The Morganza Cultural District will bring the holiday revelry of Christmas to the Morganza High School site from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Livonia High students in the Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) program recently attended an inspirational and motivational seminar conducted by two Pointe Coupee Parish natives.
Pointe Coupee General Hospital, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in November, was named ‘Business of the Month by the Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce. Attending the ceremony were, from left, Chamber board members Mark Wahl and Gerald Bordelon, Dr. Ashley Bordelon, Dr. Carl McLemore, P…
Ten early-childhood teachers celebrated the completion of their Early Childhood Ancillary Course requirements Nov. 14 that will lead to their Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials.
Dawn Marie Daigle and Michael David Chauffe Jr. were united in the sacrament of holy matrimony on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lakeland.
Max Major, 7, recently killed his first deer, a six-point, 155-pound buck, at Ole Miss Hunting Club. He is the son of Seth and Krista Major of Morganza.
Karen Hebert, of WoodmenLife Chapter 1154, presents Lynda Leonard the Regional Fraternalist of The Year Award for Louisiana at the recent WoodmenLife Annual Awards Banquet.
Livonia High School’s Beta Club and Student Council recently held a food drive to benefit the needy in the school community.
The Lakeview 4-H Club held its induction of new officers for the 2019-2020 school year at its August meeting.
Nine students from Pointe Coupee Parish schools took part in the Louisiana Boy’s and Girl’s State programs from June 23-28 at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.
St. Peters Baptist Church, 408 Texas St. Mid-day Bible Study, every Wednesday at noon. Rev. Elloitt Harton, Jr., pastor.
Catholic Elementary of Pointe Coupee’s kindergarten class is going to space. Well, their dreams are.
Cyrah Parker, a junior at Livonia High School, was elected state president of Jobs for America’s Graduates Louisiana (JAG-LA).
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howard Gandy are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Anna Magee Gandy, to John Lane Ewing, Jr, son of Mrs. Jeanne Noelie Grezaffi and Mr. John Lane Ewing, Sr.
The City of New Roads will once again present its three-day shopping extravaganza event, “Holiday Market at the Mill,” on Nov. 22-24 at the historic cotton mill at 311 Mill St.
The Morganza Cultural District is kicking off the holidays with its Second Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Basket Giveaway, which concludes Nov. 24.
The Pelican Chamber Music Series presented its second concert with the Alexander-Soares Duo on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Julien Poydras Museum and Art Center.
The descendants of Marcelan Etienne Sr., Mary Noel Etienne and Alexcear Will Etienne, as well as John Ridgley Sr., and Annie Harris Ridgley gathered in West Palm Beach, Fla., to celebrate family unity from July 12-14.
The City of New Roads will once again present its three-day shopping extravaganza event, “Holiday Market at the Mill,” on Nov. 22-24 at the historic cotton mill at 311 Mill St.
The Great River Run is an expedition connecting the voices of the Mississippi River region through shared movement and listening.
Rougon Elementary announced its October Students of the Month. Front row from left are Jalayia Lee, French Immersion; Jax Roy, Pre-K; Larry Hebert, third grade; William Tunstall, second grade; Kelly Moreno, first grade; and Gabrielle Bush, kindergarten. Back row: Tyler Howard, fourth Grade; …
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The Southeast District Meeting of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International of key women teachers was held Oct. 26 in New Roads at St. Mary of False River Church Hall.
The 2019 Homecoming Court for False River Academy will be presented on Friday, Nov. 15, during the halftime of the homecoming basketball game.
Pointe Coupee Parish’s commodities of sugar and pecans were put to use at the 4-H Sugar & Pecan Cookery Contest held Oct. 19 at The Julien Poydras Museum.
Taking part in The Spooky Poem Showcase hosted by the Drama Club of Catholic Elementary of Pointe Coupee, were bottom row from left, Sabrina Elliott, Isabella David, Elizabeth Armand, Trayson Smith, Olivia Pourciau and Rilee Chapman. Top row: Brooke Andre, Amelia Chauvin, Isabella Yates, Oli…
The lucky horseshoe charms were in their pockets when the residents of Lakeview Manor Nursing Home took a trip to the Paragon Casino in Marksville recently.
