins Place Elementary School wrote letters to Zachary Mayor David Amrhein as part of a lesson on friendly letters.
Planning commission shoots down proposed Wicker Place subdivision; redesigned Adalyn Trails approved
Opponents of the proposed Wicker Place subdivision spent hours assailing the prospect of more houses, cars and flooding in their quiet corner of the city Monday before the Zachary Planning and Zoning Commission, which eventually decided to recomme…
A journey that started in Baton Rouge, crossed oceans, expressed compassion in the slums of Calcutta, witnessed the historic and spiritual significance of the Vatican, and currently resides in Zachary was celebrated Sunday when the Rev. Jeffery Ba…
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Random Zachary sports notes – In case you missed it
Coach William Myers led a sports and fitness camp at Northwestern Middle school last week.
Lane Regional Medical Center has several regular support groups and other events meeting in June at 6300 Main St., Zachary.
Dr. Kimberly Meiners has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, 2335 Church St., Suite E, Zachary.
LWCC, a workers' compensation carrier, presented a $75,686 dividend check to the City of Zachary, a news release said.
The Zachary Kiwanis Club joined with the HugYourPeople Park Committee to purchase a handicapped-accessible water drinking fountain.
At the end of May, Zachary High cheerleaders practiced for an upcoming competition.
McNeese State University awarded 764 diplomas to 730 candidates at the university’s spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Burton Coliseum.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on May 16-23:
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department for May 15-30:
BATON ROUGE — Sixty-one LSU graduates were awarded the LSU Distinguished Communicator Award during a ceremony May 9, as part of the university’s 298th commencement exercises.
BATON ROUGE — The LSU Ogden Honors College graduated 113 students and recognized outstanding seniors during the Ogden Honors College spring 2019 graduation ceremony.
1940s theme fundraiser set
Residents from in and around Zachary and St. Francisville lined the streets near downtown Zachary on May 21 as the inaugural Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride participants were cheered and applauded as they concluded the first leg of the day.
Our Star of Stars – Home Cooking? You betcha
NEW ORLEANS — A total of 504 graduates — more than 10% of whom earned summa cum laude honors — were awarded their degrees during Xavier University of Louisiana’s 92nd annual commencement May 11 at the University Convocation Center.
The City of Zachary announced the appointment of Deanna Mankins as the city’s chief financial officer. Mankins replaces Steve Nunnery, who will serve as the chief administrative officer after the recent retirement of former CAO Chris Calbert, a ne…
Francisca Comeaux, of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, recently spoke to the Zachary Rotary Club about nonprofit organizations and funding accounts. The foundation, which serves eight parishes in South Louisiana, manages over 300 charitable funds …
The city of Zachary was asked to speak to the Town and Country Reviewers Book Club on May 14 at the home of club member Denise Burdette.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Master Gardener Association’s Library Series returns to the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St., on June 20 with talks on “Beyond Basil: Year-Round Culinary Herbs” and “Hydroponics: You Don’t Have to Get Your Hands …
An anonymous 33-year-old from Zachary felt compelled to construct a Buddy Bench, which promotes friendship and discourages bullying, and donate it to the new HugYourPeople Community Park, a news release said.
Baton Rouge Community College held its 22nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17 in the Bonne Sante’ Health and Wellness Center on the Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge.
Area Boy Scouts and other groups took part in a solemn ceremony Saturday placing flags at the grave sites during the annual Flags at Port Hudson ceremony.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department for May 9-16:
Topgolf Baton Rouge, which opened in January at 10955 N. Mall Drive, will be the site for a National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana Clubs and Cocktails fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 5.
Southern University held its Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.
LSU graduated its largest class in history Friday at the 298th commencement exercises
Zachary officials are considering increasing the security deposit on water and gas meters.
Zachary High School's graduation ceremony was held May 16 at the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge.
The Rev. Jeff Bayhi will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a Mass at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary.
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