West Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide March 29 on renewal of a 4.1-mill, 10-year property tax to fund its library system. The millage rate is the same amount the parish has collected over the …
The Louisiana Energy Power Authority (LEPA), which provides electrical power to the City of New Roads, now has another member Minden is the 13th city to become a “full requirements” member …
Special to The Banner A musical lineup including Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. amp; the Zydeco Twisters will be on hand at the 10th annual Lane Foundation Code Red Chili amp; Salsa Cook-off from 9 a.m.
Long before the pandemic redefined the workplace, major business deals were already happening far from the traditional boardroom. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp’s Jan Koum famously …
In commemoration of Black History Month, the students of Rougon Elementary Junior High School visited the Mississippi National Civil Rights Museum and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National …
In highlighting March as Women’s History Month, we take time to honor a 109 year old living legend, Mildred Edwards Duhe Bowie, born January 19, 1916, in New Orleans Louisiana to Timothy and Grace …
The guns will sound again at the Port Hudson State Historic Site for the annual Siege of Port Hudson Reenactment on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30. This will be the 163rd anniversary of the siege …
The energy industry is evolving, and Pointe Coupee Electric officials say they will keep up with the changing times. Pointe Coupee Electric will transition to a market-based contract for energy, …
A spring tradition continued Sunday when anglers converged along False River for the 45th Annual Maggio GMC/Kiwanis Club of Pointe Coupee Open Fishing Tournament. A total of 51 teams entered the …
Early voter turnout in Pointe Coupee Parish for the four Louisiana constitutional amendments on the March 29 ballot exceeded Registrar of Voters Shanika Olinde’s expectations. It also was stronger …
Search crews recovered the body of a Morganza man who had been missing for nearly two weeks. The body of James Gage was found March 11 near the Mississippi River levee at Morganza, Pointe Coupee …
A single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on La. 1 in Oscar took the life of a pedestrian, according to Louisiana State Police.
The New Roads City Council is seeking ways it can reduce delays and increase safety measures for its annual Mardi Gras parades. Parade organizers and council members addressed issues during a lengthy …
Pointe Coupee Parish Arrests February 26, 2025 – March 3, 2025. This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The 45th Annual Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee Open Bass Tournament is scheduled for Sunday at the False River Public Landing in downtown New Roads. Entry fee is $175 before Sunday and $200 on the day of …
Pointe Coupee Master Gardeners have scheduled three plant sales over the next three months. The plant sales will be held from 8 a.m.
A new member of the Pointe Coupee Historical Society has taken up residence on the third floor of the Julien Poydras Museum and Art Center. Jimbo White, of Ventress, donated “Moby,” a 13-foot-4 …
Tickets still remain for the Pointe Coupee Historical Society Annual Jazz Brunch. The brunch will be held at 11 a.m.
