Pointe Coupee is among three parishes that is benefiting from an education coalition’s commitment to double literacy rates for Louisiana’s third graders. Teach for America’s “High Dosage …

With flu and respiratory virus activity currently elevated and cases more than doubled in the last few weeks, Acadian Ambulance encourages community members to take simple steps to stay healthy and …

Infrastructure upgrades and utility improvements, along with completion of some ongoing projects, will highlight the 2026 work list for Pointe Coupee Parish Government. The renovation to the Pointe …

The start of 2026 ushers a list of new laws that will bring issues ranging from highway safety to litigation and the state court system. The laws range to much stricter enforcement against …

A major project is set for completion, and a few others are on the drawing board for the City of New Roads in 2026. The work on the new sewer pump lift station should be complete within the first …

The current school year will mark a change in student accountability for Pointe Coupee Parish and all other public-school systems statewide in 2026. Seniors for the Class of 2026 will be the first to …

Elections this year will mark the first in Louisiana under a closed primary system, which will bring significant changes to the state electoral process. The changes in the system highlighted …

Legislation geared toward leadership in the town police department and work on a new water tower are the top projects on the 2026 agenda for the Town of Fordoche. The town will seek a law in this …

Upgrades in infrastructure will figure as the biggest priority for 2026 in the Village of Morganza, according to Mayor Clarence “Woots” Wells. Installation of new gas, water and sewer lines will …

Pointe Coupee Parish December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026. This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those listed are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

Pointe Coupee Parish December 24, 2025 – December 30, 2025 This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Those listed are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

Business Facilities has named Hyundai Steel’s manufacturing project in Ascension Parish the Platinum Deal of the Year for 2025, recognizing both the scale of the investment and the …

MARCH Parade Processions – Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux and Police Chief Louis Hamilton both said they would like to see the Community Center of Pointe Coupee and New Roads Lions Club …

As fireworks stands and tents experience increased business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to prioritize both safety and awareness when purchasing …

January - February

JUNE Main Street Receives Grant – The New Roads Main Street Program was among six in Louisiana that received a portion of the $1.9 million funneled to the state through federal grant programs. The …

OCTOBER Back on the Job– Six months after injuries he sustained in an accident while directing traffic on US 190, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Williams returned to work as a …

December 17, 2025 –
December 23, 2025
This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Those listed are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

Santa, Grinch highlight Yuletide parade

Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s (KLB) Clean Biz Partnership has achieved a major milestone, surpassing 1,000 participating businesses in 49 parishes and 44 chambers of commerce in 33 parishes. This …