St. James Parish

Bonfire Lighting in River Parishes Moved to December 23rd Due to Weather

The traditional Christmas Eve Lighting of the Bonfires, a hallmark event in Louisiana’s River Parishes, has been preemptively…

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Terry Prejean Sentenced to Two Years for Drug Possession

In a recent court proceeding, Terry Prejean, a 33-year-old resident of Darrow, Louisiana, has been sentenced to two…

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RPCC Nursing Students Get Virtual Reality Equipment

River Parishes Community College (RPCC) has innovatively stepped into the future of nursing education by integrating virtual reality…

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Louisiana pension funds hold steady after rocky financial year

By Victor Skinner The Center Square The Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee approved valuations for four of the…

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Gun Violence is A Reflection of Us All

In the streets of Bogalusa, Louisiana, a sadly familiar scene unfolds—the mournful wail of sirens, the piercing flash…

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Your Guide to Louisiana’s Fireworks Season

BATON ROUGE – The final fireworks sales season of the year kicks off today, so the State Fire…

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Louisiana releases 2023 teacher preparation quality rating system data

Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Education today released the latest results of the state’s Teacher Preparation…

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St. Joan of Arc Catholic School students star in 101 Dalmatians

LaPlace – On Saturday dozens of St. Joan of Arc Catholic School students filled the St. John Theatre…

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Woman arrested for alleged Louisiana SPCA van theft

LaPlace — A North Carolina woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a Louisiana SPCA van. A woman entered…

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Godchaux-Henderson Sugar diagnosed with cancer secure cash benefits from multiple private trusts

Reserve – Plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits.  Lung cancer,…