Livonia High School’s Homecoming Court was presented Friday, Oct. 11, during the homecoming pep rally held that morning at the Stem Magnet Academy and in the afternoon at the Livonia High campus.
“Honor your parents all the days of your life. Children, respect your bloodline, keep a vision; you cannot have medicine without God. Read your bible, Christian music and God in your house. Pray when you take your medicine. Thank God everyday you open your eyes and see yourself healed.”
Visitors from all over the parish and beyond race to get a taste of the new historical sugarcane exhibit held in the Pointe Coupee Museum. But the thrill of the adventure won’t last long. This sweet exhibit will commence at the end of this year in December. During this excursion visitors wil…
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St. Peters Baptist Church, 408 Texas St. Summer Mid-day Bible Study, every Wednesday at noon. Rev. Elloitt Harton, Jr., pastor.
Residents of Maison Pointe Coupee Apartments attending a lecture on Stroke Prevention given by Stacy Allen of PCGH Physical Therapy
Variety will mark the theme of the 2019 False River Harvest Festival, which rolls into gear Friday through Sunday in downtown New Roads, according to New Roads Mayor Cornell Dukes.
Have you found your recipe(s) for the 4-H Sugar & Pecan Cookery Contest yet? Well, if you haven’t, you still have time to find the perfect sugar and/or pecan recipe! On Saturday, October 19, the 4-H Sugar & Pecan Cookery Contest will be held at The Julien Poydras Museum in New Roads…
On Friday, September 27th Ms. Kim Neal, art instructor at the STEM Magnet Academy, received a check for $2,500 from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation. Ms. Neal wrote an arts grant for her classes at the STEM Magnet Academy. Schools from throughout Louisiana were eligibl…
Livonia High School is pleased to announce the members of this year’s Homecoming Court. These eleven seniors were elected to the court by fellow classmates of the Class of 2020. The young ladies will be presented during the Homecoming Pep Rally held on the Stem Magnet Academy campus on Fri…
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Pictured is the 2019 Catholic High School-Pointe Coupee homecoming court, which was presented Sept. 18. Members of the court are, from left: Makenzi Vielee, Kamryn Newchurch, Ryley Hopkins, Lauren Lemoine, Sa’Mya Harlaux, Ashlyn Pinsonat, Jenna Guidry, Kaitlyn Dugas, Maecie Vince, Morgan LeB…
BRCC New Roads has partnered with the BRCC Libraries to bring a Free Little Library to the New Roads site at 605 Hospital Road. The Little Free Library is an organization that works with individuals, schools, libraries, and others to help inspire reading, build a sense of community, and enc…
232 years ago today the constitution was signed. In recognition of that mark in our country’s history two representatives from the Alexander Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution out of St. Franscisville, Mary Ellen Duhon and Patsy Langlois, set out on a mission to cel…
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, Lakeview Manor Nursing Home celebrated Safari Day. Our day began with the residents and staff all dressed in Safari attire and ready for the show. Most of the staff participated as well. We had a special visit from the Baton Rouge Wildlife on Wheels with litt…
Miss Caroline Grace-Margaret Canezaro and Mr. Rene’ Michael Thibodeaux II were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on the evening of Friday, September 06, 2019 at Saint Mary Catholic Church of False River in New Roads. The Reverend Mike Schatzle officiated the Nuptial Mass.
Many citizens of the Village of Morganza sat atop the railroad track that parallels La. Hwy 1, awaiting the arrival of a film crew and movie stars one morning in 1969.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howard Gandy are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Magee, to Mr. John Lane Ewing, Jr, son of Mrs. Jeanne Noelie Grezaffi and Mr. John Lane Ewing, Sr., both of New Roads, Louisiana. The wedding will be held November 15, 2019 in New Orleans.
Charles and Patsy Russo renewed their vows to commemorate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 31 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Mike Schatzle officiated the ceremony.
