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911 district running short of funds

  • By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
  • Updated

An anticipated shortfall in revenue and a need for money to replace aging technology has left the Pointe Coupee Parish 911 Commission in a quandary on how it will maintain its level of service.

Main Street program wins accreditation

Main Street program wins accreditation

  • By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
  • Updated

The New Roads Main Street Program was selected along with 25 other communities across Louisiana to earn national accreditation through the Main Street Program, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announced last week.

Legislators say session productive

  • By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor

A move toward tax reform, revenue for roads and bridges and a hike in salaries for K-12 personnel were big victories in the 2021 legislative session last week, according to two lawmakers who represent Pointe Coupee Parish.

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Alpha Lambda chapter updated on Fleur de Lis

Alpha Lambda chapter updated on Fleur de Lis

  • Special to The Banner

Fifteen members of the Alpha Lambda chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma society met on May 22 for their last meeting of the year at Not Your Mama’s Restaurant in Livonia.

Grants launch students into art forms

  • Staff report

Grants from several sources helped students at the STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee this academic year experience various aspects of art in art classes.

Dance academy sets 22nd recital with movie theme

Dance academy sets 22nd recital with movie theme

  • Special to The Banner

Pointe Coupee Dance Academy will present its 22nd annual recital, “Let’s Go to the Movies,” at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at The Dunham School’s Brown-Holt Theater.

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He tells us: God is always for you

  • By Sharlotte Brian

Below is a message “from above.” If it applies to you, I hope it blesses you, if you feel it is for a friend, then pass it along:

Is a 529 plan the right plan

  • By Dean Martin Edward Jones financial advisor dean.martin@edwarddjones.com

If you have young children, or grandchildren, you may be thinking of ways to save for their future educational needs. You might consider a 529 plan, which offers tax advantages and other benefits.

Being a sage could help others

  • By Chris David CDavid@reliableproduction.com

There once was a Knight who traveled a long distance to find a Sage who lived deep in the forest far away from the civilized world. After searching for weeks, he found the cave where the wise man was purported to live.

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