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.
The Kiwanis Club of Pointe Coupee announced the winners of its annual educational awards competition for Pointe Coupee Parish teachers.
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.
Personal Bibles for the sixth-grade class were blessed and ready to be studied at Catholic Elementary of Pointe Coupee.
Under a November sky with stars out and flags flying, Livonia High School honored local veterans and active service members at its Nov. 5 football game.
The Krewe of Romany honored its new members at its fall party Oct. 17 at the Louisiana Culinary Arts Institute. From left are 2021 ball captain Maria Rowland with new members Toni Arrington, Joy LaFleur, Amanda Benoit, Kim Sangari, Christan Crawford, Connie Bolen, Lexi Hunter, Jolie Bourgeoi…
A crowd of 30 enjoyed classical music presented by violinist James Alexander, cellist Dennis Parker and pianist Albina Khaliapova on Oct. 25 in the first concert of the Pelican Chamber Music concert series for 2020-2021.
False River Academy Principal Linda D’Amico has announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year.
The Pointe Coupee Historical Society will host its annual meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Poydras Auditorium, Poydras Museum & Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads.
A total of 14 early-childhood teachers celebrated the completion of the Early Childhood Ancillary course on Aug. 13.
The False River Country Club (FRCC) has withstood the test of time, and a recent overhaul of the golf course has renewed optimism that the only local course this parish has ever known, can continue to survive and even thrive. Some key people have undertaken the task to make this happen. An…
Advanced Enrichment students in the third through sixth grade at Catholic Elementary of Pointe Coupee participated in the Candy Corn Tower Challenge.
False River Academy will present its 2020 Homecoming Court on Wednesday, Nov. 4, during halftime of the homecoming game against Livonia.
New fall plantings have been installed at the Miss Adele Robillard Memorial Garden around the Julien Poydras memorial.
Ten seniors have been elected to the Homecoming Court by fellow classmates of Livonia High School’s Class of 2021. The young ladies will be presented during the homecoming pep rally on Thursday, Oct. 29. The pep rally will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Stem Magnet Academy campus and at 1:30…
The Kiwanis Club of Pointe Coupee has announced the start of its annual awards competition for Pointe Coupee Parish teachers.
With the first nine weeks completed, students enrolled in welding courses at Livonia High School are putting their plans to work.
Catholic of Pointe Coupee has added a course to its high school curriculum. Offered as an LSU dual-enrollment class, students have the opportunity to take an introduction to engineering class.
The Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee 2020 Homecoming Court will be presented and the queen announced in a ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 22. The court will be recognized at the homecoming football game against Sacred Heart on Friday, Oct. 23. Members of the court, seated from left, are Kale…
Bessie and Glenn Stockton will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in two weeks, although a celebration with family and friends will come later.
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Pointe Coupee Parish 4-H is accepting new 4-H members from 4th through 12th grade for this school year.
Stafford Chenevert shared historical information about the 106-year-old Mothers’ Culture Club with its members at the club’s meeting on Friday, Aug. 21.
A Louisiana independent filmmaker used a dilapidated New Roads shopping center to carve a piece of history.
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed a notice of intent that will allow persons requiring a basic hunting license 16 and older to earn their hunter education certification completely online during its monthly meeting June 4.
A new minister is coming to the Island side.
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux presents a $500 collegiate scholarship to Luke Major, a 2020 graduate of the STEM Magnet Academy. Luke, the son of Jim and Cheri Major of Oscar, finsihed with a 4..0 GPA. Thibodeaux presented the scholarship on behalf of the Louisiana Sheriff’s As…
The City of New Roads hopes the third time will be the charm for its scheduling of a popular annual event.
When Aaron Williams sought to promote his first film, he thought a tour of churches to show the trailer for the Christian romantic comedy would bring people to theaters.
Arianna Hammond has been named a Rousseve Scholar for the 2020-21 academic year at Xavier University of Louisiana, according to the university.
The City of New Roads hopes the third time will be the charm for its scheduling of a popular annual event.
Three events the Arts Council of Pointe Coupee planned for August have been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Bayou Tri Parish Alumni Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation has announced the recipients of its inaugural scholarships for the fall 2020 semester.
A Pointe Coupee Parish student is among 31 high school students named to the 2020-21 Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
Three events the Arts Council of Pointe Coupee planned for August have been canceled due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Pointe Coupee Historical Society has a new slate of officers for the 2020-2021 year, approved at the Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, July 21.
Fern Rougon Lorio celebrated her 100th birthday. Her family said she wished she could be on beautiful False River having a cocktail and watching the sun set with family and friends.
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Pointe Coupee Dance Academy will present its 21st annual recital, “Dancing with the Stars” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the William H. Scott Civic Center.
The following deadlines apply to the Nov. 3 election.
M onths of questions on how an official school year will come will be answered in less than two weeks when students return to class in Pointe Coupee Parish. Or perhaps, they won’t.
Candidates have been campaigning since, well, since the end of the last election. Whenever and for whatever office that involved.
Art and photography entries are being accepted for the 11th Annual Petite Gallerie, a miniature exhibition to be presented by the Arts Council of Pointe Coupee in August.
Never mention odds or statistics to Leon Dixon. He has spent his life defying them.
The Pointe Coupee Banner readers might be able to help Carole Gloger get some information about this photo. It is the R&J Butcher Shop in New Roads. When the photo was taken and who is in the photo are unknown. If you know anything about the business or who ran it, let Gloger know at cgl…
Just like a boat ride along unchartered waters, Donnie LeJeune never imagined the direction an online purchase would take him.
A group of new officers for the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International were installed for the 2021 biennium.
A project by Anna Jean Eaves and Elise Doucet, of Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, will represent Louisiana as its Outstanding Affiliate Entry on the national level of the History Day Competition. Their Junior Group Exhibit was titled, “The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott of 1953." Students had to co…
Candles just don’t do it when you celebrate your 92nd birthday. Richard Ducote did it in miles.
