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Here’s what’s on the ballot as St. James Parish residents commence early voting

St. James Parish residents began visiting the polls on Saturday in early voting to decide whether to renew ...

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Court allows lawsuit on environmental racism in St James Parish to proceed

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by ...

Local

River Region parish principals named semifinalists for state honors

The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the teachers, principals, and early childhood leaders who were semifinalists and ...

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Court rules St. James Parish breached state law by holding secret meetings over proposed chemical plant

A district court judge ruled that St. James Parish violated state transparency laws by holding secret meetings with ...

Football

Friday high school playoff football scores

Seven high schools from the River Parishes, the area along the Mississippi River northwest of New Orleans, comprising ...

St. James Parish

Friday high school football scores: Nov 1

Friday’s high school football scores St James 14, Patterson 0 Lutcher 48, Morgan City 0 St Charles Catholic ...

Local

State data shows sharp drop in St. John the Baptist Parish high school graduation rates

The high school graduation rates in St John the Baptist parish have experienced a decline within the last ...

Local Events

Maurepas Swamp Project public meeting set for Oct. 23

A public meeting is set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Garyville Magnet to discuss the upcoming ...

News

HUD announces almost $500,000 to prevent youth homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young ...

St. James Parish

St. James Parish recognizes locals for outstanding service

At a recent St. James Parish council meeting, Parish President Pete Dufresne recognized two local residents for their ...

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