A statewide salmonella bacterial infection has caused the sporadic mortality of some wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.
The first day of April provided a smorgasbord of Zachary High School sports. Within a half-mile radius, there was a celebration of the 2021 5A State Basketball Champions at Walk-On's, a home district 4-5A softball game between Zachary and Denham S…
The Rev. Ricky Willis, lead pastor at Zachary United Methodist Church, has announced his retirement from the ministry with the United Methodist Church after 38 years, seven of those with the Zachary congregation.
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Community policing initiatives help establish ties between police departments and the communities they serve. The first of many Community Policing Unit cookouts was March 18 to introduce police officers in a casual, social setting while enjoying b…
In the fitness space, CrossFit has staked a claim as one of the most popular fitness programs available.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on March 26-April 1:
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The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s Division of the Arts is accepting applications for grants to provide relief directly to individual Louisiana artists impacted during the pandemic or other natural disasters in 2020. The deadline to s…
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently announced the Wetland Education Teacher Workshop 2021, a coastal awareness workshop for science, history and social studies teachers.
Lane Pediatrics announces the addition of pediatrician Dr. Lacey Clark to its practice, 6110 Main St., Zachary. She joins Dr. Jacob LeBas, who established Lane Pediatrics in 2017.
Dana Bellefontaine, infection preventionist and employee health coordinator, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2020 MVP of the Year.
Louisiana Tech University announced the names of students on its fall quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists.
BATON ROUGE — LSU Pre-College announced its decision to hold on-campus courses this summer for middle and high school students.
The Zachary Charity League recently approved more than $10,000 in teacher grant applications. The grants are intended to assist teachers by providing funding for special projects and educational tools.
Another week rolls around and Zachary High School has two new state champions. For those not keeping count, 2021 is starting to look like the year of champions for the Broncos.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is providing text messages for important news from its email newsletters.
While some people met the early challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by bringing Netflix specials or catching up on sleep, Louisiana Tech University mechanical engineering junior Ben Grice, of Zachary, used the spare time to design and build an ele…
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on March 19-25:
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The Zachary High drama department staged a production of "The Crucible" March 26 and March 28.
The Zachary Charity League held its annual Easter Bunny photo fundraiser Saturday at the Historic Village Gazebo.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the fulvous whistling duck will be the featured species of the 2022 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition. The fulvous whistling duck will be this …
The Junior League of Baton Rouge’s annual Touch A Truck fundraiser will celebrate its sixth anniversary from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17 with an interactive big truck drive-thru experience at the BREC State Fairgrounds.
Cyclists participating in the Highway 61 Challenge traveled through West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Saturday during a four-day, 500-mile journey from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Orleans.
On March 24, the Zachary Police Department Criminal Investigations Division along with Zachary Police Department Uniform Patrol and Baton Rouge Fire Department Arson Investigations division executed a warrant roundup within the city limits of Zach…
River Region Art Association is looking for artists to share their work for its annual Community Art Exhibit.
Four students representing Centenary College in Shreveport at the 2021 Bilateral Regional Model Arab League competition earned top honors March 6-7.
Registered dietitian nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living, a news release said.
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Aarian Pittman brings her three children to the Groom Road park in Baker for fun, fresh air and exercise, but thanks to a new literacy tool, a walk in the park can include reading a good book while enjoying much that nature and the library have to offer.
Zachary High School's track and field teams logged lots of points Thursday at the National Guard Zachary Invitational.
Kaelin Keller grew up in the Zachary-Pride community with strong passions for the arts, but with the practical realization that her career path would never involve painting or printmaking. Now that the recent college graduate is in an internship a…
On March 13, the Zachary High boys basketball team accomplished what no other team since 1966 has accomplished.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone and undisturbed, a news release said.
During March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites everyone to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, by developing a nutritious eating plan. The group also encourages individuals and families to begin or continue regul…
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is ready to welcome new prospective students with a socially distanced, outdoor open house event on Saturday.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on March 12-18:
Lane holding March blood drive
Some schools in the Baton Rouge area were canceling afternoon activities and planning to dismiss early on Wednesday because of severe weather that is forecast to come into the Baton Rouge region.
BREC offers summer camp registration for East Baton Rouge Parish residents beginning 9 a.m. March 20 and on March 30 for out-of-parish residents. Parents or guardians may register in person at the facility of their choice or online at webtrac.brec…
Zachary High students staged the play "Father Comes Home from the Wars, Parts 1, 2, and 3" by Suzan-Lori Parks in late February.
Four teams from Zachary Cheer Athletics, 5500 Firestation Road, placed well in the Victory Athletics-Louisiana Showdown in Mandeville on Feb. 20.
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department on March 5-11:
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BATON ROUGE — Even if you registered for federal assistance because you suffered hurricane damage last year, you must re-register for assistance if you incurred damage from February’s winter storms Feb. 11-19, a news release said. Having received …
Appointments for 2,400 COVID-19 vaccines are available for those eligible according to Louisiana Department of Health guidelines.
LAKE CHARLES — Zachary pulled away in the second half of its 58-44 Class 5A semifinal win over Walker on Wednesday night, moving to within 32 minutes of a state championship.
Northwestern Elementary School was one of several in Louisiana and 500 in the U.S. to receive an appreciation box from Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon-authorized retailer, a news release said.
The Comite River Diversion Canal, a long-awaited flood-control channel for the Baton Rouge area, is expected to take a year longer than anticipated to build and won't be finished until December 2022, federal officials say.
Nearly a century has passed since Leland College opened its reopened its doors in Baker. Little evidence remains of the classrooms, football field, or dormitories, but a group of trustees still controlling the property give testament to Leland’s l…