Crowds will likely exceed 100,000 during New Roads Mardi Gras festivities in less than four weeks, but proper connectivity may be less likely during the carnival events. Additional equipment to …
A new chief is at the helm of the Fordoche Police Department, but he is a familiar face to law enforcement. Pat Bizette went unopposed in a special election to fill the vacancy after followed the …
Archbishop Shelton Fabre, a native of New Roads who served as pastor at two local Catholic parishes, was elected chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. Fabre was one of …
Delays on monthly utility bill mailouts in the City of New Roads have caused worry for city customers and frustration among City Council members on how to eliminate the problems. Council members …
Pointe Coupee Parish Arrests January 15, 2025 – January 21, 2025. This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff ’s Office.
A “zero tolerance” approach will be in effect when the City of New Roads hosts its annual Mardi Gras festivities, Police Chief Louis Hamilton said Tuesday. The announcement comes amid concerns …
Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to secure federal approval for its plan to deploy $1.355 billion in Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding through ConnectLA’s …
The Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention has announced its latest efforts in the fight against human trafficking during Human Trafficking Prevention Month. These initiatives include …
Man faces multiple counts in woman’s alleged beating A New Roads man remained in custody Wednesday after he was accused of severely beating a woman Saturday. New Roads police arrested Ja’Quan …
The snowstorm didn’t cancel, only postponed, Anita Lejeune’s free art workshops last week at two library branches. The first workshop, sponsored by the Art Council of Pointe Coupee, at the …
Retired U.S. Army Lt.
“Everyone who does evil hates the light. They will not come to the light because it will reveal all the bad things they have done.
Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free breastfeeding class from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb.
The Pointe Coupee Early Childhood Coalition will hold a Family 2025 Resource Fair from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
Sports fandom runs deep in America. For many, supporting a team isn’t just a pastime – it’s a lifelong commitment.
Grocers normally cherish the sight of customers loading their buggies with food items. Circumstances last week led to a different situation.
The Pointe Coupee Parish Council in a special meeting Tuesday rejected a proposal to settle litigation on a request to approve the opening of a group home in Lettsworth. Council members unanimously …
Qualifying ends Friday for two races that will go on the ballot for a March 29 election. Voters in the Town of Fordoche will be asked to select a chief of police to fill the remainder of the term for …
A gala Tuesday night in New Roads previewed and celebrated the city’s first-ever night parade. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf ’s gathering at Ma Mama’s Kitchen in New Roads featured the introduction …
