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EARLY FEAST | Free Thanksgiving dinners provide residents a boost amid tighter COVID-19 restrictions

By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
Updated Nov 26, 2020

Thanksgiving gatherings generally take place on a Thursday, but the City of New Roads gave Pointe Coupee Parish residents a one-day jump on the feast.

COVID restrictions force postponement of book signing

Staff Report
Updated Nov 25, 2020

Phase II coronavirus restrictions and guidelines have forced postponement of the schedule “Book Launch/Signing and Birthday Party” for local author Arthur J. Gremillion.

Greetings from the Grinch

John Dupont | The Banner
Nov 24, 2020

The Grinch gives a reminder for Market at the Mill patrons who attended the event during the weekend. The annual event drew a solid turnout over the weekend.

School Board eyes central office options

By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
Nov 24, 2020

The Pointe Coupee Parish School District may soon move forward on plans for its central office, more than 12 years after Hurricane Gustav caused extensive damage to its original office on Morganza Highway.

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Living centers challenged during holidays

By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
Updated Nov 24, 2020

A Thanksgiving holiday during a pandemic creates a different feeling for most Americans, but it’s more challenging for at least one sector.

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Around PC

Union local pitches in for santizer

By Lynne Hancock United Steel Workers Communications
Nov 24, 2020

When hand sanitizer became scarce at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, it did not take long for Local 13-12 members and other non-represented employees to realize the great opportunity they had to assist health-care workers and first-responders.

Kiwanis Club awards six educational grants

Special to The Banner
Nov 24, 2020

The Kiwanis Club of Pointe Coupee announced the winners of its annual educational awards competition for Pointe Coupee Parish teachers.

Memorial Boulevard sign honors two land donators

Reporter/Layout
Nov 19, 2020

A new sign recognizes the men who donated the land that created a new road in New Roads and spurred economic growth of the area.

Sports

SPORTS ROUNDUP | CHSPC posts victory against Central-Jonesville, Livonia falls to Plaquemine

Staff Report
Updated Nov 25, 2020

Catholic-PC outscored Central-Jonesville 19-9 in the fourth quarter to win its season opener 57-39 on Nov. 17.

PLAYOFF PREVIEW | Livonia travels to Shreveport to face Huntington for first-round Class-4A playoff fare

By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
Updated Nov 25, 2020

LIVONIA -- The Livonia Wildcats hope the make the most of a long trip for the first round of postseason action.

PLAYOFF PREVIEW | CHSPC awaits 5-1A foe Sacred Heart-VP for first round of Division IV-Select playoffs

Reporter/Layout
Updated Nov 25, 2020

NEW ROADS -- The Catholic-Pointe Coupee Hornets got the District 5-1A crown last week but have little time to celebrate as they open the Division IV state playoffs this Friday.

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Tunstall, Janet Clay

Nov 24, 2020

Cicero, Chad Patrick

Nov 24, 2020

Taylor, Natalie

Nov 12, 2020

Opinion

Give the less fortunate a reason to feel thankful

Updated Nov 25, 2020

We’ve reached the Thanksgiving holiday, and it may likely bear the description that seems to describe the way it plays out this year.

Letter to the editor

Updated Nov 24, 2020

Be thankful for our health givers

It’s not Thanksgiving’s fault; it’s just a holiday-

Reporter/Layout
Updated Nov 24, 2020

You know, Thanksgiving gets a bum rap.

Pointes of Interest

Man’s best friend Dogs played important role in police career for Lester David

By John Dupont, P.C. Banner editor
Nov 24, 2020

Lester David loved to work with people during his decades of service in law enforcement, but the human element ran a close race with another facet.

Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines

Updated Nov 19, 2020

Ceremony honors those who served

Flag honors grads, to teach students protocol

Staff report
Updated Nov 19, 2020

Livonia High School is flying a new American flag in its front courtyard, as a dedication to two recent graduates, and as part of instruction on the handling and care of the flag.

Lagniappe

When relatives act like a turkey on Turkey Day

By Sharlotte Brian
Nov 24, 2020

When relatives act like a turkey on Turkey Day

Positive Thoughts for a Positive Life

By Sharlotte Brian
Nov 19, 2020

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” –Willie Nelson

Hospital specialist focuses on diabetes

Special to The Banner
Nov 19, 2020

Diabetes is associated with severe morbidity and premature death, according to Fonda McKneely, RN liaison with Pointe Coupee Homebound Health.

Online Features

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Early voting comprised 30 percent turnout in Pointe Coupee Parish -- more than elections with 28 precincts parishwide. It also drew more than 1 million voters statewide. Do you believe early voting is a better choice ?

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