Free Narcan (naloxone) distribution boxes have been installed at the Innis, Livonia, Morganza and New Roads library branches. A partnership between Arbor Family Health, Pointe Coupee Parish …
Further delays in the impact studies for a proposed Mississippi River bridge between Plaquemine and St. Gabriel drew frustration from members of the board addressing the project, including Iberville …
A woman was arrested after a shooting Tuesday at a Ventress convenience store, according to the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alajanae Davis, 26, allegedly opened fire inside LA Express, …
Pointe Coupee Parish Arrests July 2, 2025–July 8, 2025 This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those listed are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
Judge Timothy Marcel has been named the new state judicial outreach liaison, according to an announcement by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Marcel is the third judge to serve in this role, …
There are places in America that seem to have it all – where locals don’t just live, they thrive. Maybe it’s the easy pace of a beach town where mornings start with surfing and end with sunset …
ZACHARY — Lane Regional Medical Center, in collaboration with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is hosting the “A-HEC of a Summer” program. The program is a hands-on …
There’s a quotation about the importance of setting goals that says, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” You probably have dreams about retirement, …
Pointe Coupee Parish Government should consider an administrative branch to strengthen and unify its five fire districts, according to a former state fire marshal. An appointed manager to oversee the …
The Pointe Coupee Parish Council approved a roll-forward on the millage rate for two fire districts, one of which is facing a shortfall for the fiscal year. Millage rates will roll forward for Fire …
School begins in one month in Pointe Coupee Parish, but uncertainty continues regarding the future of federal funding for the next school year. As with virtually every other school system nationwide, …
Students in Pointe Coupee Parish public schools showed modest growth in LEAP scores, based on results the Louisiana Department of Education released last week. The percentile represents test scores …
Incorrect days and a partial phone number were included in a story on the McAlvain School of Dance, Gymnastics and Martial Arts’ 47th annual dance recital in the June 19 edition of The Banner. Fall …
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee has announced its Student Council for the 2025-26 school year. Senior Emily Bonaventure will be the Student Council president, while junior Ava Moreau will be vice …
Lucky 7’s Barbershop has been selected as the June Business of the Month by the Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce. Located on New Roads Street in the heart of New Roads, the veteran-owned …
BATON ROUGE – LSU Ag-Center LaHouse Research and Education Center will host its Storm-Ready Open House at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26.
Applications are being accepted for the annual Harvest Festival Pageant scheduled Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Julien Poydras Museum and Art Center, 500 W.
The 25th annual Janell La-Combe Co-Ed Softball Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Fordoche Ball Park, 4368 Giordano, Fordoche.
The figs are green, plump and plentiful. It’s fig harvest season in Louisiana, and soon it will be time to use the delicious, nutritious fruit in preserves, baked treats and other goodies.
