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Burn ban underway in East Feliciana Parish after firefighters battle 15 fires in one day

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
12 hrs ago

East Feliciana Parish Police Jury President Louis Kent urged parish residents Tuesday to heed a ban on open outdoor burning after parish firefighters battled 15 separate blazes on La. 67 north…

Livingston Parish School Board candidates discuss how to handle teacher pay, other issues

BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD | Staff writer
19 hrs ago

Meet the Livingston Parish School Board District 2 candidates

Ascension Parish's famous Jambalaya Festival is moving — and parts will be inside

BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

After years of fun in the heart of Gonzales, the annual Jambalaya Festival will be moving next year.

Around the Felicianas for Oct. 23, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Slaughter Fall Festival

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Zachary Police bookings for Oct. 10-16, 2024

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Oct. 10-16:

WVFC makes SAFE donations

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community met Oct. 2 at the BBQ Station Restaurant in Independence.

Zachary council questions why its taking so long to revise development code

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Oct 22, 2024

Zachary City Council members aren’t happy about how long it’s taking an outside firm to revise key sections of the city’s development code — a delay they believe is impeding enforcement of exi…

St Amant takes lead in rivalry with East Ascension

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Oct 22, 2024

Arguably the best rivalry in Louisiana high school football lived up to its billing as St. Amant edged East Ascension 17-12 Friday at Spartan Stadium.

Around Ascension for Oct. 23, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Early voting continues

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Oct. 23, 2024

Community news report
Updated 11 hrs ago

The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:

Zachary High choir sings national anthem at New Orleans Pelican’s Game

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

The Zachary High School choir had a successful evening in New Orleans Oct. 7 as its members accepted an invitation to sing the national anthem at the New Orleans Pelicans' preseason game again…

St. Francisville celebrates Halloween early with Trunk-or-Treat

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

The West Feliciana Sports Park was filled with costumed children and adults Oct. 17 for its Truck-or-Treat celebration.

Around Livingston for Oct. 23, 2024

BY DARLENE Denstorff | Community News Editor
Oct 22, 2024

Early voting runs through Oct. 29

Nature on the Geaux brings wildlife presentation to Livingston Parish Book Festival

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Nature on the Geaux, which aims to foster a deeper connection to wildlife and nature through engaging and educational programs, will present a special “Creepy Critters” show during this year’s…

North Oaks Cardiology Clinic welcomes physician assistant Hailey Detillier

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Physician Assistant Hailey M. Detillier has joined North Oaks Cardiology Clinic’s network of providers.

Firefighters bring fire safety tips to children at local day cares, preschools

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Members of the St. Amant and Fifth Ward Volunteer Fire Department recently shared fire safety tips with children during visits to La Petite Day Care, Safe Harbor Day Care, Kidz Corner Day Care…

Donaldsonville shopping event raises money for and awareness of domestic violence center

BY WENDY LOUP | Contributing writer
Oct 22, 2024

The city of Donaldsonville hosted Saturday’s Holly Jolly Hope Fest to bring awareness to domestic violence with proceeds benefiting the Iris Domestic Violence Center.

Ascension Veterans Memorial Park wins grant to refurbish park in time for Veterans Day program

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Ascension Veterans Memorial Park was awarded a $13,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation to refurbish the park ahead of its annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 11.

WoodmenLife donates two trees to new Zachary police station through the Giving Together Program

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

On Oct. 11, a tree-planting ceremony took place at the new Zachary police station, which is scheduled to open later this year.

Zachary Rotary hears from Zachary Food Pantry

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Zachary Rotary heard from Austin Rinehardt, who gave an update about the Zachary Food Pantry.

Zachary High student brings awareness of visually impaired residents to East Baton Rouge Parish

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Zachary High School senior Sa’Lynn Woodside has been a champion for the visually impaired throughout her high school career.

Zachary Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cuttings with two business Oct. 15

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

On Oct. 15, the Zachary Chamber of Commerce was part of two ribbon-cuttings in town.

Zachary City Council recognizes several of October's awareness themes

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

At its Oct. 8 meeting, the Zachary City Council took time to raise awareness for Down syndrome and breast cancer.

Assisi Heights celebrates October

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Assisi Heights residents recently celebrated October birthdays.

East Feliciana Parish bookings from Sept. 15-Oct 10, 2024

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Sept. 15

Boucherie and Balloons crowns jambalaya, cracklin cooking champs

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

After three days of competition, Jacob Mayer and Farrell Kilburn took home the Boucherie and Balloon Festival cracklin-cooking championship.

St. Amant High FFA's Boo at the Barn combines Halloween with farm-related activities

BY WENDY LOUP | Contributing writer
Oct 22, 2024

Mechanical bull rides, a petting zoo and pumpkin decorating were a few of the many agriculture-related activities offered Saturday at St. Amant High School’s 15th annual Boo at the Barn.

St. Amant Homecoming court announced

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

It's Homecoming week for St. Amant High.