Second of two parts The Village of Morganza may have seen better days in terms of business and residential presence, but that has not deterred residents from looking ahead. While the population …
The City of New Roads is gearing up its Fourth of July celebration at 210 Morrison Parkway, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday.
PORT ALLEN – The West Baton Rouge Museum pays homage to Pointe Coupée Parish’s Créole language, folklore and artistry this month with the exhibit “Kont Kréyol- yé.” “Kont Kréyol- …
The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce has announced its inaugural “4 Under 40 Awards.” This new recognition program will celebrate four young professionals who are making contributions to …
Darwin is at the Pointe Coupee Parish Animal Shelter, 9628 La. 1 (Morganza Highway), New Roads, and is looking for his permanent home. He is 1 to 2 years old and weighs 60 pounds. He is dog selective …
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A Rag Quilting Program will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the Innis Library Branch, 6444 La.
Young cooks can learn about great meals and how to prepare it at the Chef Camp sponsored by the LSU AgCenter. The camp, for ages 9 through 12, will be from 10 a.m.
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for participants for “INHALE,” an asthma study. The purpose of the INHALE research study is to better understand the role of nutrition in …
An investigation is underway to find the cause of fire that dealt considerable damage to a home Monday night in New Roads. The crew from Pointe Coupee Fire District 5 got the call around 8:56 p.m., …
Comments and input from Pointe Coupee Parish residents are being sought for a feasibility study of a proposed trail project along the Atchafalaya levees. A public meeting on the proposed Basin Trace …
Many False River residents can attest that there’s something timeless about the allure of a lakefront home in summer. For many people, it’s the ultimate escape – where mornings start with …
In 1893, Katharine Lee Bates wrote “America the Beautiful.” The lyrics reflect her great appreciation and love for the United States of America. Her words revealed gratitude for the extraordinary …
A teenage boy approached his youth minister and asked him, “How can God forgive a sinner? Isn’t He repulsed by all the hatred and jealousy that fills people’s hearts and minds?” The youth …
False River Academy varsity cheerleaders brought home a number of awards from the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp in San Destin, Fla. “Traditionally, we attend UCA Camp in Panama City …
The 2025 Pointe Coupee Parish 21st Century Summer Camp officially come to an end after a summer of learning, laughter and lasting memories. Students engaged in a variety of enrichment activities to …
The U.S. Senate’s final approval of President Donald Trump’s 2025-26 federal budget could have dire effects on rural health care, but the head of Pointe Coupee Parish’s only hospital said local …
Another change in route has taken shape amid construction of a new overpass at the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Allen. The traffic pattern shifted on La.
Rose is at the Pointe Coupee Parish Animal Shelter, 9628 La. 1 (Morganza Highway), New Roads, and is looking for her permanent home. She was dumped near the Sherburne Wildlife Area. She is older than …
While big cities such as New York boast about its iconic cultural institutions and unmatched energy, or Miami, with its vibrant art scene and global appeal, there are countless smaller communities …