Drones and doorbells linked to law enforcement are part of a surveillance expansion Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton wants in place for his war on crime. Clayton said Tuesday …
A longtime member of the Pointe Coupee Hospital Board recently decided to pass the torch. Maurice Picard recently stepped down from the Pointe Coupee Hospital Board after 42 years. He withdrew his …
Longtime attorney and Iberville Parish Assessor James H. “Jimmy” Dupont died Friday. The native and longtime resident of Plaquemine died in Fairhope, Ala. He was 81. James Harry Dupont served 38 …
Crews spent four hours Saturday excavating a luxury car that rolled into False River, according to Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux. The driver – a Carencro man – was not in the …
Pointe Coupee Parish March 11, 2026 – March 17, 2026. This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those listed are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
It’s not too late for owners of classic automotives to register for the 17th Annual Spring Street Festival and Car Show, which rolls Saturday, March 14 in downtown New Roads. Festivities will …
Joint legislation filed by two local lawmakers seeks revisions and greater oversight on Louisiana’s Amusement Safety Rides Law. The recommendations are part of a joint bill filed by state Rep. …
A state lawmaker has made another attempt to discontinue mandatory inspection stickers, and this time he has Gov. Jeff Landry’s support. House Bill 838 by state Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall, …
A bill that would provide for transition to an appointed chief of police for the Town of Fordoche is among the items state Rep. Jeremy LaCombe has brought before the state House of Representatives …
A recently retired member of the Pointe Coupee Library Board looks at the facilities across the parish with a great sense of pride. Wylene Hurst saw the New Roads branch grow in terms of services …
BATON ROUGE – A proposed bridge years away from construction could already have a name associated with it. “The Donald J. Trump Expressway” would serve as the name for the Mississippi River …
BATON ROUGE — The crawfish industry is facing a labor shortage due to federal immigration caps as the state enters the start of the harvesting season, Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain said …
A local electricity co-op will be among the power providers to benefit from one of the newest and most efficient energy plants in the nation. The $750 million Kindle Magnolia Power Generating Station …
BATON ROUGE—State Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier both expressed concern Monday about a spate of bills that might give communities veto power over carbon capture …
New Roads police officers and concerned citizens packed the City Council chamber for the regular meeting Tuesday night, but no discussion took place regarding who will fill the vacancy. The item was …
This spring, CASA of the 18th JDC is inviting community members to “spring into advocacy” by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for children in foster care. As the …
City of St. Martinville Mayor Jason Willis has been named the Chairman of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA) Board of Directors for 2026. The City of New Roads is a member of LEPA, a …
Shintech Louisiana, LLC announced a $3.4 billion investment to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in the state. The project will include construction of a second ethylene unit and a fourth …
Pointe Coupee Parish February 25, 2026 – March 3, 2026. This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those listed are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
Residents in New Roads and across the nation need to remember an important virtue in life if they want to make America stronger, Lt. Gen Russell Honoré said. They need to help one another, he …